Aboriginal Australians -- Government relations

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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-

Facts on wage discrimination against Aborigines

Bifold typescript leaflet providing information about wage disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workers in various industries and states across Australia. Also mentions other examples of wage discrimination, such as the use of trust funds for Indigenous-earned wages in Queensland. Ends with proposed reforms and calls for support. Leaflet was produced by the Equal Wages for Aborigines Committee, a subcommittee of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Front page features a black and white print of a photograph of what appear to be Aboriginal men marching in Darwin on May Day 1964.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

An appeal to world opinion

Bifold circular letter, black type on green paper, addressed to U Thant, Secretary-General of the United Nations, from the Northern Territory Council for Aboriginal Rights. It addresses the issue of lesser citizenship for the "Aborigines of the Northern Territory" as enshrined in the Australian Constitution, and the effects of this treatment on the Aboriginal people. The appeal is made "under the clause of the United Nations Charter which says no people should be discriminated against because of their race or colour". Signed by Davis Daniels, Secretary. A paragraph on the back page states: "Authorised by Mrs. K. Walker, Queensland Secretary, Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders (FCCA), and Secretary, Queensland Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders".

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Petition for a referendum to remove discrimination against Aborigines from the federal constitution

Bifold leaflet, four pages, typescript, issued by the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement. Quotes Section 51 and Section 127 of the Australian Constitution, then details reasons for changing these sections as part of a Referendum. Includes a table with the rights of Aboriginal peoples on settlements and reserves in five states and the Northern Territory, as well as a list of organisations affiliated to the Federal Council. The table of rights has some handwritten emendations in pen. Text on the footer of the last page states: "Authorised by Mr. Stan Davey, General Secretary for Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement". Undated but most likely from 1963.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

"He been treat me fella like a dog alla time"

Flyer circulated as part of the Equal Wages Campaign, led by Barry Christophers. Black type on white paper. Features a black and white print of a photograph of what appears to be an Aboriginal Australian stockman. Describes the strikes at Newcastle Waters Station and Wave Hill Station, with workers walking off the job and the Meat Workers' Union refusing to handle cattle from the stations. Ends with a request for financial assistance. 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

Aboriginal Land Rights Campaign - background material

Black type on white paper. Comprises an Introduction and Fact Sheets numbered from 1 to 7. The stated purpose of the document is to help campaign workers carry out campaign duties for the 1967 Referendum, from giving speeches and participating in discussions, to writing letters to newspapers and reaching various types of audiences. Topics covered in the Fact Sheets include Aboriginal social conditions, international standards and precedents, Aboriginal land rights, support in Australia through colonial and commonwealth history, and rebuttals for possible objections from pastoralists and mining companies about Aboriginal land rights.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Aboriginal land rights campaign 1968

Pamphlet, black type on yellow paper, made of two leaves folded horizontally to create eight pages, relating to the Aboriginal land rights campaign. It provides information on who is involved in the campaign, the purpose and objectives, and addresses potential consequences. The front page states: "A statement issued by the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders and the Abschol Department of the National Union of Australian University Students."

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

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