Black diamonds : the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame
Tatz, ColinUUUU
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A history of the 129 indigenous Australians who comprise the first Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame. Representing 25 sports, from athletics & Aussie rules to tennis & woodchopping. Their achievements are part of Australia's sporting history.
Main title:
Black diamonds : the Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame / by Colin Tatz and Paul Tatz
Author:
Imprint:
St Leonards NSW Allen & Unwin
Collation:
128 p. plates; illustrations
Contents:
Map of place names - Acknowledgements - Abbreviations - Words, numbers, times - The legacy - Questions - Inside history, outside history - Such is the kingdom - It wasn't cricket - The spiked-shoe business - The terrible sport - Black marks - Black and blue and maroon - Ellas and others - Singular sports - High hurdles - Sport and survival - The sport of racism - Aboriginal and Island sports hall of fame - Endnotes - Bibliography - Glossary and team name abbreviations - Index of Aboriginal achievers by sport(s) - General index
ISBN:
1864480653 (pbk)
Dewey class:
Q796.0899
Local class:
796.0899
Language:
English
Subject:
Aboriginal Australians sports playersTorres Strait Islander sports playersAboriginal Australians in sports -- HistoryAboriginal Australians sports players -- DictionariesAboriginal Australians sports players -- PortraitsTorres Strait Islander sports players -- DictionariesTorres Strait Islander sports players -- PortraitsAboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of FameAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders -- Sports -- HistoryIndigenous peoples -- Sports -- History
BRN:
131232
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Penrith Gallery | 796.0899 | LE (Set: 06 Feb 2016)Not for loan (Set: 06 Feb 2016) |
| Penrith | Penrith Gallery | 796.0899 | LE (Set: 06 Feb 2016)Not for loan (Set: 06 Feb 2016) |