Career
Born in Rome, Italy, he emigrated with his family to Melbourne in 1923. Though his work has been superseded and updated, he remains important because of his pioneering studies in the field His published books include: Bunjil"s Cave: Myths, Legends and Superstitions of the Aborigines of South-East Australia (1968).
Journey to Aboriginal Victoria (1970).
Aboriginal Mission Stations in Victoria (1970) and The Aborigines of south-eastern Australia As They Were (1971).