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DON ELPHICK: HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ABORIGINAL HISTORY

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

I was saddened to learn at Christmas of the death in September of Don Elphick. Don was known to the wider community for his role in rugby league football and described in an online obituary as ‘an instrumental part of … Continue reading →

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THE ABORIGINAL FIRTHS: AN UNUSUAL ANZAC CONNECTION

Posted on April 24, 2016 by

Ernest Firth  Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales In 1918 the Trustees of the Mitchell Library appealed to families for photographs of men who had served in the AIF. Aboriginal families were amongst those who responded and the … Continue reading →

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ABORIGINAL OFFICERS IN THE FIRST AIF ?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by

In 2012 Andrea Gerrard of the University of Tasmania identified an officer of Aboriginal heritage in the first AIF. This serviceman was Alfred John Hearps who volunteered on 20 August 1914 and served with the 12th Battalion at Gallipoli and … Continue reading →

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GALLIPOLI TO THE SOMME: THE SHORT LIFE OF SIDNEY JONES

Posted on October 17, 2015 by

Sidney Gerald Jones volunteered to serve in the First World War in December 1914. At age 19 he was just within the army age limit of 19 – 38, but legally underage. His record shows he received his parents’ consent … Continue reading →

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GALLIPOLI: THE ABORIGINAL PRESENCE

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

I have stood shoulder to shoulder with half castes in Hell’s pit, [Hell’s Spit] on Quinn’s Post, and seen them die like the grandest of white men and other little stunts I can mention. Cairns Post, 28 January 1933 These … Continue reading →

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SOUGHT: KEVIN GILBERT, ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIANS AND THE WAR OF INVASION

Posted on April 23, 2014 by

  Kevin Gilbert Courtesy Fairfax Press In early September 1991 Kevin Gilbert was photographed by Richard Briggs against the background of the Australian War Memorial. He carries a cross in almost Christ like manner as he walks towards Anzac Parade. However it … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Indigenous Histories Blog!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Indigenous Histories is pleased to join the blogger world in time to hit 2013 running with a number of exciting projects. Philippa Scarlett 29 December 2012

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