Triumphs and tragedies

Description:

"Oombulgurri emerged from the remnants of a Christian mission to become one the first independent indigenous communities in Australia. During its 97 years its people have participated in events that captured national headlines ... . ... in these pages we discover how church and government policies and failures shape the present ..."--Back cover.

subjects: Missions,  Aboriginal Australians,  Forrest River Mission,  History,  Church of England

Places: Forrest River,  Oombulgurri,  Western Australia,  Oombulgurri (W.A.)