Outlines the platform and program of the Black Panther Party Australia with 10 points. Includes calls for: freedom; full employment; decent housing; education; exemption of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from military service; an end to police oppression and introduction of community policing; revised procedures for trials; a United Nations supervised plebiscite so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can determine their own destiny.

Two copies: Copy number one has had four words crossed out in section 8.

Roneoed copy of the first manifesto, dated 28/1/72. Possibly written by Denis Walker. It begins by welcoming delegates to the 'Action Conference on Racism and Education' to be held at the Queensland University from 28 Jan to 2 Feb 1972. It outlines how the Black Panther Party, Brisbane Chapter, will work in a revolutionary way to achieve human rights for Aboriginal people and the alleviation of racism and racist government policy; attempts to change the present system from within organisations has not worked.

Verse novel set in a magistrates court, as well as a court referred to as 'higher court', located in Australia. Follows the activities of a barrister, Wiseman Right, a resident of Ravensbourne, Queensland, as he defends a prisoner (among other accused parties) and represents a divorce plaintiff. Bound carbon copy typescript with gilt blind stamp title on front. Some annotations throughout.

Badges relating to issues and groups such as the Aboriginal land rights, abortion, anti war movement, anti nuclear movement and University fees.

Leaflet promoting Black Studies Courses run by Abschol and Brisbane Aboriginal and Islanders Tribal Council in 1971. Includes the programme laid out by the Black Studies Committee, comprised of five weekly courses from 28 September to 26 October 1971.

Black type on white paper. Information booklet. The second page notes it is intended to be the pilot issue of a recommenced quarterly magazine made to raise awareness int he Brisbane community of the work carried out by OPAL. The booklet covers the history, aims and objectives, and key people of OPAL. Includes articles on OPAL's first president Jim Hamilton; Uncle Willie MacKenzie (Geerbaugh), for whom the OPAL Centre (Geerbaugh) on Anne Street was named; the Miss OPAL Quest pageant; and Yelangi Pre-School. Booklet contains an insert of a blank OPAL membership application form; the form indicates it cost $1 to join OPAL and an applicant had to be nominated by two current OPAL members.

Notice of a public forum to be held at the OPAL Centre on Anne Street in Brisbane on the evening of Friday 27 October. The purpose of the forum is to suggest solutions to problems faced by Aboriginal Australians. The panelists include Denis Walker, J. Herlihy from the Legal Aid Committee, Sam Watson (Junior), Darcy Cummins and a representative from the Office of Aboriginal Affairs, Canberra. Chaired by Reverend J.R. Sweet. For more information attendees are encouraged to contact Sam Watson (Senior), Liaison Officer for the Brisbane Branch of OPAL.

Black type on white paper with author's original signature in blue pen. A statement written to affirm the OPAL Board's support for Aboriginal land rights, while addressing the issue of the loss of Aboriginal lands due to acts of encroachment by mining companies. Argues for Australia to establish a Claims Commission, modelled on that of the Indian Claims Commission in the USA, with the power to award compensation to Aboriginal Australians for dispossession of their land. Signed by Neville T. Bonner, President OPAL.

Copy of a flyer, black handwriting on yellow paper, advertising an exhibition of traditional Aboriginal art to be held from Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July at the Queensland Room, McDonnell & East Ltd Building, arranged by OPAL. Exhibition will feature Arnhem Land bark paintings, carvings, weapons, artefacts and feathered headdresses.

Half fold brochure, black type on yellow paper. Provides information on activities, projects and initiatives of OPAL, including the OPAL magazine, Miss OPAL Quest, bursaries and scholarships, holidays, career fairs, and art exhibitions.