THE NATIVES. 
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1 shall now proceed to give an account of the 
appearance, habits, mode of life, means of subsist- 
ance, social relations, government, ceremonies, super- 
stitions, numbers, languages, &c. &c. of the natives 
of Australia, so as to afford some insight into the 
character and circumstances of this peculiar race, 
to exhibit the means hitherto adopted for, and the 
progress made in attempting, their civilization, and 
to shew the effects produced upon them by a contact 
with Europeans. 
by the introduction of means for their civilization on a scale much 
more comprehensive and effectual than any yet adopted.” — 
Leading Article in South Australian Register, 1st August, 1840. 
