TRANSPORTATION+AND+WEAPONRY+INDIGENOUS


 * __TRANSPORTATION AND WEAPONRY__**

__WEAPONS__ - Commonly used spears [|**] - Spears for larger game were made out of hardwood.[|**] - Pointed, sharpened stone attached to wood with sinew or string [|**] - Fishing or smaller game was hunted with lighter material with many points - Barbed spears were used for fighting(also heavy, like for large game), could not be removed unless you pushed the spear right through. [|**] - Boomerangs used in battle were heavier and did not return, but kept spinning even if they hit the ground [|**] - Boomerangs were made of hardwood- 'mulga'( Acacia aneura// ) // in central australia, 'sheoak' (Allocasuarina// ) // in southeast. - Boomerangs would be shaped and carved with stone, and twisted/bent with fire. [|**] - Returning boomerangs were limited to south-eastern parts of Australia only. [|**] - 'Woomeras' were spear throwers - Simple design; a lever to increase speed and distance the spear is thrown at. - Made of wood. - Acts like an extension of the arm.[|**] - Clubs and stone axes were also made for hunting and fighting. [|**] - Wood, bone, teeth, shells, stone and animal hide were more popular in making tools/weapons. - Stone blades developed approximately 5 000 - 6 000 years ago [|**] - Led to development of stone spear points, stone spear barbs, stone knives and scrapers. __TRANSPORTATION__ - Walking was most common, no other way to get around (other than boats)[|**] - Boats could be used, made from bark, trunks, logs, ect.[|**] - Items could often be carried on heads.[|**]

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