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Artefacts about 1960s

John Gorton Speech first page, thumbnail
Government persists with assimilation policy in the wake of the referendum
Prime Minister John Gorton reaffirmed his government’s commitment to assimilation policy in his address at a conference about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
A black and white photograph of young Bevan Nicholls. He is standing by himself in front of a chaff bag tent. He is wearing a light collared shirt, cardigan and dark pants.
Oral history reveals difficulties seeking financial security
Even when government help was available, it was often not enough to help disadvantaged Aboriginal families out of poverty. One man’s oral history shows years of upheaval trying to find security for his family.
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