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P.164; 171; (Vanderlin Island (Pellew Group)) Traces of Aborigines; p.172-3; Indications of foreign visitors (Macassans); Stone structure; Remains of bamboo, ship, anchor, rudders; p.183; Evidence of foreign visitors abandoned huts; nothing found under floors; p.188-9; (Chasm Island) - Aboriginal paintings on rocks; p.196-7; (Blue Mud Bay) - Attacked by Aborigines; Aboriginal shot; p.198; Canoe described; Supposes hostility due to contact with Asiatic visitors; p.206-210; (Caledon Bay) - Contact with Aborigines; p.212; Aborigines described; dress; circumcision; weapons; p.213; Evidence of Asian contact; p.214-215; Aboriginal vocabulary; p.223; (Melville Bay) - Pottery and hut on beach; p.2228-233; (English Companys Islands) - Encounter with Macassan praus, under Pobassoo; Detailed account; Description of trepang and Macassan navigation methods; p.233; Pabassoo Island and Malay Roads named p.235; Contact with Aborigines; p.257; Koepang, Timor; Information sought from governor concerning Macassan trepang industry.