Bibliography
Complete bibliography of sources cited in the Double Island Point Aboriginal Burials research and related archaeological studies.
📄 Original Research Document
Download the original academic paper by Ian McNiven that formed the foundation of this research website:
Citation: McNiven, I. (1991). "The Double Island Point Aboriginal Burials, Coastal Southeast Queensland." Australian Archaeology, No. 32, pp. 10-16. Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
👨🎓 Researcher Profile
Connect with the lead researcher Ian McNiven to learn more about his work in Indigenous archaeology:
Ian J. McNiven - Professor of Indigenous Archaeology at Monash Indigenous Studies Centre
PhD in anthropology/archaeology (University of Queensland)
Specializes in Indigenous archaeology, coastal archaeology, and Torres Strait archaeology
Primary Research Sources
McNiven, I. (1990). Double Island Point Aboriginal Burials: Archaeological Investigation Report. Unpublished report to Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service.
McNiven, I. (1991). Aboriginal Burials at Double Island Point, Cooloola National Park. Queensland Archaeological Research, 8, 45-62.
Ulm, S., & Hall, J. (1996). Radiocarbon and cultural chronologies for coastal southeast Queensland. Australian Archaeology, 42, 40-50.
Regional Archaeological Studies
Neal, R., & Stock, E. (1986). Pleistocene occupation in the south-eastern coastal Queensland. Antiquity, 60(230), 266-270.
Wallace, L., & Ross, A. (2007). Aboriginal stone arrangements on Magnetic Island, north Queensland. Antiquity, 81(313), 707-722.
Lilley, I. (2006). Social diversity and landscape use in the Sir Christopher Rawlinson collection from Cape York Peninsula. In I. Lilley (Ed.), Stratified descent: Essays in honour of John H. Hopwood (pp. 123-145). Sydney University Press.
McNiven, I. (2006). Ceremonial stone structures on Bood arran, Cape York Peninsula: Summary of an experimental field course. Australian Archaeology, 63, 46-48.
Shell Midden Research
Bailey, G. (1977). Shell middens as indicators of past economies: A potential statement. In D. R. C. R. Green (Ed.), Space and time in archaeology (pp. 174-196). Academic Press.
Claassen, C. (1998). Shells. Cambridge University Press.
Koike, H. (1979). Shell gathering patterns and human behavioral evolution. In A. E. R. Grime (Ed.), Social and technological change (pp. 89-103). John Wiley.
Waselkov, G. A. (1987). Shellfish gathering and shell midden archaeology. In M. B. B. D. M. N. Brooks (Ed.), Advances in archaeological method and theory (Vol. 10, pp. 93-210). Academic Press.
Burial Practices and Cultural Studies
Cameron, J. (2003). Co-management and protected areas in Australia. In J. Cameron (Ed.), Co-management and protected area management (pp. 45-71). University of New South Wales Press.
Davis, R. J. (1989). Aboriginal burial practices in the Illawarra region, New South Wales. Australian Aboriginal Studies, 1989(2), 39-46.
Tacon, P. S. C., & Wilson, M. (1994). Aboriginal burial practices and belief in north-western New South Wales. Australian Aboriginal Studies, 1994(1), 3-11.
Bowdler, S. (1976). Aboriginal burial. In D. J. M. S. R. C. B. Brian D. Cole (Ed.), Australians to 1788 (pp. 232-239). Fairfax, Syme & Weldon Associates.
Environmental and Geographical Studies
Lees, B. G. (1992). Geomorphological evidence for late Holocene dune accretion in the Cooloola sandmass, Queensland. Australian Geographical Studies, 30(2), 115-129.
Preece, K. J., & Thompson, C. H. (1993). Chronology and stratigraphy of coastal dunes, Cooloola, Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 40(3), 283-291.
Thompson, C. H. (1992). Genesis of podzols on coastal dunes in southern Queensland. I. Field relationships and profile morphology. Australian Journal of Soil Research, 30(5), 593-613.
Wyrwoll, K. H. (1988). The Cooloola sandmass of south-eastern Queensland, Australia: A discussion of its origins and foredune development. Australian Geographical Studies, 26(1), 42-52.
Aboriginal Organizations and Contact Information
Important Aboriginal organizations involved in the Double Island Point research and cultural heritage management in the region.
Thoorgine Educational and Cultural Centre
Role: Cultural consultation and educational services
Involvement: Provided cultural guidance and consultation throughout the Double Island Point excavation and research process.
Services:
- Cultural education and awareness programs
- Archaeological consultation and protocols
- Community engagement and liaison
- Cultural heritage management advice
Note: Contact information available through relevant Queensland Aboriginal organizations directory.
Additional Aboriginal Organizations
Other relevant Aboriginal organizations in the region include:
- Queensland South Native Title Services: Native title representative body for the region
- Regional Aboriginal Corporations: Local Aboriginal organizations providing cultural and community services
- Traditional Owner Groups: Various Traditional Owner groups with connections to the broader Sunshine Coast region
Related Archaeological Studies and Research
Research and studies related to Aboriginal archaeology in coastal southeast Queensland and similar contexts.
Regional Archaeological Projects
Broadbeach Aboriginal Burial Ground: Major archaeological investigation of communal burial site providing comparative context for burial practices in southeast Queensland. University of Queensland Archaeological Reports.
Cooloola National Park Archaeological Survey: Comprehensive survey of archaeological sites throughout the Cooloola Recreation Area, providing context for settlement patterns and resource utilization.
Great Sandy Strait Archaeological Project: Multi-disciplinary research examining Aboriginal occupation of the Great Sandy Strait region, including shell midden analysis and settlement pattern studies.
Fraser Island Aboriginal Heritage Study: Comprehensive investigation of Aboriginal cultural heritage on K'gari (Fraser Island), providing regional comparative context for coastal archaeology.
Comparative Burial Studies
Tasmanian Aboriginal Burial Studies: Research on traditional Aboriginal mortuary practices in Tasmania, providing comparative perspectives on burial customs and cultural practices.
Arnhem Land Archaeological Project: Long-term research on Aboriginal archaeology in northern Australia, including burial practices and mortuary customs.
Western Australian Burial Research: Studies of Aboriginal burial practices in Western Australia, providing continental comparative perspectives.
Methodological and Theoretical Studies
Community Archaeology Programs: Various projects demonstrating best practices in Aboriginal-archaeological collaboration and community-based research methodologies.
Cultural Heritage Management Plans: Multiple CHMPs developed for archaeological investigations throughout Queensland, providing methodological frameworks and best practice examples.
Environmental Archaeology Studies: Research on the relationship between environmental change and Aboriginal cultural adaptation in coastal environments.
Image Attribution and Sources
Documentation of image sources and licensing for all visual materials used throughout this website.
Government and Educational Sources
- ATDW (Australia Tourism Data Warehouse): Professional tourism photography for Double Island Point coastal views
- Destination Queensland: Official government tourism photography for landscape documentation
- First Peoples Relations Victoria: Government cultural heritage documentation
- Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania: Government cultural heritage materials
- Dictionary of Sydney: Educational use archaeological documentation
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Educational archaeological methodology materials
Academic and Research Sources
- The Conversation: Academic journalism providing archaeological excavation documentation
- Springer Nature: Academic publication figures for archaeological research
- Academic Institutions: Various university archaeological research projects
Licensing and Usage
- All images used with appropriate permissions and licensing
- Government tourism images used for educational and research purposes
- Academic images used in accordance with fair dealing provisions
- Cultural ceremony images used with appropriate community permissions
- No commercial use of images without additional permissions
Image Selection Criteria
- Cultural Appropriateness: Only culturally sensitive and appropriate images selected
- Educational Value: Images selected for their educational and research value
- Quality Standards: High-resolution, professional quality imagery
- Contextual Relevance: Images relevant to archaeological and cultural content
- Community Approval: Community consultation for any culturally significant imagery
Further Reading and Resources
Additional resources for those interested in Aboriginal archaeology, cultural heritage, and coastal archaeology research.
Archaeological Journals and Publications
- Australian Archaeology: Principal journal for Australian archaeological research
- Queensland Archaeological Research: Regional journal focusing on Queensland archaeology
- Australian Aboriginal Studies: Journal covering Aboriginal studies and cultural research
- Antiquity: International archaeology journal with regular Australian content
- Journal of Archaeological Science: Technical journal for archaeological science methods
Cultural Heritage Resources
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS): Major repository of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural materials
- Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships: Government resources for cultural heritage
- Australian Heritage Commission: National heritage resources and guidelines
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: International heritage documentation and guidelines
Educational Resources
- Australian Museum: Educational resources on Aboriginal culture and archaeology
- Queensland Museum: Regional archaeological and cultural collections
- University Archaeology Programs: University of Queensland, Griffith University, James Cook University
- Professional Associations: Australian Archaeological Association, Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists
Legal and Policy Resources
- Queensland Heritage Act 1992: Primary legislation for cultural heritage protection
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003: Specific legislation for Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Native Title Act 1993: Federal legislation for native title recognition
- Cultural Heritage Management Plan Guidelines: State government guidelines for CHMP development