First published in 2002

Copyright © Sarah Hay 2002

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Hay, Sarah, 1966–.
    Skins.

    ISBN 1 86508 807 2.

1. Aborigines, Australian—Women—Western Australia—History.

2. Sealers (Persons)—Western Australia—History.

3. Aborigines, Australian—Western Australia—History. I. Title.

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