Victorian Aboriginal Group [Twenty-sixth annual report]

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain images, or names of deceased persons in photographs or printed material. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain disturbing descriptions that may include violence, abuse, genocide, and discussion around the stolen generations.

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyIdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200078Scope and ContentAnnual report for year ending 30 June 1955. Includes information relating to membership, meetings, finances, publications, events and excursions. Speakers and presenters mentioned include: Miss Grylls reported on the S.C.F. work at Sheparton and Dimboola, and a new S.C.F. centre at Robinvale; Miss Baillie reported on a visit to Framlingham; Valentine Leeper reported on the James Noble Memorial Fund; Mr. E.W.P. Chinnery spoke on the Welfare policy of the Commonweath Government for Aboriginal Australians of North and Central Australia to train for full citizenship. Of note: closing of Cumeroogunga as a Station; industrial school built at Ernabella; Yalata Reserve is being developed; Jedda [film] features Ngarla Kunoth, chosen from St. Mary's Hostel at Alice Springs. Annual Report includes 'Notes from all States' which summarises interstate developments and activities with Aboriginal Australians and Missions.
Mentions: Framlingham Welfare Committee; Moola Bulla Cattle Stations; Haasts Bluff Mission; "The Live Heart" [film]; The Aboriginal Training Farm [Cherbourg]; Northern Peninsula Reserve [Cowal Creek, Bamaga]; Lockhart River Mission; Edward River Mission; Swan Hill Native Children's Recreation Centre; Pallotine Mission; Beagle Bay Mission; Forrest River Mission; Derby Leprosarium; Barak [last of the Yarra Yarra tribe, Coranderrk].Access StatusAccess restrictions applyAccess ConditionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain images, or names of deceased persons in photographs or printed material.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain disturbing descriptions that may include violence, abuse, genocide, and discussion around the stolen generations.Request TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0004

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Date1955

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00078

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansDance - Recreational - CorroboreeEconomic sectors - Pastoral industry - Beef cattleEmploymentPolitics and Government - Elections - Voting rightsReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial behaviour - ViolenceSocial identity - Mixed descent

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Victorian Aboriginal Group [Twenty-sixth annual report]