The Anti-Slavery and Aborigines' Protection Society - A plea on behalf of the Australian Aborigines [paper]

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Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyPart of Item[1987.0162.00066] [Miscellaneous Booklets Associated with Aboriginal Issues]IdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200169Scope and ContentPaper written by The Anti-Slavery and Aborigines' Protection Society, titled "A plea on behalf of the Australian Aborigines" [3 copies]. Paper is addressed "To the Archbishops, Bishops, Clergy, Ministers, and members of the Christian Churches in Australia". Paper is reporting on the poor, cruel and unjust treatment of Indigenous peoples in Australia, and appeals to Christian bodies to assist with changing this. Mentions a "recent" report in the Melbourne "Argus" and the Melbourne "Sun" [16 January 1932], commenting on statements made by Mr. Ralph Piddington on the treatment of Aboriginal Australians in certain parts of the continent. The paper is signed by Noel Buxton, Charles Roberts, Travers Buxton, John H. Harris [all of the Anti-Slavery and Aborigines' Protection Society]. KEYWORDS: Starvation; League of Nations; Commonweatlh Minister for Home Affairs.Access StatusOpen for public accessAccess ConditionsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names of deceased persons in written material.
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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Datec.1932

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00169

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansRace relations - Racial discriminationReligions - Christianity - MissionsSocial welfareSubject (Work)Slavery Last edited by: stellamarr@unimelb.edu.au

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The Anti-Slavery and Aborigines' Protection Society - A plea on behalf of the Australian Aborigines [paper]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this item may contain images, or names of deceased persons in photographs or printed material.

This item represents an evidential record of language, beliefs and attitudes at a particular moment in time, and is provided in historic context. This item may contain references that are considered offensive or hurtful.