Nomads Pty Ltd / Submission by the Nomads Group of Aborigines to the Federal

by Nomads Pty Ltd ; Donald William McLeod

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Submission by the Nomads Group of Aborigines to the Federal Cabinet, Commonwealth of Australia Author: Nomads Pty Ltd ; Donald William McLeod Title: Submission by the Nomads Group of Aborigines to the Federal Cabinet, Commonwealth of Australia Publication: Canberra [?]: Commonwealth of Australia [?], ( 1972) Description: First edition, published 1972. Foolscap, original printed wraps in spiral binding, pp.xii 39, i, plus appendices pp 4, 17, i, 10. Edges of wraps worn, occasional very small pencil mark in margin. Very good condition. An important document. It relates in large part to the landmark strike Pilbara Strike by Aboriginal pastoral workers, but also details the claim against the State. The following summary is from the AIATSIS: "Report aims to provide better understanding of Nomads Group from Pilbara District, Western Australia; argues Group knows what is best for the Aboriginal people and government planning is being too influenced by people without necessary experience resulting in enormous damage to Aboriginal people; credentials of Group leader, Donald William McLeod; discusses history of Group and mining and pastoral company activities in area; Group rules, objectives and organization; operations of Strelley and housing projects; proposal for a Regional Trust to receive Commonwealth funds to administer Group's programmes covering Pilbara region, including Port Hedland, Marble Bar, Yandeyarra, Strelley and Wodgina." The contents are: Section 70 of the 1889 Consti

• Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia [?
• Year: 1972
• Condition: Very Good

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