Neonatal Tetanus in a Northern Territory Aboriginal Child

Blake, Gerald

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb135260.x

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“…In studies of Australian indigenous astronomy (e.g., Haynes 2000), indigenous land management (e.g., Prober et al 2011) and ethnobotany (e.g., Blake et al 1998;Latz 1995;Yunupingu et al 1994), one can also encounter examples of indicator events, such as the seven sisters constellation as a sign of approaching winter or the appearance of the morning star in the eastern horizon as a signal to conclude night-time ceremonial activity. While studies from various disciplines (astronomy, meteorology, ethnobotany, etc.)…”

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The Spotted Nightjar Calls When Dingo Pups Are Born: Ecological and Social Indicators In Central Australia

Turpin¹,

Ross²,

Dobson³

et al. 2013

Journal of Ethnobiology

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Across cultures there are known signs that signal the availability of certain foods, predict the weather or warn people of impending events. In Central Australia the call of the spotted nightjar (Eurostopodus argus) signals the time when dingo pups are born. This article identifies indicator events known by speakers of the Arandic languages in Central Australia. Indicator events can be described as the presence or behavior of a particular species or phenomenon that signals some other species or phenomenon. Arandic people group these into five broad domains: indicators of food, water, weather, danger and news (e.g., an imminent visitor). A diverse range of ecological, meteorological and human (bodily) phenomena serve as indicators, with birds being the most prevalent. This study explores the basis of indicator events, finding both an ecological and cultural basis for many signs. It also draws attention to the significance of the indicator relationship in terms of how people make sense of co-occurring events around them. We also consider some implications for natural resource management and phenology.

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The Spotted Nightjar Calls When Dingo Pups Are Born: Ecological and Social Indicators In Central Australia

Turpin¹,

Ross²,

Dobson³

et al. 2013

Journal of Ethnobiology

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“…Some specific examples identifiable to species are listed here, with more extensive records presented in Table 1. Erythrophleum pubescens has been used to make boomerangs and ceremonial clap-sticks in the north Kimberley (Karadada et al 2011) and also harpoon points and axe handles on the Cobourg Peninsula (Blake et al 1998). It is interesting to note that the wood is of sufficient density that it was historically used to make flat fighting swords by the Alawa people, from south-east of Katherine in the Northern Territory (Wightman et al 1991).…”

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“…In Australia, Erythrophleum bark produces a red dye, the extruded gum contains a tanning agent and can be eaten raw and a resin from the roots has been used to affix spearheads to shafts and pegs to spear throwers (Blake et al 1998;Clarke 2007;Beasley 2009). A gum from the roots of young E. pubescens plants has also been used to affix spear and axe heads (Powell et al 2013); a gum from saplings being used as a poison; and leaves being used in cleansing ceremonies on Groote Eylandt .…”

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“…Smoke from burning bark can cause female sterility, whereas burning leaves repel mosquitos and sandflies (Beasley 2009). Smoke from burning leaves is also used in cleansing ceremonies (Blake et al 1998;Clarke 2007). Crushed bark is effective as a fish poison and in African species; crushed seeds have been used to poison arrows (Lewis et al 2005).…”

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“…Consequently, only the ITS1 dataset was used for phylogenetic analyses. The high failure rate using standard primers could be due to the concentration of tannins, terpenoids and alkaloids in the leaves (Bisby et al 1994;Blake et al 1998), which are known inhibitors of PCR amplification (Katterman and Shattuck 1983).…”

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Taxonomic revision of Australian Erythrophleum (Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae) including description of two new species

Barrett,

Barrett

2023

Aust. Syst. Bot.

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The genus Erythrophleum Afzel ex R.Br. is revised for Australia and three species are recognised, all previously included in E. chlorostachys (F.Muell.) Baill. Erythrophleum arenarium R.L.Barrett & M.D.Barrett is described as a new species to accommodate populations from desert sands of the Great Sandy Desert and Dampier Botanical Districts in north-western Australia, parapatric to the remaining species. Erythrophleum pubescens R.L.Barrett & M.D.Barrett is described as a new species spanning tropical Australia, and is sympatric with E. chlorostachys sensu stricto in the Northern Territory and adjacent areas of Western Australia and Queensland. Morphological examination has shown these three taxa to be consistently distinct across their respective ranges. Analyses of the nuclear ribosomal ITS1 region recovered three well-supported clades corresponding to the three morphologically defined species, and ITS1 has utility as a marker to separate sterile specimens. Erythrophleum pubescens is widespread in the Australian Monsoon Tropics, from the coast of Western Australia, near Derby, to Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. Erythrophleum chlorostachys is also widespread, from the eastern Kimberley Region, in Western Australia, to the Gulf of Carpentaria, in northern Queensland. A lectotype is chosen for Laboucheria chlorostachya F.Muell. Full descriptions, illustrations of key features and identification keys are provided for the three Australian species. A summary of the significant utilisation of Erythrophleum species is presented.

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Diseases Among Australian Aborigines

Green¹

1994

Global Dermatology

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Neonatal Tetanus in a Northern Territory Aboriginal Child

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The Spotted Nightjar Calls When Dingo Pups Are Born: Ecological and Social Indicators In Central Australia

The Spotted Nightjar Calls When Dingo Pups Are Born: Ecological and Social Indicators In Central Australia

Taxonomic revision of Australian <i>Erythrophleum</i> (Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae) including description of two new species

Diseases Among Australian Aborigines

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