Referendum -- Australia

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Vote 'yes' for Aborigines

Typescript leaflet appealing for a 'yes' vote on 27 May 1967 as part of the Referendum to amend the Constitution to remove references within the Constitution that discriminate against Aboriginal peoples. Provides information on some of the proposed amendments, such as the inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in the census and the ability for the federal government to create and enact laws for Aboriginal peoples. Front page features a black and white print of a photograph of a pair of children, possibly Aboriginal. Verso features another print of a group of girls, possibly Aboriginal. A statement at the foot of the verso states the leaflet was "authorised by Mrs. Kath Walker, Qld. Secretary, Federal Council for Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders (FCAA) and Secretary, Qld. Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Islanders (QCAATI)".

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

National petition towards equal citizenship for Aborigines

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

Right wrongs write yes for Aborigines! On May 27

Flyer for the 1967 Referendum calling on supporters to vote 'yes' on 27 May for changes to the Australian Constitution. Features a black and white print of a photograph of the face of what appears to be an Aboriginal Australian baby. Text at the foot of the flyer reads: "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

Draft typescript, with handwritten corrections and notes in pen, written after the eighth Annual Conference on Aboriginal Affairs held in Canberra from 16 to 18 April 1965. It outlines the discriminatory sections of the Australian constitution (Section 127 and Section 51, sub-section xxvi). Unknown author.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Vote yes for Aboriginal rights Referendum day May 27

Typescript leaflet appealing for voters to vote 'yes' on 27 May 1967 as part of the Referendum. At the foot of the leaflet is a section that can be torn off, filled, and mailed to the campaign headquarters if supporters wish to make a donation.

Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders

Letter 1916 October 14

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  • 1916

Letter concerns permission to campaign anywhere in Australia for "Yes" to the Conscription Referendum of 1916.

Women's Reform League of New South Wales