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The book describes at first hand the experiences of Aborigines living in Victoria. It contains individual stories of hardships and recalls of life on fringe camps, missions and reserves. These accounts are also about the loss of life and the determination of Aboriginal people to survive inhumane treatment and appalling conditions brought about by government legislation and lack of funding. The individual life experiences relive memories of work, crafts, the depression, mission life, building humpies and the forced removal of children. There are individual stories of hope, family reunions and community working together in order to build a better future.
Notes
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Dedication: This book is dedicated to Eric and Wynnie Onus who gave their lives to the cause of Aboriginal rights.
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Introduction by Derek Fowell 1991.
Contents
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Jacksons Track,
single work
life story
(p. 16-23)
Jackson Track is located near Drouin in Gipplsand. It was once a haven for Aboriginal families fleeing the harsh repression of Lake Tyers Reserve and for others it was simply a place which offered the opportunity ot raise their families in freedom and dignity. They built their community without the help or permission of town planners, using bush skills, and whatever materials lay to hand.
- Albert Mullett : I Was a Bean Picker. That Was Me Life., single work life story (p. 24-29)
- Bill and Emma Murray : ...Born in The Paddock, single work life story (p. 30-31)
- Alick Jackomos, single work life story (p. 32-39)
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Lake Tyers Scrapbook,
single work
life story
(p. 40-45)Lake Tyers Mission was founded by John Bulmer in 1861. The Church of England managed the Mission until the Victorian Government took over management in 1908. In 1971, by Act of Parliament, the title for the land was handed over to the residents of Lake Tyers.
- Working for the Dole, single work life story (p. 46-47)
- Merve Bundle: The Beach was Covered with Bodies, single work life story (p. 48-49)
- Wayne Thorpe : These Things Give Meaning to Life, single work life story (p. 50-53)
- Eleanor Harding : I'm Pessimistic About the Future, single work life story (p. 54-55)
- Philip Egan : To Achieve Equity, That's the Bottom Line, single work life story (p. 56-59)
- Kevin Coombes : He Shouted Bang and Pulled the Trigger, single work life story (p. 60-61)
- Lois Peeler : Modelling was a Tough Job, single work life story (p. 62-63)
- John McGuiness : A Mouthful of Chocolate, single work life story (p. 64-65)
- Cheryl Vickery : They Don't Want Aboriginal Broadcasters Being too Political, single work life story (p. 66-67)
- Iris Lovett Gardiner : It will be a Place of Immense Caring, single work life story (p. 68-69)
- Archie Roach : You Can't Heal The Hurt Until You Have Been Sore, single work life story (p. 70-71)
- Three Basket Makers, single work life story (p. 72-77)
- Hilton Walsh : An Egg is Such a Beautiful Thing, single work life story (p. 78-81)
- Wally Cooper : My Ultimate Goal is to Make the Ideal Boomerang, single work life story (p. 82-85)
- Edna Brown : Having Our Own Hearse Saved a Lot of Money, single work life story (p. 86-87)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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"Living Aboriginal History of Victoria : Stories in the Oral Tradition"
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Aboriginal History , vol. 18 no. 1, 2 1994; (p. 167-168)
— Review of Living Aboriginal History of Victoria : Stories in The Oral Tradition 1991 anthology life story
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"Living Aboriginal History of Victoria : Stories in the Oral Tradition"
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Aboriginal History , vol. 18 no. 1, 2 1994; (p. 167-168)
— Review of Living Aboriginal History of Victoria : Stories in The Oral Tradition 1991 anthology life story
