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Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 My Father My Brother : Stories of Campbelltown's Aboriginal Men
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This book shares the stories and memories of nineteen Aboriginal men.

Notes

  • A community cultural development project developed in partnership with members of Campbelltown's Aboriginal community, Campbelltown Arts Centre and the New South Wales Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Campbelltown, Campbelltown (NSW) area, MacArthur area (Camden - Campbelltown), Sydney, New South Wales,:Campbelltown Arts Centre , 2008 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
John Anderson, John Anderson , single work life story
'I go with the flow and take life as it comes. I don't worry about anything. I don't worry about dying because dying is a part of life.' (John Anderson)
Gavin Andrews, Gavin Andrews , single work life story
'The past shouldn't be forgotten. It is where we draw our lessons from. But who we are today is a choice we make. Let's choose to give future generations something better to grow up with.' (Gavin Andrews)
David Bell, David Bell , single work life story
'Our kids need us. They are reaching out for a bit of tender loving care, trying to get somebody to listen. If we Elders give up hope, what chance have our kids got? They deserve a good start in life.' (David Bell)
William Bell, William Bell , single work life story
'The most wonderful thing any human being can give to another is their time and attention.' (William Bell)
Fredrick Briggs, Frederick Briggs , single work life story
'Young kids today have to be very, very careful. I wish I could take them and show them what drugs do to people.' (Fredrick Briggs)
Harold (Buck) Davis, Harold (Buck) Davis , single work life story
'Working towards peace is the only way. We need to be able to live togetner in harmony.' Harold [Buck] Davis
Ralph Connolly, Ralph Connolly , single work life story
Ross Evans, Ross Evans , single work life story
'When I was a little one, I remember my grandmother, Nan, saying 'You don't need to go to church to pray or worship. There is a cathedral inside you.' Ross Evans
Cliff Foley, Cliff Foley , single work life story
'Don't search for material things. Search for your values, and who you are, and where you come from. Be connected to that.' Cliff Foley
Larry Hoskins, Larry Hoskins , single work life story
'My traditional Elders taught me about respect and knowledge. They taught me to be myself, and not to try to be someone else. I try to hand that down to our kids.' Larry Hoskins
Anthony Kennedy, Anthony Kennedy , single work life story
'Certain people in my life have been like lighthouses, pointing me in the right direction, and I'd be lost without them. Today, I try to light the way for others.' Anthony Kennedy
Pat Lock, Pat Lock , single work life story
'Every poem, every song, every painting we create, is talking with our spirit ancestors. To talk with our ancestors, we need to be strong, honest and very receptive.' Pat Lock
Gavin Mate, Gavin Mate , single work life story
'We need to celebrate the many good stories taking place in our communities.' Gavin Mate
Stanley Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell , single work life story
'Many young people in our community are leaving school early. They have so many opportunities now. Why don't they give themselves a chance?' Stanley Mitchell
Charles Mundine, Charles Mundine , single work life story
'What you make of your life is up to you. Don't wait for someone to pick you up. You've got to get off your backside and have a go at it.' Charles Mundine
Norm Newlin, Norm Newlin , single work life story
'I am the spirit that is in the trees, the rocks and soil and the gentle rain that falls'. Norm Newlin
Tom Smith, Tom Smith , single work life story
'One day, I just looked at my kids and I said to myself, 'I am going to give them a better life,' and I stopped drinking.' Tom Smith
Gary Stewart, Gary Stewart , single work life story
'I have a lot of respect for young people. For me, the biggest reward is in helping our kids.' Gary Stewart
Rex Stewart, Rex Stewart , single work life story
Ivan Wellington, Ivan Wellington , single work life story
'Wisdom and knowledge are passed on by those who are strong in their beliefs, in their people, and in their culture.' Ivan Wellington
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Works about this Work

Now the Men Tell Their Stories 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 9 April no. 423 2008; (p. 52)
Book Focus Is On Aboriginal Men Margaret Smith , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 April no. 424 2008; (p. 41)
Book Focus Is On Aboriginal Men Margaret Smith , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 April no. 424 2008; (p. 41)
Now the Men Tell Their Stories 2008 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 9 April no. 423 2008; (p. 52)
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