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Indigenous Australians are the first human inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands. The term includes both the Torres Strait Islanders and the Aborigines. The latter term is usually used to refer to those who live in mainland Australia, Tasmania and other adjacent islands (although Tiwi Islanders have sometimes said they prefer to be known as such rather than as Aboriginal people). The
Torres Strait Islanders are the indigenous Australians who live in the Torres Strait Islands between Australia and New Guinea. They differ from the Aboriginal people in that they possess distinct facial variations, have different customs and culture. They are generally considered to be a distinct ethnic group preferring to be known as Torres Strait Islanders rather than as Aboriginal people.
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Australian Legendary Tales
Folk-Lore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies
The Euahlayi Tribe, A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia
A contribution to the study of the manners, customs, beliefs, and legends of the Aborigines of Australia.
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