This book traces the history of Aboriginal people in Sydney, with a particular focus on the 19th century.

Paul Irish, Hidden in Plain View, (NewSouth Publishing, 2017)

Missionary societies from the United Kingdom established missions in NSW. Each mission operated independently. The living conditions on each mission depended on the people in charge. Aboriginal people went to missions by choice and by necessity. The NSW Government’s role was limited to granting land, funding, and distributing resources.

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Paul Irish, Hidden in Plain View, (NewSouth Publishing, 2017)

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