Topics: Events: North West

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1972 - view

The Tent Embassy campaign

1972 - view

Activists demonstrate the authority for the Tent Embassy by making a journey through eastern NSW

1973 - view

Gooris and non Aboriginal supporters establish the Newcastle Aboriginal Advancement Society

1973 - view

Demands for self determination and land rights become the vocal catch cries

1975 - view

As part of 150th anniversary celebrations, a monument is erected at the site where Threlkeld established his first mission in 1825

1977 - view

The Awabakal Co Operative announces its intent to bring about wide sweeping social reforms for all Gooris

1977 - view

The cooperative’s objectives are broad and centre around providing for members’ needs in areas of employment, culture, health, welfare, sport, housing and education

1980 - view

Biraban Co op helps establish Link Up

1980 - view

awarded a PhD by the University of Papua New Guinea for research into Papua New Guinea's timber industry

1980 - view

Bill is appointed Royal Commissioner on the British Nuclear Tests in Australia

1980 - view

Hundreds and probably thousands of Aboriginals from all over Australia have worked for us and [have] been able to show that Aboriginal people when given a chance can be skilled workers…

1980 - view

Robert and Bill Smith fight to keep their company but are “put out the back door”

1981 - view

Robert and Bill Smith win contracts and complete jobs unaware that they are losing control of their own company

1982 - view

Brisbane Commonwealth Games

1985 - view

Uluru Handover to traditional owners

1985 - view

many land claims by Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council

1985 - view

AGM votes to boycott Bi-centenary celebrations in 1988

1985 - view

Aboriginal Education Unit established at Tighes Hill TAFE

1985 - view

NAIDOC Inaugural NSW Aboriginal Artist of the Year

1986 - view

NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Junior Coaching Clinic held