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

Four page leaflet issued by the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement detailing Section 51 and Section 127 of the Australian Constitution, the reasons why these sections need to be changed, the rights of Aboriginal people on settlements and reserves in five states and the Northern Territory, list of organisations affiliated to the Federal Council. One the last page: "Authorised by Mr. Stan Davey, General Secretary for Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement". Undated.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

An appeal to world opinion.

A letter 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", and is 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

Notes on FCAATSI conference, Canberra, April 1-4 1969

Typescript notes with handwritten note, possibly incomplete and author unknown. Notes from the speakers at the conference included: Alan Duncan, Gordon Bryant, Eric Onus, Jack Davis, Roy Dadaynga, George Winungokdj, Win Branston, Barrie Pittock, Barry Cohen, Joyce Clague, Kath Walker, Joe McGinness, Bobbie Brown, Harry Hall, Bruce McGinness, John Thomas, and Mrs Tucker.

Native title: the key to rural development in Australia.

Leaflet, black type on yellow paper, produced by detailing seven successful cases of negotiated land use agreements between Traditional Owners and government bodies or corporate bodies, particularly mining companies, across Australia. Includes a photocopy of a 14 August 1997 article from The Canberra Times titled '$64b committed for minerals, in spite of Wik'.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

The fax on native title.

Flyer, black type on white paper, with information on the Native Title Amendment Bill (Ten Point Plan) and a call to fax through opposition to the Bill to government leaders and the Joint Committee on Native Title. Lists the names, positions and fax numbers of Members of Parliament, including the Prime Minister, and committee members.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

A message for workers.

Flyer, black type on blue paper, with an appeal to Indigenous and non-Indigenous workers to support native title and reconciliation. It positions ANTaR as a kind of union and calls for supporters to sign the Citizens Statement. The verso contains information about ANTaR rallies and festivals to be held from Sunday 21 September to Sunday 28 September 1997 at locations in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, ACT, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

ANTaR (Qld) newsletter : August 1997.

Newsletter, black type on white paper, produced by ANTaR QLD, with articles on the 'Ten Point Plan' for amendments to native title legislation, arguments for native title justice, and the native title agreement between the Quandamooka Land Council (QLC) and Redland Shire Council (RSC) for North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Includes an open letter to Prime Minister John Howard by the non-Indigenous adopted parents of an Indigenous boy, calling on the Prime Minister to take action for reconciliation, as well as two comic illustrations.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

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