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Memorandum to the General Assembly of the United Nations relating to racism and racial discrimination in Australia

Duplicated typescript memorandum to the United Nations from the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Invites the United Nations to visit Australia and participate in the examination of racism and racial discrimination in Australia. Prepared by a sub-committee consisting of Faith Bandler, John S. Baker and Dr Barry Christophers.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Letter regarding the trust fund system in Queensland

Typescript form letter to accompany a statement and campaign leaflet about abolishing the trust fund system in Queensland (no attachments) on letterhead of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. The letter has no attachments and is written and signed in pen by Barry Christophers, Executive Member, F.C.A.A. & T.S.I.

Christophers, Barry E. (Barry Eastwood), 1922-

"Trust Fund" should end now!

Duplicated typescript flyer circulated by the Council for Aboriginal Affairs (Victoria) on behalf of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders agreeing with the Country Party of Victoria that the Trust Fund system in Queensland should end. Includes a resolution for 1971 that the Commonwealth Banking Corporation should dissociate itself from this fund by 21 March 1971. Second leaf contains a list of people campaigners can contact to demonstrate support for the campaign.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Minutes of the meeting of the Trade Union Sub-Committee meeting

Duplicated typescript minutes of the meeting of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Trade Union Sub-Committee, held at the Brassey House in Canberra on 29 March 1970. Meeting was recorded by convenor John Simms Baker. Includes a report on trade union action and the Aboriginal Advancement Movement and updates on the Roper River Strike, needs at Wattie Creek, the new ACTU (Australian Council of Trade Unions) Committee and the work of the State Committee of Unions Working on Aboriginal Problems; and union delegates attitude to questions of voting.

Also includes two attachments: a 'Policy for Northern Aborigines', two pages, dated 25 March 1970, prepared for the Trade Union Committee of the FCAATSI by J.H. Kelly (possibly Jack H. Kelly), and a statement from the Trade Union Sub-Committee of FCAATSI, one page, titled 'Why Australian trade unions must continue to work in a real multi-national organisation for the rights and advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders', signed by J.S. Baker (John Simms Baker), Convenor.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Report on FCAATSI conference

Duplicated typescript report, black type on pink paper, by TLC (Trades and Labor Council) delegate B. Burns on the thirteenth FCAATSI conference held in Canberra from 27 to 29 March 1970. Also includes a 'Policy for Northern Aborigines', two pages, dated 25 March 1970, prepared for the Trade Union Committee of the FCAATSI by J.H. Kelly (possibly Jack H. Kelly), and a statement from the Trade Union Sub-Committee of FCAATSI, one page, titled 'Why Australian trade unions must continue to work in a real multi-national organisation for the rights and advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders', signed by J.S. Baker (John Simms Baker), Convenor.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Notes on FCAATSI conference

Original typescript notes from the speakers at the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Conference held in Canberra from 1 to 4 April 1969. Speakers included: Gordon Bryant, Alan Duncan, Eric Onus, Jack Davis, Roy Dadaynga, George Winungoidj, Win Branston, Frank Roberts, Barrie Pittock, Barry Cohen, Joyce Clague, Kath Walker, Joe McGinness, Bobbie Brown, Harry Hall, Bruce McGinness, John Thomas, and Mrs Tucker (possibly Margaret Tucker).

Includes a handwritten note that over 300 people were at the conference.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Letter from New South Wales secretary for the FCAATSI

Covering letter, addressed to 'Dear Sir' from Faith Bandler, New South Wales Secretary, Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. The letter is about the claim of the Aboriginal people of the Gurindji community being permitted to occupy their lands in the Wave Hill and Limbunya regions of the Northern Territory. Also mentions Wattie Creek. The letter refers to an attached letter to the federal government but this letter is not present. The letter is typescript, with a handwritten note in pen to 'Ted' (possibly Ted Edgan) from 'F.H.' (possibly Frank Hardy).

Bandler, Faith

Report on Conference of Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Islanders

Original typescript report by R. Anderson (possibly David Robert Anderson) on the Conference of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, held in Canberra during Easter 1967.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Constitution of the Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Duplicated typescript of the constitution of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, as amended by the annual general meeting in Canberra in April 1964.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

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