Lowitja O'Donoghue interviewed by Peter Read in the Peter Read collection of interviews conducted for his book entitled, Charles Perkins : a biography [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2188777
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- O'Donoghue, Lowitja, 1932-2024, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Written permission required from Dr Read for research and public use.
- Description:
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- 1988 Jul. 28
- 1 sound cassette (ca. 94 min.)
- Series:
- Peter Read collection of interviews conducted for his book entitled, Charles Perkins : a biography.
- Summary:
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Ms O'Donoghue speaks of Aboriginal girls being destined for domestic service; the Aborigines Advancement League; Colebrook girls' involvement in the League; the fight to have Aborigines admitted to professions such as teaching and nursing and trade apprenticeships; Dr Duguid; her nursing studies; the Eden Hills Home; acquiring the Quorn Home; UAM mission homes; education; contact with St Francis House; Aboriginal Progress Association; FCAATSI conferences; Colebrook girls' involvement in political issues; meetings at the Coopers' house; Colebrook girls' attitude to protectionism; Malcolm Coopers' leadership; her search for her mother; her contacts with Perkins in the 1970s; her work in the Dept. of Aboriginal Affairs; her work with the NAC; working as Commissioner of the ADC; Chaney; the Select Committee attack on Perkins; government constraints; Perkins' relationship with Wilson; the ADC and the Dept. of Aboriginal Affairs; disagreements with Perkins; hostels.
- Biography/History:
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Ms O'Donoghue is Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Comission (ATSIC). She has also held several other positions including Chair of the Aboriginal Development Commission, 1989-1990, and Director, Aboriginal Hostels from 1990.
- Notes:
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this recording may contain names and voices of deceased persons.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Read, Peter, 1945-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Peter Read collection of interviews conducted for his book entitled, Charles Perkins : a biography.
This collection contains 40 records. - Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2058 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1988
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