Edward Koiki Mabo : his life and struggle for land rights / Noel Loos and Eddie Koiki Mabo
- Bib ID:
- 6188721
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Loos, Noel, author
- Edition:
- [2013 edition]
- Description:
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- St Lucia, Queensland : University of Queensland Press, 2013
- xli, 238 pages, 16 unnumber pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 20 cm
- ISBN:
- 9780702249792
- Summary:
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Here, largely in his own words, is the incredible story of Edward Koiki Mabo, from his childhood on the Island of Mer through to his struggle within the union cause and the black rights movement.
- Notes:
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- First published 1996 by University of Queensland Press.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-238).
- Subject:
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- Mabo, Edward, 1936-1992
- Torres Strait Islanders -- Biography
- Torres Strait Islanders -- Land tenure
- Employment - Conditions - Industrial relations - Trade unions
- Race relations - Racial discrimination - Curfews and movement restrictions
- Meriam people (Y3) (Qld TSI SC55-05)
- Law - Jurisprudence - Terra nullius
- Economic sectors - Trepang
- Fishing - Fish traps
- Death - Mortuary customs - Tombstone opening ceremonies
- Native title - Cases - Mabo
- History - Biographies - Indigenous - Autobiographies
- Occupations - Public servants
- Religions - Christianity - Ceremonies - Coming of the Light
- Occupations - Fishermen
- Religion - Rites - Increase
- Land rights - Law and legislation
- Torres Strait Islanders (Qld TSI SC54, SC55)
- Race relations - Racism
- History - Genealogy and family history
- Occupations - Pearlers
- Australia -- Race relations
- Hughenden (E Qld SF55-01)
- Townsville (NE Qld SE55-14)
- Mer / Murray Island (Qld TSI SC55-05)
- Australian
- Other authors/contributors:
- Mabo, Edward, 1936-1992, author
- Available From:
- PO Box 6042, St Lucia Queensland 4067, website: http://www.uqp.com.au
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
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