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Regina Ganter
Books by Regina Ganter
Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait
Resource Use, Development and Decline, 1860s–1960s
In an ethnically stratified work force, Japanese, South Sea Islander, Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal divers brought up from the sea floor the shell that produced mother-of-pearl, and sometimes pearls. Many men died at this dangerous work. This was an industry that could have given the indi...