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Ṉäku Dhäruk : the Bark Petitions : how the people of Yirrkala changed the course of Australian democracy
Wright, Clare2024
Books, Manuscripts
In this engaging narrative, Wright follows the story of petitions on bark created by the Yirrkala community in Arnhem Land in 1963, protesting bauxite mining on traditional lands.
Main title:
Ṉäku Dhäruk : the Bark Petitions : how the people of Yirrkala changed the course of Australian democracy / by Clare Wright ; map by Simon Barnard.
Author:
Imprint:
Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne, Vic. : Text Publishing, 2024.
Collation:
xxi, 618 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour), map, portraits (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Democracy trilogy ; n3.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part I. WetPart II. DryPart III. Build-up.
ISBN:
9781922330864 (paperback)
Dewey class:
333.2
Language:
EnglishN230
Subject:
Aboriginal Australians -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem LandAboriginal Australians -- Legal status, laws, etcAboriginal Australians -- Government relationsAboriginal Australians -- Land tenure -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem LandYolngu (Australian people) -- Government relationsAboriginal Australians, Treatment ofPetitions -- Australia -- History -- 20th centuryNative title (Australia) -- HistoryMineral industries -- Social aspects -- AustraliaYolngu (Australian people) -- Land tenureYirrkala (N.T.) -- History
BRN:
506181
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 333.2 NAK | Onloan - Due: 06 Dec 2024 |