Tom Petrie (1831-1910), explorer and grazier, arrived in the then convict settlement of Moreton Bay in 1837. His reminiscences of what was to become the colony of Queensland were recorded by his daughter, Constance, in 1904. The book includes a fascinating record the life and customs of the aboriginal population, whose dialect he spoke and in whose activities he was invited to participate. (barbara2)
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[*]Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Thomas Petrie) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Petrie
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[*]Original publication date (if known): 1904
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annise wrote: ↑September 4th, 2018, 2:53 am
You are missing a big chunk of the template at the top Anne
Oh, thank you so much Anne. Please check out my latest effort.
I have never been a BC for a group read so I'll need all the help I can get (and I would be thrilled if somebody else could BC it). I would like to read the first section to get the project going and I welcome any queries about pronunciation of all those aboriginal place names - I live in the Moreton Bay area.
Are the 3 part file names OK? The book is in two parts.
annise wrote: ↑September 4th, 2018, 5:31 am
It's not the easiest text to set up the MW, and I really am full up, but I'll MC it and try to guide you through the setup
Anne
Thanks Anne. I've got the sections ready to enter. But now I need some zzzzzzzzes
I having trouble contacting the database and I need to go to bed soon
as I see the book there are 2 parts , with identical chapter numbers so you'll have to use in the title field in the MW
Part 1 Chapter I
Part 1 Chapter II
etc.
Part 2 Chapter I
etc
or some clear abbreviation if you prefer
I'd encourage thread conversation to always refer to section number - we've had too many books when people read the wrong chapter X
I'll have to finish this in the morning , still can't contact the database
annise wrote: ↑September 4th, 2018, 2:53 am
You are missing a big chunk of the template at the top Anne
Oh, thank you so much Anne. Please check out my latest effort.
I have never been a BC for a group read so I'll need all the help I can get (and I would be thrilled if somebody else could BC it). I would like to read the first section to get the project going and I welcome any queries about pronunciation of all those aboriginal place names - I live in the Moreton Bay area.
Are the 3 part file names OK? The book is in two parts.
Best,
Barbara
Hi, Barbara!
This is an interesting and important text. I hope that it draws attention, especially from our Aussie readers.
I think you'll do fine as a BC, and Annise has given you some good guidance. I've done a number of BC projects, and would be glad to help out. I wouldn't mind being BC for you, but I think you are up to the challenge! I'd offer to be DPL, but my listening schedule is pretty full right now. But, I'll keep this on my watch list and help out if I can.
annise wrote: ↑September 4th, 2018, 5:55 am
I having trouble contacting the database and I need to go to bed soon
as I see the book there are 2 parts , with identical chapter numbers so you'll have to use in the title field in the MW
Part 1 Chapter I
Part 1 Chapter II
etc.
Part 2 Chapter I
etc
or some clear abbreviation if you prefer
I'd encourage thread conversation to always refer to section number - we've had too many books when people read the wrong chapter X
I'll have to finish this in the morning , still can't contact the database
Very sensible. Thank you, Anne. I'm on top of that part of the project now.
Hi, Barbara!
This is an interesting and important text. I hope that it draws attention, especially from our Aussie readers.
I think you'll do fine as a BC, and Annise has given you some good guidance. I've done a number of BC projects, and would be glad to help out. I wouldn't mind being BC for you, but I think you are up to the challenge! I'd offer to be DPL, but my listening schedule is pretty full right now. But, I'll keep this on my watch list and help out if I can.
Very encouraging, Larry. It's nice to know I have backup if I need it.
Back again. Welcome Cheryl
Larry - I think she will manage - Cheryl and I can help if needed and I'm hoping we'll attract any readers who are interested in the problems of culture clashes and the different ways members of both sides react to them
Barbara -- I notice there are errata on page 29 , and a couple of them seem quite important. You can't assume all readers will read them but I think the first 2 are important especially the second one. I can only suggest that you either read them yourself or use the notes field for the section to explain the incorrect paragraph placement
annise wrote: ↑September 4th, 2018, 6:42 pm
Barbara -- I notice there are errata on page 29 , and a couple of them seem quite important. You can't assume all readers will read them but I think the first 2 are important especially the second one. I can only suggest that you either read them yourself or use the notes field for the section to explain the incorrect paragraph placement
Thanks Anne. I have given myself the sections to which they refer.
cherylstewart wrote: ↑September 5th, 2018, 2:38 pm
Great -looks like a fun project.
I don't see it on my dashboard yet? Maybe it needs a file in there to show up??
Cheryls
Maybe, Cheryl. I'll be recording Section 1 as soon I get over a cold (cough cough)