A History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Defence of Australia

Western Australia

Serving our Country: Indigenous Australians, war, defence and citizenship

One of the major outcomes of the Serving our Country research project, 'Serving our Country:Indigenous Australians, war, defence and citizenship', has just been published by NewSouth Publishing.

Broome Yarn Up

The Broome Community Yarn Up was held 7-9 September 2015.

Derby Yarn Up

Local radio station 6DBY FM was our venue for the Derby Yarn Up 7-8 September 2015, and we were fortunate to have the assistance of Gordon Marshall who shared his story of being called up for national service, also his involvement in recognition of Aboriginal people’s defence service.

Jarlmadangah Yarn Up

At Jarlmadangah, 250 km east of Broome, Mary Anne and Allison met with John Watson, Annie Milgin and Gordon Marshall.

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Updated:  16 July 2015/Responsible Officer:  Director, Serving our Country/Page Contact:  CAP Web Team