ABSTRACT

This paper examines Aboriginal connections to pastoral properties on the western central Murray River, with a focus on Calperum and Chowilla Stations. Station histories are presented, oral histories are explored and archaeological sites and material culture from the period are considered. The range of histories, interactions and “zones of encounter” are then compared to relevant interpretive models in order to highlight some of the myriad complexities relating to invasion, colonisation and pastoralism. In particular, we explore a range of themes, including conflict/violence, place names, traditional activities, rations, labour and more to demonstrate Aboriginal engagements and connection to Country throughout the pastoral era, even during times of significant duress – bringing to the fore otherwise “anonymised”, “hidden” and “contested” narratives. This research was undertaken in collaboration with the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC).

摘要

本文研究了土著与墨累河中西部牧区的联系，重点是 Calperum 和 Chowilla 站。介绍车站历史，探索口述历史，并考虑该时期的考古遗址和物质文化。然后将历史、互动和“遭遇区”的范围与相关的解释模型进行比较，以突出与入侵、殖民化和畜牧业相关的无数复杂性中的一些。特别是，我们探索了一系列主题，包括冲突/暴力、地名、传统活动、口粮、劳动力等，以展示整个牧区时代的土著参与和与国家的联系，即使是在重大胁迫时期 - 突出否则“匿名”、“隐藏”和“有争议”的叙述。