Welcome to my home

Australia, 1984

Film
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Traces the history of the Aboriginal people of Weipa South since the time white men first arrived in 1606. The early influence of church and government is shown using historic footage and interviews with Aboriginal community leaders. Examines Aboriginal life there today and the interaction with the European settlement, which was established at Weipa to mine the bauxite deposit.

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production company

Comalco Ltd

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Language

English

Duration

00:43:00:00

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Colour

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