What other resources might be useful?
Library resources on the history of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Try particularly:
- Bill Mollison’s books on Tasmanian Aboriginal genealogy (though note they are dated and sometimes based on anecdotal evidence)
- The Briggs family history report by Helen Anderson
- Books by Lyndall Ryan especially Tasmanian Aborigines : a history since 1803 (2012)
- Studies in the history of Aboriginal Tasmania series
- Indigenous Rights Edited by Justin Healey (2014)
- Recognising Aboriginal title : the Mabo case and indigenous resistance to English-settler colonialism by Peter H. Russell (2006)
- The original Australians : story of the Aboriginal people by Josephine Flood (2006)
There are very few records from before 1824. For this period, try:
- published sources such as the books by Dr Brian Plomley
- early newspapers will also provide some information.
For records post 1824: the Colonial Secretary’s Office later Chief Secretary’s Department. The earlier records of the Premiers Office can be useful.