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Date: 9 Jun 2000 Note: Recorded at Coober Pedy, South Australia.
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 Martin Dodd Interviewed by Sue Anderson in the Bringing Them Home Oral History Project
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'Martin Dodd, born 1921, Todmorden Station, Antakarinja country. Dodd and his two brothers were removed to Colebrook United Aborigines Mission Home at Quorn, S. Aust. following the death of their mother. He recalls family life before their removal and the living conditions of the Home. Dodd later worked as a stockman and opal miner. He discusses the effect of removal on his relationship with his father, with whom he was reunited at the age of 30.' Source: National Library of Australia catalogue. (Sighted 30/10/08)

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