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Murray Island land claim [manuscript] : Eddie Mabo, James Rice and David Passi v the State of Queensland
Bib ID 130511
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Wailu, Jack
Description 1981-1990. 
1.5 cm. (1 vol.) 
Summary

Transcript of evidence of Jack Wailu presented to J. Moynihan, Supreme Court of Queensland, at Murray Island on 24 May 1989. "being a claim at law by the Miriam People alleging traditional native title to Murray, Dawar and Waier Islands and surrounding seas and reefs located in the Eastern Torres Straits, in the State of Queensland ..."-Title Page. Contents include photos, maps, statement of claim (May 1982), opening and closing remarks by J. Moynihan, transcript of evidence and a written statement by Wailu. Inscribed 'To Jack and family ...', by Bryan Keon-Coen (Plaintiffs), 14 July 1991. Has annotations.

Biography/History Jack Wailu was one of the witnesses involved in the Mabo case. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no : NLA MS 9394.

Subjects Wailu, Jack - Archives.  |  Land tenure - Queensland.  |  Native title.
Details Collect From
MS 9394 Manual Request only from Manuscript Reading Room, 2nd Floor
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