Black Nellie - By Sara Shand
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An article about 'Black Nellie', who visited Sara Shand in January 1886. Sara gives information about some of her talks with Nellie; gives the aboriginal names for Nellie and Penrith; and tells of Nellie's description of her first meeting with white people. Nellie also took a young half-caste relative, Angelina, to visit Sara. The article gives various conversations and comments on characteristics of Nellie - her drinking; her moving from living with Mrs Cork to living with Mrs Shand; Nellie reciting a chorus about Mr McCarthy; and telling of places she had previously lived in the area; also of receiving a proposal of marriage from 'Black Jack'; and having Mrs Price offer to provide a box for her when she died. This story was drawn from conversations with Nellie while Sara painted a picture of her.
Main title:
Imprint:
Nepean Times 18 July 1914 page 3
Source:
Nepean (microfilm) Nepean Times, 18 July 1914, page 3
Contents:
Aborigines - Black Nellie - Queen Nellie - Na Daang - Nah Doongh - Angelina - Reminiscences - Painting of Nellie - Aboriginal History - Mr Merz - Mrs Price - Burke - Dr Shand - Black Jack of Springwood - Penrith Name - Mrs Cork - Penrith History
Dewey class:
NEPEAN (Microfilm)
Language:
English
BRN:
142609