The encounter between European settlers and the Aboriginal people of Australia has long been framed this way, as a meeting between “advanced” and “primitive” worlds. Yet, the detailed observations of these early settlers—though frequently biased—contain a truth that undermines this framework. Within their notes on language, art, and social organization lies a record of resonance. […]
According to the observations of Richard Sadleir, the aborigines have no single color. He stated that “Some are as black as negroes; others copper-coloured like Malays.” He also noted that “When native children are born, they are nearly as white as Europeans.” So, based on this account, their appearance varied greatly.
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