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- 1971 (Creation)
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1 leaf ; 34 cm
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The Aboriginal and Islanders Council, also known as the Brisbane Tribal Council. Founded in late 1969 to early 1970 and later merged with other Tribal Councils to become the National Tribal Council.
Objectives - To assist Aboriginals and Islanders in coping with all aspects of life in and around Brisbane, to promote the well-being of Aboriginals and Islanders, to encourage the education of Aborigines and Islanders, to preserve the cultures of the indigenous inhabitants of Australia and of Torres Strait Islanders and to provide premises for the Council.
Publicists - Denis Walker, Len Watson, Terry Farr.
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Activist. Eldest son of Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
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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.
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Created, HH, 10-Apr-2025