CHAPTER V

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First Shyness of Natives natural--Their perplexity between European Customs and their own--Health and Longevity--Old Age--Funereal Rites--Belief in Sorcery--The _Boyl-yas_--Various modes of Interment--Tombs--Riches of a Native--Bodily Excellences--Secrecy-- Quickness of Sight, &c.--Kaiber and the Watch--The _Warran_ Ground-- Various Superstitions--Mischief of bad Example, for which the British nation is responsible--The Church, the right Instrument, and the only one that will be found successful, for civilising the Australian Tribes, if they are ever to be civilised.

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