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The People of Weipa South

Australia, 1979
film

A look at the benefits and problems that the Comalco Mining Company has brought to the Aborigines and Island people of Weipa South.

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Welcome to my home

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Strangers in their own land

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Aluminium in Australia

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Aluminium in the 80's: the Comalco story

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My valley is changing

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