Only corroborees that were recorded can be represented, such that these are often those witnessed by and/or performed for colonists and other audiences. Their distribution therefor reflects colonial presence rather than the distribution of corroborees.
Several white folk strolled up to watch the antics of an Aboriginal corroboree. One of the sable warriors demanded a shilling per head from the visitors.
Sources
ID
tb292
Source
Richmond River News, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62141792, 1884-01-12, "Richmond River News, Clarence and Richmond Examiner, 12 January 1884, 8"
Extended Data
note
event_number
ausstage:Events:118475
dates_estimated
yes
description_source
genres
Corroboree|Indigenous|Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced|Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created