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Issue Details: First known date: 1993... 1993 Local Heroes
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A collection of biographies of ten leading Aboriginal individuals from all spheres of life - dance and theatre, art and music, the law and politics, sport and health, and from locations all over Australia.

Notes

  • Dedication: For my family

Contents

* Contents derived from the Blackburn North, Blackburn - Mitcham - Vermont area, Melbourne - East, Melbourne, Victoria,:Collins Dove , 1993 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Ian Abdulla : Artist, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 5-28)
Stephen Page : Artistic Director, Bangarra Dance Theatre Australia, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 29-54)
Catherine Freeman : Sprinter, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 55-80)
Roger Bennett : Playwright, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 81-112)
Lorraine Liddle : Bush Lawyer, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 113-139)
Lana Abbott : Alcohol Treatment Programme, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 141-169)
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks : Former Actress, Crusader for Aboriginal People, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 171-204)
Yami Lester : Community Relations, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 205-244)
Mandawuy Yunupingu : Teacher, Yothu Yindi Band Leader, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 245-269)
Galarrwuy Yunupingu : Chairman, Northern Land Council, Helen Chryssides , single work biography (p. 271-288)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Blackburn North, Blackburn - Mitcham - Vermont area, Melbourne - East, Melbourne, Victoria,: Collins Dove , 1993 .
      Extent: 288p.
      Description: illus., map, ports
      Note/s:
      • Foreword by Stan Grant.
      ISBN: 1863712321 (pbk)
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Works about this Work

[Review] Local Heroes Lolo Houbein , 1993 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 November 1993;
— Review of Local Heroes Helen Chryssides , 1993 single work biography
[Review] Local Heroes Lolo Houbein , 1993 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 November 1993;
— Review of Local Heroes Helen Chryssides , 1993 single work biography
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