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'This book gives a brief outline of the lives of Charley Cupid Santo, a South Sea Islander and Maggie Tonton a Gudjal woman from north Queensland and their family. The journey of Charley and how he with his father and perhaps other family members, the adversity they've faced throughout their endless working life. Therefore, there are many gaps in the known history of Maggie and Charley and their descendants. This book has attempted to fill in some of the gaps of their story, with dates, names and places but there are still many aspects of their history that we do not know. In spite of this my great-grandparents whose lives cannot be understood or comprehended until you understand their past and the political surroundings they were born, lived and died in.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'The stories compiled in this book are part of the national narrative of the emergence of Australia as a nation. Descendants of Manilamen in Broome and Torres Strait tell us what it is like to be both Aboriginal and Filipino, one culture enriching the other. Contributors include; Kevin Puertollano, mitch torres, James Frederick Jahan, Miquel Castillon, Elsta Foy, Sally Bin Demin, Mary Manolis, Ellen Puertollano, Evelyn Masuda, Anthony Ozies, Magdalene Ybasco, Peter Sabatino, Lillian Elarde Majid, Mary-Rose Hampson, Josie Cowley, Camilla Sabatino, Mary Bin Juda, Patrick Mau, Regina Turner, Maria Sabatino and Josephine David-Petero. Debora Ruiz Wall and Christine Choo have made an important contribution to Australian history by documenting these stories.' (Publication summary)

'Prior to the World Warr II, thousands of Japanese were employed in the pearl shell industry in the Torres Strait. Tomitaro Fujii left his village in Japan in 1925 at the age 19 to work as a cook on a pearling lugger. With hard work and determination Tomitaro was promoted to skipper of a lugger and was well known in the Torres Strait pearl-shell industry for his skill as a diver especially in the Darnley Deep. Tomitaro married Josephine Chin Soon of Islander and Chinese descent and lived on Thursday Island until World War II saw all Japanese in Australia interned in war camps. He was one of the few Japanese nationals permitted to remain in Australia after World War II. Tomitaro returned to Thursday Island with his young family and spent the rest of his life there and he played an important role in promoting Japanese and Australian relations.' (Source: Publishers website)

'A photograph holds many memories. Objects connect us to ideas, people and to place. This exhibition and publication present a selection of personal recollections by Ballina Shire community members in their own words. These stories are reflections on

place through a variety of objects and embrace both historic and contemporary perspectives on Aboriginal experience and relationships.' (Source: Introduction; page 3)

'Kathleen Lena was born at Cleveland on Moreton Bay and grew up in the Beaudesert district, then later married and settled in the Tweed district of northern New South Wales. This book is full of stories and photographs of the people that have been an important part of her life. Kathleen was motivated to do this book as she celebrated her 80th birthday and is proud to be able to share the story of her life with others.' (Source: publishers website)

'This book covers aspects of the eco-history and Antikirrinya oral history of the Ingkama (Ingomar Station) and surrounding areas in South Australia, the result of research conducted in September 2010 - September 2011, funded by the Commonwealth Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, MILR...' (Introduction)

'Hope Ebsworth has been visiting and walking his traditonal country, the Chanel Country around Cooper Creek, since his childhood. In this book he talks about growing up between Tibooburra, Wanaaring and Bourke and the time he spent with his many relatives and important old Aboriginal people including his father Cecil Ebsworth, who was well known as an elder of the Wangkamurra people. Hope talks of the beauty of his traditional country in south-west Queensland and the border regions of South Australia and New South Wales and the struggle to protect it from mining interests.' (Source: Publishers website)

'Lionel Fogarty is a leading spokesman for Indigenous rights in Australia through a poetry of linguistic uniqueness and overwhelming passion. In resisting the colonising force of English, he has reterritorialised the language of the invaders and made of it a language that speaks for his people. As well as a selection of his recent poems, Lionel introduces works by two young poets, Yvette Walker and his son Kargun Fogarty.' (Source: publishers website)

For the first time the music of the Yugambeh language region has been gathered in one place. This book opens a window on the musical traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region that extends from the Logan River in south-east Queensland to the Tweed River on the border with New South Wales. The real authors of this book are the many people listed in the acknowledgments and end notes. They were the ones who first recorded their experiences and events or shared their personal recollections. (Source: Publishers website)

'This collection of short stories tell of Trev Brown's time as a teacher at the Angurugu School on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Being a manual arts teacher Trev put his practical skills to good use. Even if you are not interested in things mechanical it is impossible to put the book down until you find out what happens to the outboard engine that he finds at the bottom of a river and struggles to get going. He tells of rebuilding boats and cars, modifications to his house, rivets falling from airplanes, Friday nights at the Bartalumba Bay Fishermen's Club and water-skiing in shark and crocodile-infested waters. Even the time he spent in the classroom had its share of excitement. Like the time an upset student arrived at school with his father's spears and a few ended up through the school doors. Another time parents had to scare off crocodiles and sharks from the nearby river so a swimming carnival could be held, as the residents of the nearby mining town did not want Aborigines using the local swimming pool. Trevs skillful writing keeps the reader amused as you discover how exciting a schoolteacher's life can be.' (Source: Publishers website)

'Murri poet Lionel Fogarty is one of the most challenging Indigenous writers - one of the most 'unassimilated' to Western standards in both style and content. For the first time, readers see his voice expressed not only through writing, but through his art as well. Lionel's drawings are unique in their infusion of 20th century avant-garde elements and Indigenous Australian symbolism, producing spirit figures of a futuristic Dreaming that complement the poet's call for a powerful and independent indigenous identity.' (Source: Fishpond website)

'In this book Jim South talks of the teachings of the old Aboriginal people that have been a guiding factor in his life. There was a time when Jim went off the rails, a time when alcohol was ruining his life. He talks of how it was the presence of the old people that got him on the straight and narrow again. Most importantly Jim talks about the traditional Ungari country of his ancestors in south-west Queensland. He talks of how his mother was removed from her traditional country as a child, separated from her family and sent to a government mission. But Jim considers his family luckier than many others as his mother managed to find her mother and after many years was reunited with her brothers and sisters. Jim is fortunate that he has grown up knowing his people and has been able to return to the traditional country of his ancestors.' (Source: Publishers website)

'A book Featuring more than 50 first-hand interviews with 200 photos of the Brisbane Aboriginal Community. Brisbane Blacks is a unique insight into the lives of Aboriginal people through stories that may otherwise have remained untold. In this book over 50 Aborigines tell history in their own words, backed by the authors narrative and a wealth of photos from archives, newspapers, family albums and the author's private collection.' (Source: Publishers website)

'A book conceived by a group of Queensland Aborigines wanting to pass on some of their knowledge of traditional languages. This book is recommended for schools and anyone interested in Aboriginal people and their languages.' (Source: Publisher's website)

'A unique book featuring traditional legends from the Murray Upper and Tully region of north Queensland. The book is illustrated with the artwork of Tommy Warroon and drawings by Gladys Henry. A list of traditional words and meanings is also included.' (Source: Publisher's website)