[Victorian Aboriginal Group - Miscellaneous]

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item contains disturbing descriptions that may include violence, abuse, genocide, and discussion around the stolen generations. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyIdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200087Scope and ContentMiscellaneous and [some] incomplete documents. Correspondence, meeting agendas, advertising slips, reports and other material related to Aboriginal Australians [mostly undated]. Selection of materials include [not exhaustive]: typed document [possibly an article or speech transcript] outlining the attitude of the Queensland Government towards 'the native' and discussing the work of the Missions in 'assisting' the Aboriginal populations to prosper [hand annotated with a note on the final page written to Miss Brown [Victorian Aboriginal Group] from [possibly, unclear] Ruth Wall [Mitchell River Mission]; a three page document/report [undated, first page missing] discussing massacres of Australian Aborigines in Forrest River, and blatant slavery in Northern Australian, specifically on cattle ranches which are run almost completely by 'natives' who are paid no wages, only with food; a typed document of letters written from Reverand and Mrs. W. Mackenzie of Aurukun about the work and conditions at Aurukun Mission [2 page document, 2 copies of first page, dated April 1941]; a report titled "... Problem in West Australia" by The Reverand F. J. Boxall, "Protector of Aborigines at Narrogin, W.A., Evidence Before Royal Commision, Startling Statistics of Increase in West Australia", discusses the distressing living conditions of Aboriginal Australians in areas such as the Moore River Settlement, Carrolup and Geeraling, mentioning the peoples of Narrogin, Wagin and Katanning; An extract of a letter titled "What the Aboriginal claims for his race" [two copies], written by David Unaipon (of the Narrinyeri Tribe] to the editor of "The Herald".Access StatusAccess restrictions applyAccess ConditionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item contains disturbing descriptions that may include violence, abuse, genocide, and discussion around the stolen generations. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.Request TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0004

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

Dates

Datec.1937-c .1941

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00087

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansEconomic sectors - Agriculture and horticulture - Fruit and vegetableEmployment - Conditions - Slavery and indentured labourHabitation - NomadismHistory - Frontier conflict - Policing - Native policeRace relations - Massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - 1901-Religions - Christianity - MissionsSocial behaviour - ViolenceSocial identity - Mixed descentSubject (Place)Forrest River (WA East Kimberley SD52-09, SD52-10, SD52-14)Moore River (SW WA SH50-14)Carrolup (SW WA SI50-07)Narrogin (SW WA SI50-03)Wagin (SW WA SI50-07)Katanning (SW WA SI50-07)Raukkan / Point McLeay (SE SA SI54-13)

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