Fred Hollows interviewed by Peter Read in the Peter Read collection of interviews conducted for his book entitled, Charles Perkins : a biography [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 666337
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Hollows, Fred, 1929-1993, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Written permission required from Dr Read for research and public use.
- Description:
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- 1988 Oct. 26
- 2 sound tape reels (ca. 64 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono. ; 7 in.
- Series:
- Peter Read collection of interviews conducted for his book entitled, Charles Perkins : a biography.
- Summary:
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Professor Hollows tells how he became involved in Aboriginal affairs; going to the Northern Territory to examine eye problems in the bush; setting up the first Aboriginal medical service; Perkins' interest in the medical service; improvements to Aboriginal eye-problems; the trachoma program; political problems in Queensland; trachoma houses; Aborigines' need for political organisations; the problem of dependency; Perkins' idea of producing black capitalists; need for Aboriginal political consciousness and unanimity; mystification of traditionalism; lack of democracy, discrimination and accountability in Aboriginal organisations; hopelessness of Aboriginal society; suicides; Aboriginal mortality and disease rate; white control of FCAATSI; Aboriginal intelligence; Perkins' attitude to creating opportunities for individuals; Perkins' sentimentality; demise of Aboriginal affairs with the creation of ATSIC.
- 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 2079 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2009
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