Yolngu perceptions of Australian law, its relationship with Yolngu law; maintenance of law and order at Yirrkala; relationship between Yolngu and mission work vs Yolngu business; religious activities; Galarrwuy Yunupingu, language in church, syncretism; interaction between Yolngu and Nhulunbuy residents; principles of clan, senority, authority and obligation, characteristics of clan leaders, influence; religious and political authority, village council; mechanisms of dispute settlement; grievances, motivation, publicising a grievance; relationship between modes of dispute and procedures of settlement; sanctions; articulation of Yolngu and European jurisdictions; perception of Yolngu disputes by mission, school staff, police; womens resistance to betrothal, bestowal, widow inheritance; liquor