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- 1999
Bound volume of letters of appreciation to Senator Margaret Reynolds by her colleagues, on the occasion of her retirement.
Irwin, Janet
Bound volume of letters of appreciation to Senator Margaret Reynolds by her colleagues, on the occasion of her retirement.
Irwin, Janet
Should a Queensland Aborigine still beg for his own wages?, November 1970
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
This leaflet was part of a national campaign to abolish the Trust fund system in Queensland by having individuals request the Commonwealth Banking Corporation dissociate itself from the fund by March 21 1971 or transfer business to another bank. It was reprinted from 'The Australian', Saturday, November 7, 1970.
Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
Should a Queensland Aborigine still beg for his own wages?, October 1970
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
In October 1970, the FCAATSI decided if the Commonwealth Banking Corporation did not dissociate itself from the Trust Fund system in Queensland they would transfer their business to another bank and called for others to do the same by filling in their details on the leaflet and / or making a donation. In Queensland an assisted Australian Aboriginal may have all or part of their wages be paid into a "trust fund" and was only available upon request to a district officer of the Department of Aboriginal and Island Affairs.
Vote yes for Aboriginal rights Referendum day May 27.
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
One page leaflet for the "Vote YES for Aboriginal rights Referendum day May 27", with a call for donations for the campaign.
Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
Right wrongs write yes for Aborigines! On May 27
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
Poster for the 1967 Referendum. At the foot of the poster: "Authorised by J. McGuinness ... Issued by Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders". Undated.
Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
Aborigines and the forthcoming referendum, Draft
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
Draft typescript with handwritten corrections written after the eighth Annual Conference on Aboriginal Affairs held in Camberra, Easter 1965) outlines the discriminatory sections of the Australian constitution (Section 127 and Section 51, sub-section xxvi).
Part of Queensland Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
Report on conditions on Aboriginal settlements and missions in Queensland, such as the Lockhart River Mission, which are contrary to statements made by the Queensland Department of Native Affairs. It calls for funds and signatures to petition the Federal Government to remove discriminatory practices.
Queensland Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
National petition towards equal citizenship for Aborigines
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
Blank petition form requesting Section 127 and the discriminatory words in Section 51 be removed from the Constitution by the holding of a referendum "at an early date". At foot of leaflet: "Authorised by Mr. Stan Davey, general secretary for the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement, on behalf of 34 affiliated organisations from all Australian States and Northern Territory ... petition to be returned by February 28th, 1963."
Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
Petition for a referendum to remove discrimination against Aborigines from the federal constitution
Part of Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders Ephemera
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
Policies and practices of the South Australian government regarding the Aboriginal people
Part of Aborigines Advancement League of South Australia Ephemera
Prepared by the Aborigines' Advancement League Inc. South Australia for the 4th National Aborigines Conference 1961, this document discusses South Australian laws relating to Aboriginal people, proposed amendments to legislation and a survey of stated government policy, and social service payments.