For much of the 20th century, Aboriginal stockmen and domestic workers were the underpaid backbone of Australia's pastoral industry, but while they rarely saw actual money they, their families and communities were often supported by their employers. This almost feudal arrangement had the advantage of allowing indigenous people to stay in their own country, care for their land and sites, and pass on their culture and knowledge to succeeding generations. Although long overdue and well intentioned, the poorly planned ...
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For much of the 20th century, Aboriginal stockmen and domestic workers were the underpaid backbone of Australia's pastoral industry, but while they rarely saw actual money they, their families and communities were often supported by their employers. This almost feudal arrangement had the advantage of allowing indigenous people to stay in their own country, care for their land and sites, and pass on their culture and knowledge to succeeding generations. Although long overdue and well intentioned, the poorly planned implementation of the Equal Wages Award and lack of communication with Aboriginal people and pastoralists had devastating effects on workers and employers alike. Thirty-five years on, Aboriginal people have, largely by their own efforts, begun the process of recovery - but there is still a long way to go. In this book, Aboriginal people and pastoralists tell of their own experiences of the hardship, struggle and the repercussions resulting from what was a major event in black
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Very Good. 9781863683661. Aborigines. Inscribed by Author. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Law & Criminal Studies; Aborigines; Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 1863683666. ISBN/EAN: 9781863683661. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 37356.
