A reply to an anonymously written memorandum and petition that sought the dissolution of the Aboriginal and Islanders Tribal Council. The reply, written by Denis Walker, addresses allegations of misappropriating Council funds and of contravening Council meeting practices to enact his agenda. Walker also addresses Council members who communicated with individuals and institutions external to the Council about internal disputes, denouncing these actions as antithetical to the principles and ideology of the Tribal Council. Walker submits two motions. The first motion is to assert that Council matters cannot be dictated by bodies outside the council, and the second motion is to expel members who use these tactics and brand them as traitors. The letter is dated 17th October 1971.

A copy of a petition written by a collection of concerned Council members, demanding a dissolution of the Council and an impartial inquiry be conducted into Tribal Council affairs. The petition posits that Council leadership had misappropriated Council funds, enacted decisions that were not permitted by the Council’s constitution, and carried out a meeting on 16th September 1971 that was uncharacteristically formal and was intended to stifle dissenting opinions and during which members are alleged to have used threatening and inflammatory language. In addition to the Council’s dissolution and investigation, the petition demands that no grants or funding are made to the Council or any of the groups associated with it. The letter is undated and unsigned, but refers to events throughout 1971.

A copy of a letter written by Barrie Dexter in reply to Denis Walker's letter of concern regarding the possible withdrawal of financial support from the Council by the Commonwealth Office. The letter states that while no decision has been made, Dexter has concerns about the conduct of the Tribal Council and the personal behaviours of some elected Councillors. Dexter states that at present he could not possibly recommend to the Minister that the hostel operated by the Council continue to be funded. Dexter requests that evidence be provided to disprove these allegations. The letter is dated 14 October 1971.

A copy of a letter addressed to Barrie Dexter, Director for the Office of Aboriginal Affairs. The letter addresses concerns that the Commonwealth Office intends to withdraw financial support from the Council, due to ongoing factional and interpersonal conflict within the Council. Walker explains that this is due to dissenting views about changes in the structure and objectives of the Council, and that records and documentation of Council affairs are public to members to encourage transparency and honesty in Council matters. The letter is dated 8th October 1971.

A copy of a letter replying to Len Watson's request for records, written by Denis Walker. The letter states that Council records are open to any financial member, and that Watson's requests could not be accommodated. Walker addresses each of Watson's requests notifying him of where to find the requested information himself. The letter is dated 12th October 1971.

A copy of a letter addressed to the Financial Coordinator, requesting various records about the Council and its finances, members and meeting minutes. The letter is written by Len Watson and is dated 7th October 1971.

A questionnaire provided to members regarding the events of a previous Full Council Meeting, as well as the answers provided by Tribal Councilors Steven Man, Pastor Don Brady, Sam Watson Sr., Don Davidson, Hansen Sanibo and Denis Walker, as well as Secretaries Cheryl Buchanan and Isobel Ware. Dated 29th September 1971

A form letter addressed to Council members, addressing the events of the previous Full Council Meeting regarding interpersonal conflict between members. The letter states that a Special Full Council Meeting will be held on Sunday 17th October 1971, and that a questionnaire will accompany the letter for members to answer. The letter is signed by Denis Walker and is dated 29th September 1971.

A copy of a letter addressed to Charlie Perkins in his role as Secretary for the National Aboriginal Sports Foundation, written by Denis Walker. The letter addresses concerns raised in a previous letter regarding Sidney Coolwell and his Council position as Sporting Councillor. Walker describes fundraising efforts organised by him for the various sporting clubs affiliated with the Council that he characterises as financially successful, in comparison to those run by Coolwell which he characterises as financially unsuccessful. Walker asserts that Coolwell's conduct will be addressed, and that the National Aboriginal Sports Foundation should provide the Council with a promised $500 grant. The letter is dated 6th October 1971.

A form letter addressed to members and affiliates of the Council. The letter addresses concerns raised that the move of the Council's office to the headquarters occupied by the Aboriginal and Islanders Sporting, Health and Recreation Association of Queensland would interfere with the Council's proceedings and autonomy. The letter was signed by Financial Coordinator Denis Walker and dated 29th June 1971.