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Mary Davis Mary Davis i(A108975 works by) (a.k.a. Aunty Mary Davis)
Born: Established: 18 Aug 1939 Casino, Casino area, Far Northeast NSW, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 12 Aug 2007 Wollongong, Wollongong area, Illawarra, South Coast, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Bundjalung
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BiographyHistory

Born Maryann Kathleen Drumbley, in Casino, in Bundjalung country, Davis grew up in Gumbayyngirr country (Nambucca Heads). After losing her mother at the age of nine or ten, Aunty Mary Davis lived with her father until she was removed from his care by the Welfare Board and sent to live with various family members in Queensland.

As a member of the Stolen Generations herself, Aunty Mary Davis was an activist for the rights of Aboriginal people. She was Chair of the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation and Chair of the Illawarra Lands Council. Davis was also an active member of the Shellharbour Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Her passion for the local Koori rugby team was evident in the time she spent supporting and promoting them.

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