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
Demands for self determination and land rights become the vocal catch cries
1973 - view
Gooris and non Aboriginal supporters establish the Newcastle Aboriginal Advancement Society
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
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
1985 - view
Uluru Handover to traditional owners
1986 - view
NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Junior Coaching Clinic held