Takeover (A)

Australia, 1979

Film
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On 13th March, 1978 the Queensland government announced its intention to take over the management of the Aurukun Aboriginal Reserve from the Uniting Church. The people of Aurukun complained bitterly, believing that the Church was more sympathetic to their aims and fearing that the State was merely seeking easier access to the rich bauxite deposits on their Reserve. When the Federal Government took the side of the Aborigines the stage was set for national confrontation. Shows the situation at Aurukun during those crucial three weeks.

Credits

producer/director

Judith MacDougall

David MacDougall

production company

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Language

English

Duration

01:30:37:00

Colour

Colour

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