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Yugambeh : In Defence of Our Country
Rory O'Connor
(editor),
Runaway Bay
:
Kombumerri Aboriginal Corporation for Culture
,
1991
Z1598932
1991
selected work
biography
prose
war literature
'In 200 years since colonisation soldiers from this country have distinguished themselves in eight campaigns on foreign soils. Australian Aborigines have served an active role in each of these wars, though their efforts to sign-up were often resisted by official policy that saw them as unsuitable because of their racial origin. After the event Aboriginal contribution was rarely recognised by historians or brought to the attention of the public.'
'Through the erection of the war memorial the people of Yugambeh Aboriginal group pay tribute to the many Aboriginal service men and women who have served this country'. (Source: Yuagmbeh: in defence of our country, 1991)
Runaway Bay : Kombumerri Aboriginal Corporation for Culture , 1991 pg. 4-5Note: Includes: Bibliography.
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