Exploring intercultural relations in the period of pastoral expansion, John White says that working relationships based on reciprocity enabled Aboriginal people to factor settlers into their seasonal movements and carve out a niche in the settler economy.

Before the mission station: The incorporation of settlers into a seasonal economy

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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Before the mission station: The incorporation of settlers into a seasonal economy

Before the mission station: The incorporation of settlers into a seasonal economy

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