Recognising aboriginal women in NT buffalo history<»

Aboriginal people, but particularly women, were absolutely integral to the industry's success. Without them it just wouldn't have been possible. New research at The Australian National University (ANU) will explore the history of the Northern Territory's (NT) buffalo-shooting industry and the particular role of Aboriginal women in the industry. Charlotte Feakins, a PhD candidate with the ANU School of Culture, History and Language, said Aboriginal people were crucial to the industry which thrived from the late 19th century to mid-20th century, but they were largely ignored in the official and popular histories. "Newspaper articles and popular histories described the romantic, nomadic life of the white buffalo hunters, popularising their bush-legend status. However, this has led to an overtly biased account of the past," Ms Feakins said. "Aboriginal people, but particularly women, were absolutely integral to the industry's success.
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