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MISSION LIFE IN THE KIMBERLEYS
Mission Life in the Kimberleys has been recorded in many different fashions and with many different viewpoints. Here is presented six different records of mission life in the Kimberleys. Some accounts are from the viewpoint of the missionaries and some from the people being “missionised

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Mission Life in the Kimberleys has been recorded in many different fashions and with many different viewpoints. Here is presented six different records of mission life in the Kimberleys. Some accounts are from the viewpoint of the missionaries and some from the people being “missionised

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being “missionised
RESOURCE ONE: VIDEO - “A big photo album: the archives of the Sisters of St John of God.”
http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2010/12/24/3101424.htm?site=kimberley
This record of Kimberley mission life imparts a sense of togetherness and maturity.
RESOURCE TWO: Excerpt from textbook by Jebb, M., pages 132-135.
by Jebb.
This
This text paints and efforts.
This
This reading shows Indigenous people.
RESOURCE THREE: NATIONAL LIBRARY AUSTRALIA – Bringing Them Home Goes to Beagle Bay.
http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/gateways/archive/50/p17a01.html
This next resource is a paper from the National Library of Australia’s Bringing Them Home Oral History Project. Unfortunately, the vast vault of audio recordings was not able to be accessed remotely at this stage. The paper, however, details some personal perspectives on Beagle Bay and the removal of children into the mission. Specifically, Mr Ernie Sarah (born 1932) and Mr Phillip Cox (born 1921) are interviewed by Colleen Hattersley in Beagle Bay, November 2000. Both of whom were residents of the Mission for some part of their teenage years.
educational opportunities.
The second former resident interviewed in Mr Phillip Cox. Cox has spent the majority of his life involved with the mission community. He was very fortunate to have grown up with his parents at Beagle Bay. This important difference between Cox & Sarah may account for some of the differences in their recollections of mission life. Cox states “ …Beagle Bay was a very happy place…..We were happy. It was just like one, big large family – everybody together. Caring and sharing.”
same opportunity.
RESOURCE FOUR: ABC MEDIA UNIT – “Road to Kalumburu”.
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2008/s2340274.htm
common theme.
The
The picture below Aboriginal dress.
{http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200808/r283109_1203896.jpg} Locals prepare for a procession before the Centenary Mass at Kalumburu
Locals prepare for a procession before the Centenary Mass at Kalumburu | Photographer: | Matt Brann
This website proclaims its basis is The Fabrication of Aboriginal History, Volume Three: The Stolen Generations 1881–2008 by Windschuttle. Hence, although the written book has not been accessed I expect the website contains materially the same information in a very similar format.
By mere mention of author’s name, the reader knows this record of mission life will be contrary to widely held views.
sexual abuse.”
His
His examination of welfare grounds.
His
His writings tend any impact.
RESOURCE SIX: DVD Sisters, pearls and Mission girls.
http://www.rebelfilms.com.au/sisters-pearls-mission-girls.html
The study guide produced for the DVD quotes Batty “….In the course of researching their
humble video I was constantly amazed by their selfless acts of kindness and determination in caring for the sick, uneducated, distressed and down trodden … They seemed to have earned a deep love and respect from
a whole…”
The DVD indicates a compassion and affection between the Indigenous peoples and the missionaries.
REFERENCES:
http://www.rebelfilms.com.au/sisters-pearls-mission-girls.html
http://www.rebelfilms.com.au/assets/files/films/sisters/sisters-study-guide.pdf

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I will briefly summerize the following six resources in referencing order. Hopefully this will entice you to click on the links, or if possible obtain the remaining sources through your local library or the wise old internet. Apologies for late submission. Kind regards Sam :D
* Interesting to read information from a non-Indigenous perspective, this government website recognised that from 1862-68 that local Aborigines worked in unfair and unsafe conditions in “Shark Bay”, which is 800 km’s nth of Perth. However they fail to fully acknowledge the Aboriginal input when reporting on the history of Broome and the Pearling industry.
* Local stories, abc, was a really interesting site, which contained text, pictures and audio commentary coming from non-Indigenous sculptures Joan and Charlie Smith. The text was from Indigenous experiences. The main emphasis was the Aboriginal women's connection with pearl diving, notable facts such as; being the first preference when choosing divers (before oxygen assisted suits) over men, due to their lung capacity. Examples of hardship they had to endure through the 1860’s are just plain cruel. Unclothed dives that went to great depths, some while pregnant, with minimal recovery time. Joan and Charlie explain their reasoning behind sculpting and erecting their art piece of a pregnant aboriginal diver in Broome's Roebuck bay area.
* A true story, The White Divers of BROOME is written by author John Bailey. Explains the government’s attempt in 1912 to eradicate the Asian dominance in Broome’s pearl diving industry. Twelve ex-navy divers from Britain are sent to Australia to attempt this. I am currently half way through the book and so far it’s very insightful. Bailey obtains a great deal of his information from medical records, journals and past histories. He also goes into detail, the pain First Australians had to endure in the Pearling industries early years. Very descriptive and really sets the tone for how life was like for many different races of the time, in this location. This book can be borrowed from Broome’s Notre Dame University, or found online.
* Burning Daylight is a large scale theatre production that can be watched on DVD, and obtained through Broome’s Notre Dame University Library. It focuses on the relationships between Australia’s Aboriginals and the Asian race in Australia’s North West, throughout the pearling industry. The fact these parties had the ability to co-exist and procreate prior to British presence. But also the Government acts of discrimination put upon both cultures and the similarities these minority groups faced in terms of disadvantage.
* Milli Milli is another DVD/documentary found in Notre Dames library. Indigenous Mackie Williams relates a coastal story about her grandfather who refused to collect white man’s treasured pearl shell; he is consequently beaten to his death by non-indigenous people. The story is narrated by Williams, telling of Spiritual triumph over the European invaders materialism obsession. It’s a message of Spirituality, identity and opportunity to appreciate the Mythology. One fact that caught my attention was talks of Aboriginal coastal tribes (prior to invasion) travelling 1000 + km’s to trade pearl shells to the desert people.
* Regina Canter is a senior lecturer in Australian history at Griffith University. This book Mixed Relations covers histories from many perspectives in the Kimberley, regarding Indigenous and Asian relationships, the Pearling industry. Extremely informative with great pictures of past Aboriginal and Asian people. Obtained from Notre Dame University in Broome.
References.
Australian Story, Retrieved 21/04/2011 from, www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/australias-pearling-industry.

Steve Hawke & Michael Gallagher: Noonkanbah, Fremantle Arts Centre Press, Fremantle 1989
Regarded as the authoritative work on the subject of the 1979-1980 battle between the traditional owners and the State Government. Non-indigenous journalist Hawke tries to be very factual and historically accurate but cannot hide a trace of bias and a deep love of country.
Australian Government Solicitor: Native Title Act 1993 and Regulations With Commentary by the Australian Government Solicitor, Office of Legal Information and Publishing, Canberra 1998
Contains a useful account of the etiology of Native Title Law in Australia, plus the full text of the Second Reading Speeches of Prime Minister Paul Keating on 16 November 1993 and Attorney General Darryl Williams QC on 9 March 1998
Ollie Smith & Diana Plater: Raging Partners, Magabala Books Aboriginal Corporation, Broome 2000
A ‘black and white’ collaboration, journalist Diana Plater wears her heart very much on her sleeve. A veteran of the land rights movement from the tent embassy days, she gives a very personal account of the struggle endured by aboriginal people in an urbanised society.
Focuses on the individual in the context of the various issues with which he was deeply concerned, including land rights and the Noonkanbah battle. By having so many irons in the fire, I think Rob Riley was his own worst enemy.
Pictures
the police convoy.convoy and the KLC banner unfurled 1980.
KLC Media 2011 – speaks for itself.contains the highlights of the Browse LNG decision by the Traditional Owners.
Audio
‘Land Rights’ – ‘Black Allan’ Barker recorded at the` Stoned Crow Wine Bar’, North Fremantle, 1984.

Peter Nettleton

AB572 Literature Search Paper – Land Rights and the KLC

Timeline
1972
Prime Minister Billy McMahon makes his Australia Day speech in which he denies land rights and precipitates the Canberra Tent Embassy. Land rights becomes front page news. He is regarded as the spokesman for big business,mining and pastoral interests. Eventually defeated by the progressive ALP led by Gough Whitlam
At the same time, in the East Kimberley, Australian Company Ashton Mining was exploring for diamonds in a joint venture with giant American miner, Conzinc Riotinto Australia, an arrangement known as the Kalumburu Joint Venture. In accordance with contemporary custom in the industry, little regard was given to the traditional owners of the land as the exploration teams worked their way along the waterways.
1975
Whitlam sets up the Aboriginal Land Fund and hands the lease to Wave Hill Station NT to the Gurindji and Noonkanbah Station WA to the traditional owners. The Northern Land Council and the Central Land Council established. Whitlam subsequently sacked by Governor General John Kerr and replaced by conservative pastoralist Malcolm Fraser .
1978
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) established to deal with the Kalumburu Joint Venturers.
“The KLC began in 1978 as a voice for Aboriginal people, when mining companies were exploring this last untouched country. Jimmy (Bieundurry) turned the KLC into an organization which gained the respect and confidence of communities in dealing with mining companies and government.”(Smith & Plater, P 113)
1979
Main diamond deposit discovered near Lake Argyle. An ‘oil and diamond rush’ ensues. Noonkanbah is invaded by miners, encouraged by the conservative pro-development WA Premier, Sir Charles Court.
1980
Showdown at Noonkanbah Station and the baptism of fire of the KLC. Environmentalists support traditional owners. State police arrest dozens of protesters. Court government unrepentant.
“The KLC, then in its infancy, was trying to assist the Community by drawing public attention to the situation at Noonkanbah and the issue of intrusion onto Aboriginal land by mining companies.” (Hawke & Gallagher, P 24)
The drillers won the battle, but found nothing.
1984
Kimberley Elder and living legend ‘Black Allan’ Barker writes the satirical song ‘Land Rights’ bemoaning lack of progress and continuing racism. I know, because I was there.
1985
Argyle Diamond Mine commissioned. ’Fly-in-fly-out’ workers used. No indigenous.
1992
High Court decision in Mabo case and birth of Native Title. Keating Labor Government welcomes it.
1996
High Court decision in Wik case opens the floodgates to land claims. Howard Liberal Government tries to restrict Native Title. More and more country is returned to traditional owners regardless.
2011
Cut to today -James Price Point – Self Determination under the gun. The KLC claims a landmark victory. Environmentalists at loggerheads with KLC and traditional owners, accusing them of selling out.
The KLC today
The KLC is an incorporated body under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and a Representative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Body under Part 11 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) for the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
“The KLC acts for and on behalf of the Native Title Claimants , who are either the applicants for a determination of native title, pending applicants, or already hold native title pursuant to a determination, with respect to certain land and / or sea areas” - website
In the past 5 years, KLC staff numbers have grown from 27 to 135.
The KLC motto is:
“getting back to country, looking after country and getting control of our future”.
Among other initiatives, the KLC is the umbrella organization for the Kimberley Aboriginal Land And Culture Centre (KALACC) whose motto is:
“To assist and promote the ceremonies, songs and dance of Kimberley Aboriginal people, to encourage and strengthen their social, cultural and legal values and ensure their traditions a place in Australian society.”
One of its most successful recent initiatives is the Kimberley Ranger Program which employs and trains some 50 rangers who are out working on country, looking after the environmental heritage.
Literature
Steve Hawke & Michael Gallagher: Noonkanbah, Fremantle Arts Centre Press, Fremantle 1989
Regarded as the authoritative work on the subject of the 1979-1980 battle between the traditional owners and the State Government. Non-indigenous journalist Hawke tries to be very factual and historically accurate but cannot hide a trace of bias and a deep love of country.
Ollie Smith & Diana Plater: Raging Partners, Magabala Books Aboriginal Corporation, Broome 2000
A ‘black and white’ collaboration, journalist Diana Plater wears her heart very much on her sleeve. A veteran of the land rights movement from the tent embassy days, she gives a very personal account of the struggle endured by aboriginal people in an urbanised society.
Richard Baker et al: Working On Country, Oxford University Press, Melbourne 2001
A series of essays by black and white writers, examining the alternative initiatives offered by indigenous peoples in caring for the land and sea environment. Promises hope of co-operation between black and white for a sustainable future, a hope that seems to be fading of late.
Quentin Beresford: Rob Riley: An Aboriginal Leader’s Quest For Justice, Aboriginal Studies Press Canberra 2006
Focuses on the individual in the context of the various issues with which he was deeply concerned, including land rights and the Noonkanbah battle. By having so many irons in the fire, I think Rob Riley was his own worst enemy.
Pictures
KLC Noonkanbah Poster – shows the demonstrators confronting the police convoy.
KLC Media Release 6 May 2011 – speaks for itself.
Audio
‘Land Rights’ – ‘Black Allan’ Barker recorded at the` Stoned Crow Wine Bar’, North Fremantle, 1984.
(Yes,I was there too!).
Websites
www.argylediamonds.com.au; www.klc.org.au; www.kalacc.org.au; www.handsoffcountry.com.au