IF01-177 - C34: Cassette series 1973-1974

Side A: (30-08-74): Basiana at Vura telling story of when Europeans began recruiting at Malu’u, first encounters with rowboats ‘foarua’. Stories about cargo thefts, guns, raids, shooting, fights, genealogies, first Qld slaves communicated via akalo (ancestral spirits) to those left behind, different akalo powers for different people, connection to success and illness, only open to particular people. Side B: (30-08-74) At Vura with Wawane talking about recent activities, work experience, talking about Wanebana given radio to woman, casual conversation. Basiana with Wawane talking about dice, in town, feelings, attitudes, success, fights. Wanebana takes floor on recent experience in Kukum market (continues on 29A). (FL6:152-168) Detailed listing of tape content can be found in this collection within Item 003 "Collection Guide: Guides to Cassette and Reel-to-Reel Tapes from 1971-1976". Language as given: To'abaita