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Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown. Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown. Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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Old Australian and his 'Gin': This evocative photograph, titled 'Old Australian and his "Gin": Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland' was published in Henry Walter Bates' Illustrated Travels in the late 1870s. The image, of uncertain origin, offers a glimpse into the complex realities of life in colonial Queensland, Australia during the 1870s. The photograph depicts an elderly Aboriginal man, dressed in tattered clothing, sitting on a makeshift stool, cradling a glass in one hand and looking intently at a young Aboriginal woman, who stands beside him. She is dressed in a simple shift, her hair unbound and flowing around her shoulders. The scene is set in a rustic bush setting, with a crude shelter in the background. The term "gin" was a derogatory term used by Europeans to refer to Aboriginal women who had relationships with white men. The image, therefore, raises questions about the nature of this relationship and the power dynamics at play. Was it a consensual union, or was the woman coerced into it? Was the man an abusive husband, or was he a loving partner? The photograph also highlights the stark contrasts between the lives of the Aboriginal people and the European settlers. The man's poverty is evident in his tattered clothing and the makeshift shelter, while the woman's appearance suggests that she may have been subjected to the hardships of colonial life. Despite the unanswered questions, the photograph offers a poignant reminder of the complexities of life in colonial Queensland and the challenges faced by the Indigenous population. It is a powerful reminder of the need to acknowledge and respect the histories and experiences of Indigenous peoples, and to challenge the harmful stereotypes and biases that continue to persist.
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