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Frank Heimans
Margaret Mead and Samoa
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11 editions published between 1988 and 1989 in English and held by 188 libraries worldwide Presents new evidence in the controversy generated among anthropologists by Derek Freeman's refutation of Margaret Mead's Coming of age in Samoa.
The 11 powers
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5 editions published between 1979 and 1981 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide Documentary on the celebration of Eka Dasa Rudra, or the Festival of Eleven Powers, a major Balinese religious event intended to cleanse the earth of evil and restore balance to the universe. The program depicts the many preparatory rituals leading to the main ceremony, on this occasion held on the last day of the Balinese century. Among them are a procession to the sea with effigies of the dead ; the conveyance of holy water from various springs to Denpasar, the capital of Bali ; a procession bearing statues of the gods to the sea for purification and back to their specially constructed shrines in Besakih ; sacrifices to the five elements, the most important of which takes place on the volcano Gunung Agung ; animal sacrifices and the final ritual at Besakih. Dancers, singers, and actors are occasionally glimpsed as part of the rituals.
Margaret Mead and Samoa
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Examines both sides of the controversy surrounding Margaret Mead's anthropological classic, "Coming of age in Samoa", with particular reference to the work of Derek Freeman.
Shadow sister a film biography of Australian Aboriginal poet Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal), M.B.E
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1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Shows Aboriginal poet Kath Walker living on Stradbroke Island and discusses her contribution to the Aboriginal civil rights movement, her views on Aboriginal culture today and her involvement with poetry.
Lois O'Donoghue indigenous leader
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2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Lois O'Donoghue discusses her life and her work as an administrator in aboriginal affairs.
Ruby Langford Ginibi
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Australian writer Ruby Langford Ginibi talks about her life and family and her writing.
Faith Bandler civil rights activist
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide An interview with Australian Aboriginal civil rights activist Faith Bandler. She discusses her life and work.
The occult experience
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Overview of witchcraft, Satanic, and other occult practices around the world.
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Rosalie Kunoth-Monks talks about her role in the in the motion picture "Jedda" and her subsequent career as an aboriginal activist, politician and director of Legal Aid, N.T.
Nancy Cato born 1917 : author
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide An interview with the Australian author Nancy Cato about her life and work.
The elusive geisha
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3 editions published between 1975 and 1976 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Documentary program describes the daily life of the geishas in Japan, their restricted life style, and the rituals of the teahouse. In Kyoto the geisha tradions are kept more strictly than in Tokyo.
Nu Gini bisnis
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2 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide An exhibition of New Guinea native arts and crafts in the Sydney 3rd International Trade Fair provides an opportunity to examine the industrial potential of the country.
Freda Brown political activist and women's leader
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Freda Brown talks about her life-long commitment to Communism, from growing up in the Depression through to being elected president of the Women's International Democratic Federation in 1975.
Nancy Cato author
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide An interview with the Australian author Nancy Cato about her life and work.
Veronica Brady born 1929 : nun, university lecturer W.A
by Veronica Brady
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Veronica Brady discusses her life and her work as a nun, a writer and an academic.
Dame Roma Mitchell born 1913 : lawyer
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide An interview with Judge Roma Mitchell, first woman QC in Australia, 1962; first woman judge of the Supreme Court, 1965; Chairman Human Rights Commission, 1981; Chancellor, University of Adelaide, 1983; Governor of South Australia, 1991. She discusses her life and work.
James McClelland born Melbourne 1915 lawyer, judge, politician & columnist
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide "Diamond Jim" McClelland discusses his life and his career in law and politics.
Australia dances a film
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Reflects the history and renaissance of Australian dance, featuring Australia's leading dance companies. Shows examples from tribal Aborigines to contemporary, folk, social and classical forms.
Dame Margaret Scott
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide An interview with Dame Margaret Scott, founding director of the Australian Ballet School. She talks about her childhood in South Africa, her years in London with the Sadler's Wells and Ballet Rambert companies, and her friendship with choreographer John Cranko. After a back injury ended her dancing career, she began working in ballet administration. She discusses her marriage and family, and her years at the Australian Ballet School.
The eleven powers (Bali)
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1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 1 library worldwide This film records the most spectacular sacred ceremony of the Balinese people. The Eka Dasa Rudra, or Festival of the 11 Powers, was held by order of the high priests to restore the balance between good and evil in the universe. The entire Balinese population of two million participated. In Bali, religion governs all aspects of life. A complex synthesis of Buddhism, animism, Sivaism and Hinduism, its rituals go back to the dawn of time. The film captures the sight and sound of this richly textured event. more
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Aboriginal Australians Aboriginal Australians--Civil rights Aboriginal Australians--Government relations Aboriginal Australians--Social conditions Adolescence Australia Authors, Australian Balinese (Indonesian people)--Rites and ceremonies Ballet--Study and teaching Bandler, Faith Biography Civil rights workers Coming of age in Samoa (Mead, Margaret) Documentary films Documentary television programs Ethnographic films Ethnology Ethnology--Research Feature films Freeman, Derek Geishas Hinduism Indonesia--Bali (Province) Indonesia--Bali Island Interviews Japan Japan--Tokyo Lawyers Manners and customs Margaret Mead and Samoa (Freeman, Derek) Mead, Margaret,--1901-1978 Motion picture actors and actresses New South Wales Occultism Oodgeroo Noonuccal,--1920-1993 Poets, Australian Political activists Political science Politicians Race discrimination Religion Rites and ceremonies Samoa Samoan Islands Samoans--Psychology Scott, Margaret,--Dame Torres Strait Islanders--Civil rights Women authors, Australian Women communists Women novelists, Australian
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