Wallis, Lynley A. and Davidson, Iain and Burke, Heather and Mitchell, Scott and Barker, Bryce 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6008-6411 and Hatte, Elizabeth and Cole, Nolene and Lowe, Kelsey M.
(2017)
Aboriginal stone huts along the Georgina River, southwest Queensland.
Queensland Archaeological Research, 20.
ISSN 0814-3021
Abstract
This paper reports on the recording of previously unpublished Aboriginal stone hut structures in southwestern Queensland. Located along a tributary of the Georgina River, these 17 structures are typical of the region, being generally circular in plan view, with an average diameter of 5m and a 1m-wide opening consistently positioned to afford protection from prevailing winds. Evidence suggests these structures were roofed with vegetation and, while they pre-date the contact period, appear alsoto have been used into at least the late 1800s. Artefacts associated with them include stone flakes, cores and edge-ground axefragments, freshwater mussel shells, rifle cartridge cases, fragments of glass, and metal objects. A comparison of these stonehut structures is made with similar features from elsewhere in Australia, demonstrating that there was a widespread but consistent use of stone for construction. This short report contributes to an increasing awareness of, and literature about, built structures in traditional Aboriginal societies.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | c. 2017 James Cook University. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts - School of Arts and Communication (1 Jul 2013 - 28 Feb 2019) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts - School of Arts and Communication (1 Jul 2013 - 28 Feb 2019) |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Mar 2020 06:22 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Mar 2020 05:05 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Indigenous stone huts |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 21 History and Archaeology > 2101 Archaeology > 210101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Archaeology |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4501 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language and history > 450101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archaeology |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9505 Understanding Past Societies > 950503 Understanding Australia's Past |
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| Identification Number or DOI: | doi:10.25120/qar.20.2017 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/37808 |
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