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Appendix (p.[223]-243) contains a short essay on the Aborigines of Australia; Theories of origin; Comparison with Papuans; Degrading practices; Reprisals by settler; Religious beliefs; Catholic missions at Palmerston, Daly River, Brisbane, Derby, New Norcia, Burragorang; Other denominational missions; Government policy.