They were given bark shields, and their attackers had bark boomerangs; great was the applause when the boys ably defended themselves.

Previously they have been tried with boomerang and boodthul throwing, and other arts of sport and warfare, boys of each tribe trying to excel those of the others.

If a boy comes well out of these trials the men say he is worthy to be a yelgidyi, or fully initiated young man.
When the wrestling and sham fights are over, corroborees begin.

All night they are kept up, and sometimes there are day performances too..