Aboriginal Australians -- Civil rights

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FCAATSI report South Australia

Duplicated typescript report by Vince Copley (Vincent Warrior Copley), State Secretary for South Australia, Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Presented at the Sixteenth FCAATSI Annual Conference in Brisbane, 20-22 April 1973. Provides information and updates on various activities and issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia, including efforts to establish a community centre, the ownership transfer of Point Pearce to the Aboriginal Lands Trust and the Trust's purchase of Everard Park and Wardang Island, the appointment of Home Hygiene Officers to address Aboriginal health matters, activities of the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, employment of Aboriginal teacher aides, and housing shortages.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Wattie Creek report

Duplicated typescript report prepared by Stan Pelclczynski, Treasurer of the Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, dated 29 August 1974. Pelclczynski recounts a visit to spend time with the Gurindji people at Wattie Creek between 27 July and 9 August 1974. Also mentions Cheryl Buchanan and Wave Hill.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Annual report-Housing convenor

Two copies of a duplicated typescript annual report from the Housing Convenor, Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Presented at the Sixteenth FCAATSI Annual Conference in Brisbane, 20-22 April 1973. Provides information on the state of public housing for Aboriginal peoples across different states.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

You can work for Aboriginal advancement

Accordion fold brochure, blue type on white paper, with information about the FCAATSI and its achievements. Appeals to supporters to become associate members of FCAATSI for a fee. One of the pages contains a blank membership application form that can be completed and mailed to Jack Horner, General Secretary of FCAATSI.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Yinjilli : bulletin of the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement nos. 1 & 2

Yinjilli, a typescript journal produced by the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement (FCAA). Two issues, each one leaf, numbered 1 (June 1963) and 2 (August 1963). First issue contains information about the purpose of Yinjilli as well as the history, objectives and activities of the FCAA. Second issue provides information on issues affecting Aboriginal peoples state-by-state across Australia, including: in the Northern Territory, a conflict between the Yirrkala peoples and the Pechiney Aluminum company of France; in Victoria, an ongoing deadlock between Aboriginal peoples and the Victorian Government over the Lake Tyers Mission; in Queensland, the denial of the Tuberculosis Allowance to some Aboriginal peoples; and in New South Wales, updates on a land claim made by the Aboriginal peoples of Cummeragunja.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Vote yes for Aboriginal rights Referendum day May 27

Typescript leaflet appealing for voters to vote 'yes' on 27 May 1967 as part of the Referendum. At the foot of the leaflet is a section that can be torn off, filled, and mailed to the campaign headquarters if supporters wish to make a donation.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Should a Queensland Aborigine still beg for his own wages?

Typescript leaflet, reprinted from The Australian, 7 November 1970. Distributed as part of a national campaign to abolish "the Trust Fund system in Queensland" by asking individuals to request the Commonwealth Banking Corporation to dissociate itself from this fund by 21 March 1971 or transfer their business to a competing bank. Includes a section that can be torn off and completed by supporters, then mailed to the campaign headquarters.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

How equal is an Aborigine on 3 pounds 3 shillings and 3 pence a week?

Blank national petition to the Commonwealth Government protesting the fact that Aboriginal workers employed under the Wards Employment Ordinance of the Northern Territory are paid approximately one-fifth of the basic wage paid to other workers. Produced by the Equal Wages for Aborigines Committee. At the foot of the flyer is a section that can be torn off and mailed to the campaign headquarters.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

"Equal wages for Aborigines"

Typescript leaflet with two headings, "Equal wages for Aborigines" and "There must be an end to wage discrimination". Provides information on award rates for Aboriginal pastoral workers in the Northern Territory and argues for the urgent adoption of legislation to ensure wage equality. Calls on supporters to protest to Charles Barnes, Minister for Territories, and to the Legislative Council Northern Territory.

A list of sponsors at the foot of the leaflet includes the Brick Tile and Pottery Union (Victoria branch); Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement; Clothing Trades Union (Victoria branch); Federated Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association (Victoria branch); Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association; Association of Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Draughtsmen of Australia (Victoria division); South Coast Aboriginal Advancement League; Council for Aboriginal Rights (Victoria); and Miscellaneous Workers' Union (Victoria branch).

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Discrimination in an unexpected quarter

Leaflet containing an article reprinted from Smoke signals, the official magazine of the Aborigines Advancement League, written by Barry E. Christophers, who was, at the time, president of the Victorian Council for Aboriginal Rights (CAR). The article protests on behalf of Aboriginal peoples alleged discrimination within the Tuberculosis Act 1948, including the way tuberculosis allowances are paid. It ends with a request to the Minister of Health to amend the legislation.

Christophers, Barry E. (Barry Eastwood), 1922-

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