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Incoming ATSIC chiefs pledge...

'We'll watch every dollar' •

Self-help. That's set

to be the catchphrase for indigenous Australia after the appointment of Gatjil

Djerrkura as the new Abonginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) chairman.

Mr Djerrkura, a senior Elder of the Wangurri clan in the Northern Territory, says he is committed to financial autonomy through self-help for indigenous Australians.

A believer in self-empowerment, he aims to shy away from the 'government handout syndrome'.

"Aboriginal people have got to accept the responsibility for every dollar that comes our way," Mr Djerrkura said.

The new ATSIC leader has held key positions in Aboriginal health

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and education organisations and has a long and successful history in Aboriginal administration and business.

He replaces former ATSIC chairwoman of seven years Lois O'Donoghue, and will be the last

leader appointed by the Federal Government. The next chair will be elected by the ATSIC board of commissioners.

Mr Djerrkura's appointment has been widely welcomed by Aboriginal groups and both sides of politics.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister John Herron said Mr Djerrkura was an obvious choice for the

post because of his traditional background and business experience.

"I could not go past Mr • Continued Page 4 • More reports Page 4

Hanging for Hobart

aDavid Bird has been sailing through the past few months - literally - as part

of an 18-member squad of indigenous Australians taking part in a unique joint venture in Sydney. The Victorian m a n , pictured here from the masthead of a yacht in Sydney Harbour, has his sights set firmly on joining two other indigenous Australians in what will be the sailing adventure of a lifetime. Find

out what it is in our special report on the Back Page. Picture: Sydney Morning Herald Church leaders demand apology, compo over stolen generation - Page 3

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Thousands in Melbourne protest march

HThousands more

people have taken to the streets at an anti-racism protest, this time

in Melbourne. A crowd, including many

indigenous Australians, estimated at more than 20,000 marched through Melbourne to drive h o m e their anti-racism message.

While the protest was obviously targeted at independent Federal M P Pauline Hanson, whose comments about Aboriginal funding and immigration have sparked the debate, her name hardly rated a mention at the Melbourne gathering.

Speakers, including Victorian Aboriginal Elders, appeared loath to mention her name, focusing instead on positives including reconciliation.

But there were plenty of banners held by marchers with slogans telling M s Hanson to 'shut up or go home' and saying 'Pauline you don't represent us'.

The Melbourne rally earlier this month was the latest in a series of anti-racism protests around the nation.

Other major rallies have been held in Sydney, Brisbane, Ipswich and other centres, with more planned.

• Pictured: Dancers from the 'Of O n e Fire' Aboriginal group lead the way at the protest march in Melbourne.

Howard gives warning on 'extravagant' land claims

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'Extravagant' land claims

will undermine community support for the native title process and national reconciliation, Prime Minister John Howard

says. Mr Howard declined to comment directly on the Larrakia people's claim with the National Native Title Tribunal on vacant land in Darwin.

But he said he was concerned whenever claims were made which had an apparent ambit character, particularly when they were made on areas of large cities.

"These are the sort of claims that can have the impact of encouraging those in the community who would denigrate and destroy the native title process," Mr Howard told Parliament.

Aborigines backing the Darwin claim have defended it as legitimate, calling it a proper exercise of native rights.

The Larrakia have lodged a native title claim to unalienated Crown land in Darwin and its surrounds, including parks and reserves, some beaches, and areas earmarked for development.

Development and public access would not be restricted if the claim were won, but compensation would be expected, the Larrakia have said.

The N T s Country-Liberal Party Chief Minister, Shane Stone, has condemned the claim as a 'grossly irresponsible' bid for compensation money. Mr Howard said not everyone in the community supported native title and concerns about ambit-style claims were legitimate. 'There is a danger that such claims can have the effect of undermining, rather than enforcing, the reconciliation process," he said.

Larrakia lodge land claim over Darwin

• M B The W J H comprehensive

^ B native title claim N T I over a capital city

I and surrounding I I areas has been ^~~~^~^ announced in Darwin by the Larrakia Aboriginal people.

The claim has been made over undeveloped Crown land in the Darwin and Palmerston region, including beaches, public reserves, mangroves, creeks and nature reserves.

In public areas such as beaches and reserves, the Larrakia are only claiming 'co­existence' with the people of Darwin.

"While we want our native title rights respected, we do not want to prevent the public from using beaches and enjoying our national heritage," a Larrakia spokesman said.

"We want the people of

GALARRWUY YUNUPINGU Darwin to continue to enjoy their recreation activities while protecting our sacred sites and the environment.

"This claim is an opportunity for Larrakia and other people to come together to build a society we can all be proud of, where everybody's rights are

respected." The Northern Land Council

said homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, roads and public works could not be claimed under the Native Title Act.

NLC chairman Galarrwuy Yunupingu stressed that the Larrakia and the council favoured partnerships for development on traditional country.

"It is wrong to say native title stops development," he said.

'The NLC has already brokered landmark agreements between native title holders and mining companies in the Top End.

"The growing number of agreements between traditional land owners and developers under the N T Land Rights Act shows all Australians can benefit when negotiations with Aboriginal people are

approached in good faith. "The Larrakia want to

negotiate appropriate compensation arrangements with developers. This has nothing to do with a so-called grab for taxpayers' dollars."

Mr Yunupingu dismissed as mischievous claims by Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister Mike Reed that there was a veil of secrecy over the claim.

NLC chief executive officer Norman Fry has also rejected N T Government claims that Darwin residents could be forced to pay to use beaches and parks if the claim succeeded.

N T Chief Minister Shane Stone has maintained the claim is simply a 'money-grab' by local indigenous people.

But NLC executives flatly rejected the claim, rejecting any suggestion that fees would be charged if the claim succeeded.

CLC condemns NT leader's 'myth-making' B^^^B The Central Land Council has

^ H condemned N T Chief Minister _ ^ ( Shane Stone for what it says

N T I is his myth-making over the I Darwin native title claim.

L _ ^ ^ J C L C executive director Tracker Tilmouth said Mr

Stone was wrong to describe the Larrakia Aboriginal people's claim as a 'greedy land grab' over Darwin, and the Chief Minister's public comments seemed to be cynically designed to whip up unnecessary fear and

opposition in the wider community. "We support the Larrakia claimants and

the Northern Land Council and wish them success with their claim," Mr Tilmouth said.

"Unfortunately, the Larrakia are facing the same problems the Mbantuarinya-Arrente people had to confront when they lodged their claim in Alice Springs.

"They were, and continue to be, subjected to a campaign of scaremongering by the N T Government for simply seeking recognition of their rights under the law.

"However, the Alice Springs Town Council and the local community quickly came to realise that the Alice Springs native title claim did not pose a threat to their property or community life. Since then the Mbantuarinya-Arrente people have worked with the Alice Springs Town Council to ensure it is 'business as usual'.

"Like the Larrakia people, the Mbantuarinya-Arrente people are simply seeking recognition of their traditional ownership of the land."

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ABOVE: There were smiles galore when Santa Claus took a break from

his busy Christmas schedule to drop in on the kids at the Jarjum Pre-School in Lismore, northern

New South Wales. Scenes like this have been c o m m o n around the

country in the lead-up to Christmas.

Church leaders call for apology •

Australian church

leaders have called for an apology to indigenous people and for justice and compensation for

those who suffered the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families.

The National Council of Churches (NCC) made the call after a meeting with Federal politicians at Parliament House.

Anglican Bishop of Bathurst and N C C Task Force of a Just Reconciliation chairman Bruce Wilson said the policy of removing Aboriginal children from their families was genocidal and was to be expected under Nazism.

"Whatever benevolent ideas the instigators and perpetrators of this may have had, and I acknowledge the involvement of many churches in it, this policy deserves no other name than criminal or genocidal," Bishop Wilson said.

"As a nation we must apologise to indigenous Australians for this evil atrocity and offer recompense to the living victims of it." Bishop Wilson said non-indigenous Australians had yet to acknowledge this part of their history.

Anglican Primate Archbishop Keith Rayner said the older generation brought up on a white perspective of history needed to overcome that blindness. He said reconciliation had slowed but was vital for a healthy society.

Bishop Wilson listed six reasons for growing depression among Aboriginal church leaders around the nation.

"As a nation w e must apologise to indigenous Australians for this evil

atrocity and offer recompense to the living victims of it."

These were: • The 'irresponsible' handling of

corruption allegations against the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. • Deaths in custody as frequent

as before the royal commission into their causes. • Rushing of the stolen

generations inquiry and withdrawal of funding. • Undermining of the Native

Title Act.

• Fear that social justice and reconciliation would disappear.

• The racist rhetoric used in the lead-up to the March election.

Bishop Wilson said non-indigenous Australians empathised with families driven off farms after several generations, but must learn to empathise also with Aborigines forced off their land after 2000 generations.

He said that church leaders were concerned about the shallowness of much of the debate about reconciliation.

"It is shallow in the sense of what we human beings are, all of us are the past, the present and the future and you can't separate them and we've got to work together with a deep understanding that Aboriginal suffering comes from the appropriation of

Aboriginal land 200 years ago," Bishop Wilson said.

He said it was not a question of wallowing in guilt, but of taking responsibility for actions and acting appropriately.

• The Koori Mail's Dona Graham has just returned from a major World Council of Churches indigenous conference in Brazil. Look for her special reports in our next edition out on January 15.

Alcohol sale restriction agreement is welcomed • p m f ^ H Aboriginal groups have welcomed a trial W ^M program to limit the sale of alcohol to

^ ^ indigenous people at the Curtin Springs N T I Roadhouse, in the Northern Territory.

The restrictions, which followed I I lengthy talks, have been approved under

a special measures certificate issued by the Race Discrimination Commissioner.

Under the trial, the roadhouse will not sell any takeaway alcohol to Aboriginal people but will permit on-site drinking for a three-hour period each day for six months starting on January 1.

From July 1, the roadhouse will then sell only one six-pack of takeaway beer to each customer, but no on-site drinking will be allowed.

The roadhouse owners have also agreed to restrict alcohol sales at the request of communities when ceremonial or other business takes place in the region.

Closely monitored The agreement, similar to one now in place at

Wiluna in Western Australia, will be closely monitored and evaluated by the NT Liquor Commission.

Winnie Woods, vice-chairwoman of the Alice Springs-based NPY Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation, welcomed the NT trial.

"We are so happy that at last we have come to some agreement to restrict alcohol sales at Curtin Springs Roadhouse," she said.

"We have been talking about this for eight years and ... we feel this is a real start.

"We think it is really good that the owners of the roadhouse have agreed to the special measures certificate and we feel that our people can look forward to safer and happier times next year."

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N e w leader for ATSIC New-look board for peak organisation The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Commission has a new-look leadership, with just four commissioners from the last board winning re-election.

Steve Gordon from New South Wales, 'Sugar' Ray Robinson and Terry O'Shane from Queensland and Spencer Riley from Western Australia were the four re-elected, along with Torres Strait Islander representative Joseph Elu, who will sit until ATSIC elections are held in that region during March.

Mr Gordon becomes the only person to have won re-election to the board three times.

The new members of the board are: Preston Thomas (WA South East), Reg Birch (WA North), Terry Whitby (WA Central), John Delaney (NSW Metropolitan), Jim Wright (NSW East),

Josie Crawshaw (NT North), David Curtis (NT Central), Lester Rosendale (Qld Far North West), Ian Delaney (Qld Metropolitan), Wayne Miller (South Australia), Leonie Dickson (Tasmania) and Geoff Clark (Victoria).

ATSIC regional chairpeople elections also have been finalised. Those elected were:

• Western Australia. Perth, Clem Riley; Narrogin, Arthur Slater; Kalgoorlie, Veronica Williams-Bennell; Warburton, Bernard Newberry; Derby, Vic Hunter; Kununurra, Ian Trust; Broome, Kevin Puertollano; South Hedland, Adrian (Ducko) Brahim; Geraldton, Arthur (Sandy) Davies.

• Queensland. Cooktown, Jacob Wolmby; Mt Isa, Reg Hookey; Roma, Bertie Button; Rockhampton, David Wragge; Brisbane, Patricia

Thompson; Cairns, Nerelle Nicol; Townsville, Jenny Pryor.

• Northern Territory. Darwin, Carmelita Dunn; Katherine, Tony Jack; Jabiru, Ronald Lamilami; Nhulunbuy, Bobby Munurrung Wunungmurra; Alice Springs, William Tilmouth; Tennant Creek, Noel Hayes; Apatula, Clarry Robinya.

• New South Wales. Sydney, Chris B Williams; Bourke, Sam Jeffries; Wagga Wagga, Hewitt Whyman; Queanbeyan, Ossie Stewart; Coffs Harbour, Jimmy Budd; Tamworth, Ronald Allen.

• South Australia. Adelaide, Matt Rigney; Port Augusta, Alwyn McKenzie; Ceduna, Alan Dodd.

• Victoria. Wangaratta, Lois Peeler; Ballarat, Bob Egan.

• Tasmania. Hobart, John Clarke. STEVE GORDON

RAY ROBINSON

Robinson back as deputy

chairman The new ATSIC Board of

Commissioners has re-elected 'Sugar' Ray Robinson as its deputy chairman.

Mr Robinson had been elected to the position in February following the resignation of Charles Perkins.

A descendant of the Bidjara people of south-western Queensland, Mr Robinson has been involved in indigenous affairs for more than three decades and Is president of the National Aboriginal Islander Legal Services Secretariat.

ATSIC chairman Gatjil Djerrkura welcomed Mr Robinson's re-election as providing the mostly new board with a sense of continuity and direction.

"It is clear that the commissioners value Commissioner Robinson's experience," he said.

Mr Robinson said that one of his priorities would be to see opportunities for communities to gain enhanced self-management and self-determination at a grassroots level.

"ATSIC's structure, through its regional councils, is the important vehicle for achieving these goals," he said.

Mr Robinson said he also would be devoting time to ensuring full implementation by all levels of government of the 339 recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

Warm welcome for m a n in the hot seat

a p V B Gatjil Djerrkura's ^J ^ ^ B appointment to the

^ Aboriginal and k ^ ^ ^ A Torres Strait

S k r 4 Islander ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ • ^ Commission's top job has been welcomed by a wide range of Aboriginal and political groups.

Northern Land Council (NLC) chairman Galarrwuy Yunupingu said Mr Djerrkura's strong views on economic independence for Aboriginal people would be productive to indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.

"I am very proud that a highly respected Yolngu man from Arnhem Land has risen to such heights," Mr Yunupingu said.

"He has the breadth of vision to bring understanding and insight to the commercial realities affecting all Australians, and how this fits in with Aboriginal traditional culture".

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation chairman Patrick Dodson said he looked forward to working with Mr Djerrkura as a member of the council, a position he takes on automatically in accordance with the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Act.

Mr Dodson paid tribute to

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former chairwoman Lois O'Donoghue who he said 'steered ATSIC through a period of enormous challenge in the area of indigenous affairs'.

Other indigenous leaders to welcome Mr Djerrkura's appointment included Tiwi Elder Robert Tipungwuti, Warlpiri Elder and former Central Land Council chairman Rex Granites and

Jawoyn leader Robert Lee. Meanwhile, Ms O'Donoghue

has wished the board and Mr Djerrkura every success.

But she said ATSIC and indigenous affairs faced many challenges in the next three years.

These included the proposed changes to the Native Title Act 1993, the summit on deaths in custody, responses to ATSIC's Native Title Social Justice Report and the recently completed national inquiry into the 'stolen generations'.

"Under our legislation, ATSIC is the principal source of advice to Government on indigenous issues, and it is vital for ATSIC to enjoy a productive relationship with both its constituency and the Government," Miss O'Donoghue said.

Federal Opposition Leader Kim Beazley and Opposition Aboriginal Affairs spokesman Daryl Melham said that while they would have preferred an elected chairman, they wished the new board under Mr Djerrkura well.

Australian Democrats Leader Cheryl Kernot looked forward to a constructive working relationship with Mr Djerrkura.

'We'll watch every cent' • From Page 1

Djerrkura, who will bring to the position a great deal of organisational skill, corpo­rate ability and an understanding and involvement in traditional Aboriginal life," Senator Herron said.

Mr Djerrkura sees himself as a 'work­ing class person' and 'quiet achiever'.

"I think it is time to bring quiet achiev­ers into the open arena and share the successes," he said.

"There are quite a proportion of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders who are doing things on their own, without government assistance.

"It is that sort of image that we need to promote a lot more so that people do see and understand another side to Aboriginal development, rather than just putting us into one stereotype".

Senator Herron also named the other government-appointed ATSIC Commissioner. He is Queensland police officer Inspector Colin Dillon.

He's got what it takes: Minister

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister John Herron says his appointment of Gatjil Djerrkura and Colin Dillon at the ATSIC board has come after extensive consultation with indigenous communities.

The combination of a traditional background and business experience meant Mr Djerrkura was an obvious choice for the top ATSIC job, the Minister said.

"Gatjil Djerrkura is an outstanding Australian by any measure. He is a highly respected traditional Elder in his clan and a highly successful businessman in the wider community. He is a role model for his people," Senator Herron said.

"I could not go past Mr

Djerrkura who will bring to the position a great deal of organisational skill, corporate ability and an understanding and involvement in traditional Aboriginal life."

Senator Herron said that all Aboriginal people should welcome a traditional man at the helm of ATSIC.

The Minister said Colin Dillon had a reputation for integrity and honesty and was instrumental in providing key evidence to the Fitz­gerald Inquiry into corruption.

"Inspector Dillon has spent a lot of time working with indigenous prisoners in Queensland," the Minister said. "I am certain he will make a very positive and constructive contribution to the board-of ATSIG."

An Elder with a

wealth of experience

New ATSIC leader Gatjil Djerrkura is a senior Elder of the Wangurri Aboriginal clan and is responsible for a number of traditional and ceremonial activities on behalf of his clan and the East Arnhem Land/Yirrkala Aboriginal community of the Northern Territory.

Mr Djerrkura, 47, was born in Yirrkala, a settlement near Nhulunbuy. He went to the regional Methodist mission school and later a Methodist college in Brisbane.

A former regional manager in the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Djerrkura became chairman of ATSIC's Commercial Development Corporation (CDC) and is a director for the Henry Walker Group and managing director of Yirrkala Business Enterprises, a contract company associated with Nabalco's bauxite mine.

He is also chairman of Batchelor College in Darwin, chairman of the Miwatj Health Corporation of East Arnhem and chairman of the Northern Aboriginal Investment Corporation.

In 1984 he was awarded the Order of Australia for services to the Aboriginal community.

Although claiming to be a 'quiet achiever' and not much of a politician, he unsuccessfully contested a Northern Territory by-election as one of two Aboriginal candidates for the conservative Country-Liberal Party (CLP).

Mr Djerrkura has been married to Jenny since 1976 and has three children, Damian, 19, Fiona, 18, and Nathan, 8.

The Federal Government has also named Queensland Police Inspector Colin Dillon to its other ATSIC board position. Inspector Dillon is the officer in charge of the Cultural Advisory Office of the Queensland Police Service. He has served as officer in charge of the Queensland Police Rescue Squad and as administrator of the Queensland Police Independent Task Force which was set up under the Fitzgerald Commission of Inquiry into corruption.

Inspector Dillon was the first indigenous Australian to have a commissioned police rank and has recently been appointed chairman of the Indigenous Studies Board of the Queensland University of Technology.- - - -

D E C E M B E R 18. 1996.

People move to reassure green groups ^ ^ • 1 ^ ^ ^ % Aboriginal people I umii m n a v e moved to • N S W ^ reassure ^^. A^m conservationists ^KL\\\\\\maaa\\\a\W that their newly w o n control over five N e w South Wales national parks will not lead to exploitation of the parks.

The N S W Aboriginal Land Council said legislation just passed in State Parliament w a s a major step towards reconciliation in Australia.

This w a s despite three environmental groups, T h e Nature Conservation Council, the Total Environment Centre and the National Parks Association, opposing the handover on the grounds that Aborigines would be given freehold title, opening the land to economic exploitation.

N S W Aboriginal Land Council chief executive officer A d e n Ridgeway said Aborigines were prepared to talk to green groups to

address their concerns. "While there is black anger

about the position that has been taken in opposition to the Bill itself, the Aboriginal people at the s a m e time are looking at offering the olive branch," Mr Ridgeway said.

But s o m e environmentalists have continued to raise fears.

Mr Ridgeway said s o m e recent statements from conservationists were based on irrational fears.

"The national parks handover is

a s c h e m e that ensures Aboriginal people are involved in areas that have great cultural significance to them," he said.

H e said hunting might occur in the more remote parks but it had to be balanced with conservation values and public safety.

"If they were considering doing such things then that would be in relation to traditional or cultural practices that have occurred for more than 40,000 years," he said.

T h e five parks to be handed over are:

• Jervis Bay National Park, south of Nowra.

• M u n g o National Park, north­west of Mildura.

• Mt Grenville Nature Reserve, north-west of Cobar.

• Mootwingee National Park and Nature Reserve, north-east of Broken Hill.

• Mt Yarrowyck Nature Reserve, north-west of Armidale.

Mansell queries Tasmanian vote ^^^^^B Almost half the voters in recent elections for the I - T A C 1 A b o r i9 i n a l and Torres Strait Islander Commission L . '**" M (ATSIC) in Tasmania were white and so were

I some of the candidates, the Tasmanian ^ L ^ ^ H Aboriginal Centre claimed. ^ ^ ™ ^ ^ ^ The centre had decided to challenge the result of the poll in the Federal Court, TAC legal manager Michael Mansell said late last week.

"It is clear the 1996 Tasmanian ATSIC election was corrupt," he claimed.

"Out of 1094 actual voters, almost half were white.

"Of the 30 candidates, there were 11 or 12 people who everybody knew were not Aboriginal."

The law did not prevent people calling themselves Aboriginal, Mr Mansell said.

"(Queensland independent MP) Pauline Hanson could stand up tomorrow and declare she is an Aborigine and there's no law against it," he said.

For years, some people had made great personal gains out of portraying themselves as Aboriginal, Mr Mansell said.

But when they stood for ATSIC elections they were breaching the law, he added.

Proof of Aboriginality was required at polling booths, but Mr Mansell highlighted a situation which allowed people to apply for postal votes without having to prove they were eligible to vote.

"As a result, the highest proportionate postal vote turnout -647, of whom 520 actually voted - occurred in Tasmania," he said.

"Some candidates openly signed up and encouraged white people to vote in the Aboriginal only election. This is illegal."

Dodson hits out at Howard Govt

MICHAEL MANSELL

tm^^^^t Indigenous Social ^ r V Justice Commissioner

| Mick Dodson has ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ J launched a bitter attack

• f 4 on Prime Minister John ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Howard and the Coalition Government over its handling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and the race debate.

Mr Dodson described as disgusting Mr Howard's criticism of Native Title land claims following a claim over a large part of Darwin.

He said Mr Howard had not shown adequate leadership in the race debate, sparked by independent Queensland M P Pauline Hanson.

Earlier this month, the Larrakia people lodged a Native Title claim over vacant land in Darwin which led Mr Howard to say ambit Native Title claims could undermine the reconciliation process.

Mr Dodson, unveiling his annual report, condemned the remarks.

"How disgusting - the Prime Minister of this country saying we won't have reconciliation if you dare exercise your rights," Mr Dodson said.

"What an atrocity against the Aboriginal people.

"And they blame us for jeopardising reconciliation because some of our people choose to exercise their rights."

MICK D O D S O N

In his report, Mr Dodson referred to the race debate, including several references to Ms Hanson and the Mayor of Port Lincoln, Peter Davis,

who described children of mixed marriages as mongrels.

Mr Dodson likened the views of Ms Hanson to the Government's handling of indigenous affairs.

"I believe there are distinct parallels with the Government's views, the rationale and thrust of policy in indigenous affairs," he said in his report.

He said he did not believe the Government agreed with Ms Hanson's factual inaccuracies or racial denigration.

"But the failure to expressly address and dismiss her views reflects not only an 'understanding' of the tensions lying behind them. I believe it flows from an acceptance of her core premise," Mr Dodson said.

He said Mr Howard should have shown stronger leadership on the race debate. Network in plea to world leaders

An Aboriginal organisation has sent a letter to Asia-Pacific Economic Community leaders calling on them to put pressure on Australia to 'stop racist behaviour and end the cultural genocide of Aborigines'.

"For 208 years Aboriginal people

in Australia have been subject to the theft of our lands, our culture, our spiritual beliefs, our children, our lives and our dignity," the Adelaide-based National Indigenous Cultural Organisations Network of Australia wrote.

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Australian Research Council

Consultancy

Research of Interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Stage 2

The Australian Research Council (ARC) provides advice to the Minister on research funding and research policy, and promotes the conduct ot research and research training of the highest quality tor the benefit of the Australian community. The ARC wishes to engage a consultant to conduct Stage 2 of a two part study designed to discover the level ot support for research on topics of interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In Stage 1 the extent and sources of funding for current research which could be defined as of interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were investigated. In Stage 2, any significant gaps, discrepancies and anomalies in research of interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be investigated both through a process of consultation and discussion, and with reterence to the findings and database arising from Stage 1. In the resulting report, options should be developed tor the ARC on how the Council could raise awareness within the research community of the impact of research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. and the involvement of indigenous people in research ot interest to them. It is expected the project will be completed within six to eight months of commencement. The project will be funded under the National Board's Innovative Projects Program. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of their cost effectiveness and quality.

The closing date lor the receipt ol applications is Friday 10 January 1997, Details of the consultancy project brief can be obtained from: Ms Frances Rose ARC Secretariat GPO Box 9880 CANBERRA 2601

Telephone (06) 240 9850 fax: 106) 240 9869

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Total remuneration package valued to $45,159 including salary ($38,125 - $42,067), employers contribution to superannuation and leave loading. Responsible for the coordination of appropriate consumer/trader education programs for Aboriginal customers, and providing specialist knowledge of Aboriginal issues to mainstream and specific program and resource development. ESSENTIAL: Aboriginality. Experience in developing and implementing projects. A broad knowledge of consumer issues affecting Aboriginal communities. Commitment to social justice. Effective communication skills and demonstrated liaison experience. Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel intrastate. Commitment and capacity to implement EEO and OH&S and culturally diverse policies and programs. DESIRABLE: Relevant tertiary qualifications. NOTE-. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act. 1977. Information Package: Carole McCulloch (02) 9895 0533. Inquiries: Joanne Grenenger (02) 9895 0055. Applications to: Joanne Grenenger, Marketplace Development. Level 5, I Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta. Closing Date: 10 January, 1997.

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Deaths in custody The $30 million Black Deaths in Custody Royal Commission had no hope of reducing deaths in custody, much less stop them completely.

The only way to stop black deaths in custody is to stop ALL deaths in custody, and the only way to do that is to abolish prisons.

But w e non-Aborigines won't do this because prisons (and resulting deaths in custody) are vital to our way of life.

Turning Aboriginal Australia into a prison was one of the excuses given for the invasion by Britain in 1788.

Nobody is sure how many convicts were sent with the First Fleet. There seem to have been 586 male and 192 female convicts.

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Even before they were loaded on the ships in Britain, 17 of them died in custody. Another 23 died in custody on the voyage.

This seems so normal to non-Aborigines that convict-historian, Professor A G L Shaw calmly wrote: 'The death rate (about one in 30) was very low for the period .... the voyage of the fleet must thus be ranked as remarkably successful."

Many more died in custody (or were hanged) after the invasion began. This is the culture facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their attempts to stop "black" deaths in custody.

Resistance to the invasion by Dharawal and Dharug people was so strong that it took nearly a year for Governor Phillip to take into custody any Aboriginal people.

In December 1788 Phillip sent an expedition to Dharug (Manly) to capture two men in an attempt to break the resistance.

One managed to escape, but the other was taken into custody and brought back to Dharug Sydney Cove/Circular Quay. The invaders didn't know his name so they called him 'Manly'. Later they found that his name was Arabanoo.

He tried to escape in February 1789, but was caught. Within two months he died in custody from the small pox which was introduced by the invaders.

Governor Phillip wasn't deterred by this. In December 1789 he sent a second expedition which succeeded in capturing Colbee and Bennelong.

Colbee escaped within a week, but Bennelong wasn't able to escape until May 1790.

So long as w e non-Aborigines

accept prisons and deaths in custody as normal, w e cannot stop doing it to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

In a sick kind of way, it is true equal opportunity! W e will do it to anybody, irrespective of race, religion or colour, but being rich helps.

BRENN BARCAN Brighton, Victoria

Old religion I read Todd Condie's article: 'Is Ours the Oldest Religion' (KM, Edition 138) with interest. The focus on serpent prompted m e to write this letter and provide some additional information which I believe will be of interest to professors of religion, anthropologists and social scientists, besides the common person.

The serpent, rather the cobra to be precise, is a major element of worship in Hindu pantheon (collection of gods). Hindus worship granite images of the cobra, either singly or two in an intertwined posture positioned under a majestic ficus tree.

Hindu theology revolves around the acceptance of Nature as the ultimate and most supreme.

That is why not only the serpent, but many other animal and plant forms, are also venerated. Such a veneration has indeed provided many advantages. For instance, when w e view it from the angle of organic biodiversity and conservation, this belief of venerating non-human forms (though someone can readily call

this as stupid blind faith) has saved much of Indian fauna and flora from destruction.

Being new to Australia, I a m yet to know more about the life, culture, and heritage of the Australian aboriginal people.

But I a m sure, like many other very ancient cultures of the world (native Americans, for example), it will reveal many fascinating dimensions which should help the modern and so-called civilised human beings to utilise Nature effectively, rather than exploiting it greedily.

A RAMAN Dubbo, NSW

First Peoples First!

While the Senate must be applauded for taking a humanitarian stand to ensure that new arrivals in Australia are not subject to unnecessary hardship, the outstanding hardship needs of First Peoples (who have been here all since the beginning) must take precedence.

The Federal Coalition Budget cuts to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission of $400 million mean that many Aboriginal people will be worse off.

They are the original battlers! And no new taxes are

necessary to provide the Budget funds for ATSIC - the diesel fuel rebate can be cut by the corresponding amount.

First People first - Budget cuts last!

JIM DUFFIELD Beechboro, W A

Your P o e m s

Poor Pauline Poor Pauline

Life without her would be serene

She speculates that us Kooris are unclean

When it was her people that built a steeple

Threw us Kooris, that in western society way were feeble

To the bottom of the pit Poor Pauline when she talks

her mouth overflows with ....

Poor Pauline does she even know that it was her kind

That did the scumbag deed to unwind

60,000 years of beautiful history in 200

And to blame us is to m e a bloody mystery.

RAY ROBINSON Coonamble, NSW

Kidnapped They came like thieves

In the dawn of the morning, Like Hitler's men. They struck without warning

They handcuffed our Fathers And dragged them away Our Mothers just wept, They cried, and they prayed.

Put on a 'crash-launch' And banished from Palms. Seven men were kidnapped; The policemen were armed.

Seven families were exiled, Seven families sent away, From parents and from loved ones; W a s the price w e had to pay.

They fought for our Freedom From 'under the Act' From Oppression, and Misery, Just because w e were black.

In my memory, they are Heroes And forever will be The 'Magnificent Seven' W h o set Palm Island free.

KEMANEA THAIDAY Palm Island, Qld

Stirring The Pot Cold green eyes

Glaring From the coloured page.

Distorted facts Full of rage Voice quivers.

'This is my country too" Voice screams.

Ignorance abounding - Goes Unhindered.

The Xenophobic Pot - Stirs - Exploding.

'Free Speech' And racist fear - Entwine.

A 'liberal' view of history Born - This time.

LORRAINE McGEE-SIPPEL Lane Cove, NSW

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Sydney taxi incident highlights race issues Recently I was chosen from Alice Springs

to audition at the NAISDA Dance Theatre in Sydney for acceptance in a three-year study program which will allow m e to teach dancing.

While in Sydney I attended the NAISDA birthday celebration (see our report on Page 15).

After the party, some dance colleagues and I walked into a main city street to get a taxi. A few of the people I was with were from Bathurst Island and the Torres Strait, and were much blacker than the Aborigines from

the Northern Territory. It was about 4am when we reached the

main city street, but many cab drivers appeared wary of picking us up.

Some drivers would stop on the side of the road just to look at us, but once they saw we were indigenous they accelerated and left us standing there.

It was about 5.30am when we finally got a cab to stop for us. Guess what colour the driver was? That's right, the same as me.

W e told him of our experiences and asked him just what it took to get a cab in Sydney.

He told us we had problems because our hair was in plaits!

Just because w e are a different colour it does not mean we are all the same. Some people might jump cabs in some places, but it doesn't mean that everyone jumps cabs.

I have never felt so out of place before in my life. It was humiliating and there was no need for it.

If cab drivers in Sydney won't stop to pick up Aboriginal dancers, then what makes you think they will stop to pick up the black athletes who will come from all over the

world for the Sydney Olympic G a m e s in 2000?

I just hope they are treated with respect. After all, it's people like us who keep those cab drivers in a job.

I believe that thanks to independent M P Pauline Hanson's comments, we're all being discriminated against because of our skin colour.

It's incidents like the one our group had that make racism an issue.

DONNA LEMON Alice Springs, NT

Your Poetry Send your poems to any of the addresses listed in the panel on the facing pag.

Who Cares? When the whites first came to

this, our land You would try to teach us your

way But it was a way we did not

want to learn.

So you beat us and killed some and put us in mission camps

"Oh well, who cares? Just another Aboriginal dead."

You raped the women and beat the men as you made us slaves

But, "Oh well, who cares? Just another Aboriginal dead."

You put us in chains as we died from hunger

"Oh well, who cares? Just another Aboriginal dead."

W e were wrongfully bashed and hung in jail

"Oh well, who cares? Just another Aboriginal dead."

You treat us by the colour of our skin

Not by what's in the heart,

Now when men, women and children die in the streets

"Oh well, who cares? Just another Aboriginal dead."

You want to know who cares? The families of all the people

who have died. So next time, please look past

the colour of the skin And you will find there ordinary

people, just like You!

CASSANDRA GRAY Pitjara Nation (aged 16)

Freedom I awakened to the breaking of the dawn, to hear

what it had to say C o m e join m e on this journey, you're given

another day I sat by the fire and waited, for the old black billy

to boil No anxiety, no rush, no fear, to begin a day of

toil

The world is mine, a whole big world, as far as the eye can see

No interruption from further out, to come and bother m e

wait, I'll see That turmoil never did provide, the wants I want

for m e

I can sit for hours listening, to silence as I know it

Experience joy, excitement, but outwardly, not to show it

Frustration is what frustration is, it's never meant to be

The way that I best cope with it, I close my eyes to see

free The world is mine to ponder, the safety of being Serenity now is what I seek, and this is how I get a it To take my time, to plan my day, over a mug of

tea

The comfort of never knowing, what each day has in store

Help m e treasure what I have now, stop seeking more and more

God will provide all that I need, should I just

Take time to think, take time to pray, I can't make it so I let it

When the Sun goes down on another day, I then add up my cost

And the fact that I can do this, is proof that I haven't lost.

HAROLD HUNT Bigga, NSW

Christmas/New Year messages W e asked s o m e of the

people w e have spoken with recently for a Christmas/New Year message. Here they are.

Jagera Elder, Neville T Bonner - May the year 1997 bring to Australia a time of true togetherness of all people regardless of their cultural backgrounds. I would urge my fellow Australians to wear a small piece of orange ribbon as an indication of their belief in this togetherness. May w e all make a bold step forward towards national reconciliation.

Phillipa McDermott, Koori Radio in Sydney - From everyone at Koori Radio w e wish everybody a merry merry and a happy happy. Our resolution is to get our 24-hour licence before hell freezes over so w e can talk to all you fellas out there. Stay black, live and deadly.

All the mob at Waringarr Radio in Kununurra, WA -

NEVILLE BONNER

Wishing all mobs a merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year. Good spirits for '97.

Koori Arts Collective in Melbourne - Wish everybody a happy silly season and enjoy your downtime.

Our wish is for more core funding for the Arts Collective and for all our fellow arts workers

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around the country.

Leanne Miller, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Tourism - W e hope that everybody supports local tour operators and help keep them afloat. Get out and book now.

Wayne Bynder, Radio Goolarri in Broome -All the gang at Radio Goolarri and B A M A (Broome Aboriginal Media Association) wish all indigenous people a very merry Christmas and new year. W e hope next year will be a lot better than this one for everyone.

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists' Co-op in Sydney - W e wish you a blak X m a s to all those blak fellas out there. Look out for our new premises at the Earth Exchange building in the Rocks in Sydney next year.

Jaki Gothard, Torres News on Thursday Island, Torres Strait Islands - Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year from all staff and supporters of Australia's Top' Newspaper.

Ina Gebadi, TSIMA fTorres Strait Islands Media Association) - Hope everyone whoda read this greeting gud prapa good one this year. ESSO.

John Harding, playwright and Australia Council fellowship winner - My N e w Year's resolution for 1997 is to take my writing much more seriously, to discipline my time more and to stop working on Koori time!

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Authorities to get rid of 'white death' at Baryulgil

Pictures by JACKLYN WAGNER

Neil Walker and his wife Linda spend a final few minutes in their old family h o m e before it is demolished. Their new home is on the left in this picture.

Action at last!

Former Baryulgil resident Darrell Walker returned home as part of the demolition team. He Is wearing the protective clothing needed for the dangerous work.

^a\\\\\\\\\\\\\\^^k An Aboriginal I M C I A / m settlement in northern

I Nt>W m New Soutn Wa|es l ^ . ^ H whose people lived, V \\\\\\\\\*^kW worked, played and died in the shadow of an asbestos mine are now burying a past which haunts them every time somebody coughs.

The townspeople of Baryulgil, about 95km north-west of Grafton, have had to live with the deadly effects of the former open-cut asbestos mine for 35 years.

Years ago, asbestos was valued for its fire-retarding properties. But it has since been linked with deadly lung diseases - a fact borne out by the many people with serious lung complaints at Baryulgil.

The ground on which Baryulgil people walked was contaminated with asbestos, the roads were made with asbestos tailings, the houses were occasionally covered in clouds of asbestos dust which blew from the mine site and workers brought home asbestos dust for their children to play in.

Now, finally, the authorities have decided to do something about this appalling problem at Baryulgil.

Under the first stage of the TRIP program - an agreement between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, the N S W Government and the N S W Aboriginal Land Council

By TODD CONDIE

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- the settlement's mine has been sealed, sewerage, roads and water services have been upgraded and four houses and the school are to be demolished and rebuilt.

The TRIP agreement was formed in 1990 to target 45 former Aboriginal reserves and missions across N e w

"After 25 years of talk and arguments, there is a lot of satisfaction in seeing the work finally happen..."

South Wales. The extreme health dangers of

exposure to asbestos are still evident as workers demolishing the buildings wear space-age chemical suits and use water to settle any rising dust carrying the deadly microscopic fibres.

Baryulgil Square Co-operative

secretary Neil Walker, who has the deadly disease asbestosis (scarring of the lungs), said the clean-up of the town was welcome but long overdue.

"After 25 years of talk and arguments, there is a lot of satisfaction in seeing it finally happen," Mr Walker said.

"People had been noticing health problems for years but didn't put it down to the asbestos then because w e were never, ever told of the dangers."

Mr Walker said it was the future generations of Baryulgil children he was concerned about because health complaints such as asbestosis and

asbestos-related lung cancer didn't show up until decades later.

The second stage of the TRIP agreement involves the demolition and construction of 10 more homes on property owned by the Baryulgil Aboriginal Land Council under the N S W Aboriginal Land Rights Act of 1983.

The mine, owned by James Hardie Industries, closed in the mid-1970s

and a partial relocation to the government-built town of Mulabugilmah took place.

But many families returned to Baryulgil because of traditional or family ties.

The first stage of the rehabilitated Baryulgil Square will be officially opened on December 20. ft. TH6-KOORI MAIL, W E D N E S D A Y , D E C E M B E R T8T T996.

Fury after Qld police raid • V H j M Outraged Aboriginal I ^ H I residents of

\\ V I Woorabinda in I ru r^^B central Queensland | Q L D V have lodged a racial ^ L _ _ J discrimination ^•^•"^^ complaint with the Human Rights Commission following a police raid in their area.

The residents claim they were 'rounded up like a mob of cattle' during the raids, which happened while the community was mourning the death of an Elder.

Aboriginal leaders and residents in Queensland have been outraged by the raid, while political leaders have criticised police.

Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Herron questioned whether police had breached a recommendation of the deaths in custody royal commission by raiding the town and serving outstanding warrants during the funeral for Hubert Dooley.

State Police Minister Russell Cooper criticised senior police, including Commissioner Jim O'Sullivan, for their 'insensitive' handling of the operation.

Mr Cooper said he was appalled that police had continued with the operation - codenamed Caloma - when they knew it would clash with the funeral.

But Queensland Police Commissioner Jim O'Sullivan and Queensland Police Union president Gary Wilkinson defended officers involved in the raid, labelling the accusations they

Nothing's changed, says victim's brother

Les Malezer... "An apology from the police force Is necessary to

start the justice process."

The brother of Aboriginal dancer Daniel Yock, who died in police custody three years ago, says the attitude of Queensland police towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has not altered In that time.

Lionel Fogarty said that despite claims police had become more understanding of indigenous traditions, the raid on an Aboriginal funeral in central Queensland this month demonstrated police still did not respect the cultural rituals and beliefs of Aboriginal people.

Mr Fogarty was one of about 30 people at a peaceful rally outside Queensland police headquarters in Brisbane to protest at the police handling of the Woorabinda incident.

He said Queensland police had learned nothing from the circumstances surrounding his brother's death, and would continue to treat Aborigines as second-class citizens until individual officers were brought to account.

"We assumed that there could be some major changes within the police force (after the Daniel Yock death)," Mr Fogarty said.

"But as far as m y knowledge is concerned, even right here In Brisbane protocols have been broken by the police officers themselves, in the outback of our communrty, in the missions and that, it's been broken. I don't think there's been major changes to the effect where the recommendations as well as the protocols have been put into effect by the police."

The rally repeated the call for the Police Commissioner, Jim O'Sullivan, to apologise for the Woorabinda incident, but Mr Fogarty said Aboriginal people wanted stronger action.

"They should get rid of the inefficient police, the ones ignorant of Aboriginal culture," he said.

"They should be put out altogether, sacked or dismantled from their position altogether.

"It's like the racism debate, everyone wants to say sorry about the racist propaganda that's been happening in this country.

"It's like 'sorry about the police brutality', or 'sorry about Danny Yock being killed'.

"We don't want to accept that no more, w e want something practically done, something in justice that's going to be done."

Rally organiser Les Malezer said an apology from the police force was necessary to start the justice process.

"We've got to at least get the Commissioner and the head of the Police Union to acknowledge that this exercise is fundamentally wrong," he said. "They've got to do the apology to do that, and then we'll go for the justice in terms of what needs to happen about w h o organised this (raid), why they organised this, and whose going to take the blame."

He said the Aboriginal community had no faith in the Criminal Justice Commission, or the Queensland Police, to effectively investigate the Incident and bring those responsible to justice.

barged into the funeral 'a pack of lies'.

'The police who were involved in the incident simply have been vilified in the press for no good reason at all," Mr Wilkinson said.

"They went nowhere near the funeral, they did not arrest anybody who was at the funeral -

they waited until the funeral was over."

Police planned the operation after they became aware there were 388 outstanding warrants against residents.

Warrants were issued against 54 people for non-payment of fines in Queensland and N e w

South Wales and for failing to appear in Queensland and N S W magistrates and district courts.

Mr Cooper has apologised to the community for the police actions, which he said has set back efforts at reconciliation between police and the Aboriginal community.

"I spoke with Woorabinda Community leader Terry Munro and apologised to him for that distress, and I have no hesitation in repeating that apology and in publicly stating that I a m sure there is a better way for us to handle these matters," Mr Cooper said.

La Trobe University Scholarships 1997

Realise your ambitions... La Trobe University is making a large number of scholarships available to students throughout Victoria for study commencing in 1997. A university education provides excellent opportunities for satisfying and interesting careers, and I am pleased to offer an extended range of La Trobe University scholarships as some balance against recently increased HECS charges. In an independent survey (see below) La Trobe graduates have praised highly the quality of teaching in their courses and it is also clear that our graduates are very successful in securing appropriate employment. I invite you to give serious thought to the opportunities for study at La Trobe University and to consider carefully making an application for a La Trobe University scholarship.

Michael j Osborne a. Vice-Chancellor

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La Trobe University will offer up to 350 scholarships for n e w students in 1997. The scholarships will be available to students at all La Trobe University campuses: Bundoora, Carlton, AlburyAVodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. Study may be undertaken across a wide range of undergraduate courses including Humanities, Languages and Music; Computing and Technology; Science and Engineering; Law and Education; Business, Economics and Commerce; Social Sciences; Health Sciences; and Visual Arts.

As well as industry-sponsored scholarships, the University is extending its o w n scholarship scheme in the categories:

• Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for metropolitan students resident in Eanyule, Darebin, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.

• Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Students at Regional Campuses

• La Trobe University Undergraduate Scholarships for Commencing First-year Students

• La Trobe University Undergraduate Scholarships for Continuing Students

• Commonwealth Merit-based Equity Scholarships

How to apply Application forms and eligibility criteria will be available from the University Office for Prospective Students (FREECALL 1800 625 365).

They are also available on the World Wide W e b http://www.latrobe.edu.au

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Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a police security check.

CLERICAL OFFICER (RECEPTION) Supporl Offn e, permanent pjrt time 12 positions) - 22.5 hours per week (8.10 am to 1.00 pm] and 20 hours per week (1.00 pm to 5.00 pm). Positron No Total remuneration package valued to SI 6.09 per hour including (salary $7 23 to $14.99 per hour) employers contribution to superannuation and leave loading. Responsible for providing a hiyh quality central reception and switchboard service with a strong client focus. The position also involves providing keyboard/word processing services. Other responsibilities include administration activities such as organising courier services, visitor access and receipt of deliveries. ESSENTIAL: Proven experience in providing a high quality reception service in a demanding office environment. Ability lo manage a switchboard with a high volume of activity. Well developed interpersonal, oral communication, customer service and word processing skills. Ability to work within a small team. Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm (wilh current certificate to AS2708). GENERAL: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Women and People of Non English Speaking Background are encouraged to apply. INQUIRIES: |ohn Egan (02) 9289 3449

CLERICAL OFFICER Grade 1/2, permanent part time (17.5 hours per week - 9.00 am to 12.30 pm Monday to Friday), Chatswood Juvenile Justice Community Services. Position No 96/]|73. Total remuneration package valued to $16.09 per hour including salary ($7.23 to $14,99 per hour) employers contribution to superannuation and leave loading. Responsible for providing quality customer service through the provision of a wide range of clerical and administrative support functions for Chatswood DCS. ESSENTIAL: Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Effective communication and customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality in a sensitive environment. Ability to meet deadlines. Experience in general clerical duties. Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm (with current certificate to AS2708). GENERAL: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Women and People of Non English Speaking Background are encouraged to apply. Inquiries: Phillip Brown (02) 9797 3000.

CO-ORDINATOR, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &

SAFETY Clerk grade 7/8, Central Support Office Position No. 96/)]328. Total remuneration package valued to $51,485 p.a. including salary ($43,328 to $47,960 p.a.) employers contribution to superannuation and leave loading. Responsible for providing quality customer service through the development, implementation and evaluation of OH&S, risk management policies and programs throughout the Department. ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current OH&S and related legislation, regulations, standards and practices. Demonstrated experience in the OH&S field including accident/incident investigation skills. Organisation skills, including capacity to plan and set priorities. High level written and oral communication skills including presentation and negotiation skills Proven ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications. Current drivers licence. Understanding of EEO principles and the capacity to implement the Charter of Principles for a Culturally Diverse Society. DESIRABLE: Relevant tertiary qualifications. Experience in conducting and evaluating OH&S training programs. Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to conduct risk assessments. GENERAL: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women and People of Non English Speaking Background are encouraged to apply. INQUIRIES: Elaine Lamond (02) 9289 3340

SPECIALIST SERVICES

CO-ORDINATOR,

Departmental Professional Officer, grade 111, Southern Cluster. Position No.96/))184. Total remuneration package valued up to $54,510 p.a., including salary ($46,482-$50,778), employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. The position is responsible for developing and co-ordinating a number of community based and specialist custodial and crisis services for juvenile offenders. ESSENTIAL: Post-graduate qualifications in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology. Demonstrated ability to develop and co­ordinate specialist services programs. Extensive expenence in interventions with troubled adolescents/offenders and their families. Experience as a supervisor and trainer in a multidisciplinary setting. Understanding of issues relating to adolescent offending Experience in crisis intervention. Eligible for registration as psychologist within NSW Currenl drivers licence. Proven commitment and capacity to implement Equal Employmenl Opportunity Policies, Occupational Health and Salety Polu ies, and the Charter for a Culturally

iety DESIRABLE: Experience in the ilist programs within an

environment bound by legislative requirements. Experience in dealing with involuntary clients in community based and residential settings Understanding of juvenile justice issues.

INQUIRIES: Peter Muir [042] 268 393.

Applications to: Assistant Personnel Officer, Department of Juvi

FT NSW 1240

Closing Date: ) lanuary 1997

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Two awards to storyteller M M H h Storyteller, writer and performer Maureen Watson is the ^^r * ^ B inaugural recipient of the international humanitarian award, T ^ the Global Leadership Prize, as well as the 1996 Red k ^ ^ . J Ochre Award valued at $50,000.

IkrS T n e Global Leadership Prize is the initiative of the ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ United Nations Association of Australia and is awarded to an individual or organisation judged to have made a significant difference to the quality of other people's lives.

The focus of the prize is on humanitarian leadership and nominations were received from around the world.

Judging jury member Michael Choi said M s Watson's lifelong work has inspired and led Aboriginal people.

Ms Watson had worked tirelessly for Aborigines, and was highly regarded as an educator, lecturing and instructing children and adults overseas in Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Mr Choi said planning for the prize had been under way for some time, but the current race debate sweeping Australia indicated its timeliness.

The Red Ochre Award is the highest honour Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artists can receive from their peers.

It is decided annually by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council from nominations received around the country.

Ms Watson said she was thrilled and humbled by the awards.

Minister rejects Qld centre plan

MAUREEN WATSON

By CHRISTINE HOWES

• f V I I An 11-year campaign • ^ H I for a cultural centre

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^ ^ — ^ _ J following a Minister's refusal to approve

the final stage of the application. Musgrave Park Cultural Centre

Committee chairwoman Jeannie Bell said the decision meant that

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once again Aboriginal people had failed to get what they wanted and would be asked to compromise on something which was extremely important to them.

Natural Resources Minister Howard Hobbs said he had refused the application because of the need to 'draw the line somewhere'.

"We can't keep giving away the park lands throughout the State," he said.

Mr Hobbs said he would be approaching the Aboriginal community again with a view to finding an alternative location.

"While we have knocked it back we have committed ourselves to negotiate with the Aboriginal community involved to find a suitable place for a cultural centre," he said.

The Minister said he had not conveyed this to the community, but that negotiations could start straight away.

Ms Bell's response to the Minister's comments was that the committee would 'wait and see' if the Minister approached them and that 'if he was going to do any deals or offers that he would do so as soon as possible so they know where they stand'.

She said that so far the Minister had given the community very little information about why he had rejected the application except in terms of the recreational value of the park.

"But aren't we considered to be a part of all that too?" she asked.

"People have been fighting for a

long time to get just a small section of Musgrave Park allocated to the Aboriginal community as a sign of respect and recognition of our long-term association with that area.

"It's fine for him to say 'yes we're going to offer something to the Aboriginal community' but it always comes back to the whole thing of we never get what we want and ultimately Aboriginal people end up always having to make the compromises."

Ms Bell said Aboriginal people were being offered another trade­off despite the level of support the cultural centre has gained in the wider community.

Earlier this year the Brisbane City Council unanimously approved of the development, which it said could be built on an area which is currently old tennis courts.

Brisbane city councillor Tim Quinn said he was extremely disappointed in the Minister's decision and that it was the worst decision he had seen in his 12 years in local government.

"I think the reasons he has given for his decision are totally inadequate and illogical," he said.

"We're talking about a piece of land the size of two tennis courts currently occupied by two tennis courts, we're not talking about green park land with significant trees on it."

He said he thought the decision was one which would not be supported by the majority of people on the inner side of the city.

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The Australian Federal Police have been asked to investigate Government

concerns about the management and accountability of funds of the New South Wales Aboriginal Legal Service (NSWALS).

Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Herron said he would also write to the Taxation Commissioner to ask whether it would be appropriate to investigate certain N S W A L S matters from a tax liability perspective.

His statement follows a report by the Australian Securities Commission (ASC) on the N S W A L S , and a decision by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission to discontinue funding to the service.

Earlier this year, Senator Herron commissioned a report into a range of Aboriginal legal services which voiced serious concerns about the management and accountability of funds of NSWALS, among others. Senator Herron said he had referred the A S C report to the director of ATSIC's Office of Evaluation and Audit for advice on any further action that might be required.

"The advice recommends that ATSIC should examine ways to achieve a comprehensive audit of the legal service's affairs, and should seek to recover certain monies that had not been expended in accordance with grant conditions," he said.

He said ATSIC had already started actions to seek recovery of a considerable amount of money.

"I am writing to the Taxation Commissioner outlining my concerns and will ask that he consider whether it would be appropriate to investigate certain matters from a tax liability perspective," the Minister said.

The Office of Evaluation and Audit had also highlighted concerns, not examined by the A S C report which had concentrated on corporation law, he added.

"I am also writing to the Australian Federal Police commissioner about these matters," Senator Herron said.

ATSIC said in a separate statement that the organisation was seeking the return of more than $900,000 from N S W A L S and was examining the A S C report to determine whether further money could be sought.

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With Pat Dodson are (from left) Linda Burney (AECG), Jaki Gothard (Torres News), Phillippa McDermott (at back, Koori Radio), Lindy Kerin (CAAMA), Brenda Austin (Umewarra), Cheryl Vickery (Aboriginal Program Exchange), Ina Gebadi (TSIMA), Lauren Nania (at front, Gippsland Aboriginal Media Assoc) and Lola Forrester (SBS)

At the gathering are (from left) Bevan Rankins (6AR), Chris Stanley (4KIG Townsville), Ross Watson (4AAA Murri Radio), Brenda Austin (Umewarra), Lindy

Kerin ( C A A M A Alice Springs).

National 'renewal' is the goal By T O D D CONDIE

MMjM A national event ^ T ^ ^ B bringing together V ^ 1500 delegates k ^ ^ ^ J from across

J k » M Australia and the ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ world has been launched at a meeting in Melbourne.

The 'Renewal ot the Nation' convention, to be held at the World Congress Centre in Melbourne from May 26-28 next year, will be an opportunity for a wide cross-section of Australians to discuss issues such as 'reconciliation', what it actually means in practical terms and how partnerships with industry sectors can speed up the process.

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation chairman Patrick Dodson said he hoped the convention would spark a wider movement of Australian people who wanted a change in national attitudes toward indigenous people.

"The council can only create the climate for change, we can't initiate change by ourselves," Mr Dodson said.

"I think discussing what the principles of being an Australian are is very relevant at this time and will go a long way to renewing our nationhood. The reconciliation process is trying to create a sense of freedom rather than survival."

The convention is a landmark event for the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and marks the half-way point of the council's 10-year term.

Representatives from the mining industry, agricultural sector, academia, Elders groups, arts industries, business groups, trade unions, education providers, church groups, service clubs, women's services, media, law and justice have all expressed interest.

Former chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and C A R member Ian Spicer said the convention could not just be a talkfest.

Physical results "Resolutions are nothing

unless there are physical results on the ground. Reconciliation cannot be built on resolutions alone," Mr Spicer said.

Mr Spicer said the C A R had already gone a long way in changing the attitudes of the minerals industry in relation to land use.

Organisers say that more than 500 places have been set aside for community organisations and people from remote communities so that input from the 'ground up' will be a priority.

Getting messages about the convention out to Aboriginal

and Islander people before May next year will be the job of indigenous media operators in radio, print, video and film who assembled recently in Melbourne to co-ordinate the 'black grapevines'.

One of the key events planned for the convention will be the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, in which 92 per cent of Australians voted to 'give the Commonwealth power to make laws for indigenous people and to allow them to be counted in the census.

A Reconciliation awards night is also planned, to recognise the efforts of organisations, communities and individuals who have improved race relations in their particular area, whether it be big or small.

Another important aspect of the convention will also be the recognition of the pioneers of the black rights movement in the '60s and 70s.

As part of the lead up to the convention, the council, in conjunction with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), will hold regional meetings around the country so people who will not be able to attend the convention can have their say.

Organisers say the main push for regional meetings will be two or three months before the convention, with details to be released early next year.

A B O V E : Attending were (trom left) Frank Hynes of the Victorian

Australians for Reconciliation, Cheryl

Vickery of The Aboriginal Program Exchange and Brett Leavy of the National Indigenous Media Association of

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Reconciliation m e m b e r Ian Spicer and Maxine Briggs, of the Koori

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Embassy protesters seek support By PAULA AJURIA

E3 Tents are up again at the historical Aboriginal Tent

Embassy in front of Old Parliament House, Canberra.

A group of indigenous people and their supporters have been at the site since late October, protesting peacefully at Federal Government cuts to indigenous funding as well as planned States' amendments to the Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Group members say they plan to stay indefinitely, and they have called for support to fight racism, funding cuts and for the rights of indigenous people.

They are also hoping to organise a 'Corroboree for Sovereignty', a week-long protest, to start on January 26 next year, the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Tent Embassy,

Protest organisers Ray Swan, Isobel Coe, Bill Craigie and Donna Ruska believe the States, through their participation in the Commission of Human Rights Working Group on the Draft Resolution on the Rights of Indigenous

Protesters at the embassy site in Canberra include (from left) Hillary, Ray Swan, Donna Ruska and Isobel Coe.

Peoples, want to water down the right of indigenous people to self-determination.

The current draft declaration provides for a minimum standard of protection for the rights of indigenous people and anything less would be meaningless and ineffective, Mr Swan said.

The organisers also attacked the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), saying it did not address the needs of indigenous people.

"Aboriginal community organisations get under 30 per cent of the funding that goes to ATSIC while the rest goes to administration," M s Coe said.

"Meanwhile, the media's emphasis on the myth that 'Aboriginal people get a lot of money' continues to create racism against Aborigines.

"That is why I would like to see the scrapping of ATSIC."

Mr Swan also attacked the closing of Aboriginal community organisations,

saying it was forcing the assimilation process on Aboriginal people.

"Aboriginal people have no choice but to attend the mainstream organisations, and in turn this 'taking away of choice' for indigenous people constitutes a violation of the self-determination right for which they are fighting," he said.

Those interested in supporting the embassy protest or the 'Corroboree for Sovereignty' should call 06 295 0493.

Housing funds boosted HFunding of $51 million has been

earmarked to buy 345 homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in New South Wales to rent under the 1996-98 Aboriginal

Housing Program (AHP). Housing Minister Craig Knowles said most of the

houses would be provided through the Housing Aboriginal Communities Program funded by the Commonwealth and State governments under the AHP.

"An increase of 41 per cent in funding has enabled the program to expand from 122 houses provided in 1995-96," Mr Knowles said.

"The A H P is an important way the Government can meet housing needs within the Aboriginal community.

"The program aims to enhance the self-determination of Aboriginal people by providing housing directly to Aboriginal communities to manage.

"About 70 organisations in urban, rural and remote localities across the State will be allocated housing to assist members of their communities.

"Strategies have been developed to encourage the employment of indigenous people in building and maintaining the properties.

"The program was developed by the Aboriginal community, in co-operation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and Aboriginal land councils, through community consultative structures at a State and regional level."

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This picture was taken by Michael Riley at the N S W Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, Redfern Oval

Just one of the many Images on show at the Guwanyi - Stories of the Redfern Aboriginal

Community' exhibition.

Redfern images on show 4a\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\^^% Images of Redfern as seen through I MC\M M tne e^es °' 'ts Aboriginal residents • Now ̂ M are tne gubjeci 0f a major new •^^^ J^H exhibition set to open at the V H L ^ P Museum of Sydney.

Called 'Guwanyi - Stories of the Redfern Aboriginal Community', the display is the result of a joint effort by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal photographers.

The museum says the photographs on display will highlight the pride, resistance and fellowship of the Aboriginal community which has made the inner-city Sydney suburb its home.

"Too often Redfern is only seen negatively, through images of riots, police intervention and

poverty," the museum says. "Guwanyi Redfern shows a living community

where people share and care." The museum display, from December 21-May 4,

will be on as Redfern Aboriginal community plans celebrations during January culminating on the weekend on January 18-19 with dance, music, literature, film, forums and more. The events are being held in association with Gadigal Information Service, Koori Radio Redfern; Redfern Aboriginal Corporation and the Redfern Aboriginal community.

For more information on the Redfern events and the museum display call Cathy Craigie or Brad Webb on (02) 9310 4968 or Brad Webb or Rebecca Charles on (02) 9251 5988.

Brenda Croft took this picture of Michael Watson In Chalmers Street, Redfern.

Michael Riley took this picture at the N S W Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout in Redfern.

Bill Duroux, as pictured by Roger Parton, just one of the many works to be on show.

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Total remuneration package valued to $45,159 pa including salary ($32,296 pa to $42,067 pa), employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Responsible for assessment, supervision, community support and participation in pre court diversionary schemes for juvenile offenders. ESSENTIAL: Demonstrated casework experience in working with adolescents and/or families. Sound communication/negotiation skills. Ability to network with relevant community/ government agencies. Understanding of issues relating to Juvenile Justice. Current drivers licence. DESIRABLE: Tertiary qualifications in behavioural sciences. Willingness to undertake relevant training. Knowledge of the law/court system pertaining to juveniles. Word processing skills. N O T E : Evening work is involved.

INQUIRIES: Elissa Jones, (066) 433 510. Applications to: Assistant Personnel Officer, Department of Juvenile Justice, P O Box KJ99, H A Y M A R K E T N S W 1240.

CLOSING DATE: 27 December, 1996

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Women and People of Non English Speaking Backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Collaborative Research Unit, Central

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Total remuneration package valued to $53,018 pa including salary (Clinical Psychologist $39,643-$49,388; Research Psychologist $28,155-541,632), employers contribution to superannuation and leave loading. The successful applicant will report to the Director, Psychological & Specialist Programmes and be responsible for the initiation and co-ordination of research projects to investigate the behaviour of violent and sexual offenders. The research will be monitored by a collaborative research steering committee representing major universities. ESSENTIAL: A

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Top honour for one of the stolen generation

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A member of the

'stolen generation', who killed himself earlier this year, has shared the 1996 Human Rights

Medal. Robert Riley, who was found dead on May 1, was awarded the medal posthumously by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission because of his work on behalf of Australia's indigenous community, particularly his own Noongar people in Western Australia.

His mother, Violet, said the award was a great honour.

"He was a thinker whose ideas shaped our cause, his caring for each of us, whether big or small, touched all our hearts - this is Rob Riley's legacy to us," she said.

Mr Riley was taken into State care when he was a baby and did not meet his family until he was 12 years old.

He became chief executive officer of the Aboriginal Legal Service in W A and served as head of the Aboriginal issues unit of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

The other Human Rights Medal winner was Rebecca Peters of the Coalition for Gun Control.

Works feature in wetlands

Ron Hurley with one of the sculptures 'Darlo Bolpal .

By CHRISTINE H O W E S

MM M A wetlands area in I ^ J I the suburbs of

^ » ^ft I Brisbane now I r ^ H features a number of I Q L D ^ sculptures depicting • j the Aboriginal history ^^^^^-* and usage of the area. The sculptures were designed and built by a group of unemployed Aboriginal youth under the guidance of prominent Aboriginal artist Ron Hurley.

Participants became involved in researching land use and the types of plants and animals from the area, and learned how to convert that knowledge into an art form.

Mr Hurley said there were 18 sculptures throughout the 50-hectare Boondall Wetlands reserve, each one representing a local language word for whatever the main activity was in each location.

"They're all based on the local language group for this area which is from a clan of the Turrbul tribe which used to live in the Brisbane area," he said.

"We had something like 2500 words from the language and we had to pick 18 things that referred to food chains, animals, medicine plants which wasn't an easy task."

Mr Hurley said the Brisbane City Council had initially wanted something 'ordinary'.

"Instead of putting up standard

signage we convinced them into having these subliminal type signs that suggested Aboriginal history," he said.

Mr Hurley said each sculpture was different and had a great deal of research behind it from both the archives and consulting with local people about the area.

The sculptures are made from aluminium and should have a life of 80 to 100 years, he said.

'Darlo Bolpal' depicts the use of its particular area as a former campsite.

"Boomerangs are traditional shapes from this area as are the markings on it which depict fishing nets," Mr Hurley said.

T h e top part of it is constructed out of two throwing boomerangs and the flames represent fire.

"So this was a campsite where somebody came and caught fish in the creek and they ate food here and that's all it depicts."

The flying foxes were constructed as a joint effort by a number of the artists working on the project, Mr Hurley said.

Mr Hurley said input from Aboriginal people would continue into the area which had significance long before the arrival of Europeans.

"Areas are going to be allocated here for performance spaces where people can come down and do readings and we can have story-tellers," he said.

Reconciliation support urged M M M Council for Aboriginal ^kr * ^ H Reconciliation chairman Patrick

^ Dodson has called on leaders L ^ ^ ~ A throughout Australian society to

| k r ^ stick to the main pathways ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ towards national reconciliation, and not allow the 'ebb and flow' of daily events to obscure or threaten the process.

"There has been a tendency recently for people from a range of viewpoints to suggest that reconciliation is, or might be, undermined by particular events or actions," Mr Dodson said.

'The council's view is that reconciliation must be valued and protected from confrontational national debate, and should not be used as a tool for threats or bargains."

Mr Dodson was speaking at a presentation of the council's publication of the Governor-General's recent lecture on reconciliation, 'Some Signposts from Daguragu'. He commended the approach outlined by Sir William Deane as providing a map by which the nation might be guided in achieving reconciliation by the centenary of Federation in 2001.

The Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture was

established by the council to mark the 30th anniversary of the walk-off at Wave Hill Station led by Vincent Lingiari, which eventually led to the handback of the Gurindji tribe's traditional lands.

The ripples from Wave Hill gathered force, and ultimately influenced the reshaping of relationships between indigenous Australians and the wider society.

In August 1996, the inaugural Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture was delivered in Darwin by Sir William Deane.

'Signposts' The Governor-General analysed the

settlement of the Gurindji people's land claim at Daguragu to draw out the key elements of this positive example of reconciliation in Australia's history. He identified these 'signposts' as providing some guidance for the conditions and content of true national reconciliation.

The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation has now published the address as a contribution to discussion in the lead-up to the Australian Reconciliation Convention in May 1997.

"Sir William has examined the Gurindji story and identified within it a series of fundamental steps along the path to reconciliation," Mr Dodson said.

"In essence, they involve an acknowledgment of past injustice, a recognition of what has already been achieved, a process of facing up to the problems that haven't been resolved, and the mutual recognition that henceforth we can go forward as friends and equals.

T h e Governor-General says he believes that reconciliation is possible, and he says that: 'One hundred years from now, when we approach the second century of our nation, the dreamings of the Aboriginal people will record whether we Australians had the determination, tolerance and goodwill to convert short-term possibility into a reality that is timeless'.

"Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians should examine the Signposts from Daguragu in charting a path to the future - a path that involves practical, negotiated measures, improved understanding and relationships between us, and pride in our achievements."

• Renewal the goal - Page 11

WESTERN INSTITUTE OF TAFE WALGETT CAMPUS

Part-time Teaching Positions - 1997

Applications are called from suitably qualified people to form an eligibility list to teach the following subjects at Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Goodooga, if and when the need arises.

Business Services/Information Technology Accounting Bookkeeping Computer Bookkeeping Office Skills Small Business Management Word Processing {Word 6) Internet Desktop Publishing

Engineering Studies Metal Fabrication & Welding

Foundation Studies Literacy/Numeracy

Manufacturing Fashion

Personal & Community First Aid Child Studies

Rural & Mining Small Motors Agriculture Horticulture

Tourism & Hospitality Bar Service Restaurant Operations Food & Beverage Operations Commercial Cookery

Closing Date: 24 December 1996

Please contact the Walgett TAFE Campus (068) 281 911, for an application form and essential and desirable qualifications which need to be addressed in your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity is TAFE Policy

TAFE is a Non-Smoking Workplace

NEW SOUTH WALES TECHNICAL i. FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

National Native Title Tribunal Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination

Applications This notice applies to QC96/21, QC96/23, QC96/25, QC96/27, QC96/29, QC96/31 & QC96/33 and is taken to have been given on 18 December 1996. Any person whose interests may be affected by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and who wishes to become a party in relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, at GPO Box 9973, in their capital city by J 7 February 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501. DARNLEY ISLAND (QC96/21), NEPEAN ISLAND (QC96/23), TOBIN CAY (QC96/25), RAINE ISLAND (QC96/27), BRAMBLE CAY

(QC96/29), U N D E R D O W N ISLET (QC96/31), REBES (BLACK R O C K ) (QC96/33) - TORRES ST. (QUEENSLAND)

State: Queensland L G J L Damlcy Island - D O G I T Land,Toms Shire Council Type: Land Description: The land area of Damlcy Island, Nepean Lsland, Tohin Cay, Bramble Cay, Underdown Islet, Rainc Island. Rebes (Black Rock) in die Parish of Umaga, Torres Strait. Queensland.

Details about the above applications QC96/21, QC96V23, QC96/25, QC96/27, QC96729, OC96731 & QC96/33 may be obtained from the Register of Native Title Claims and may be searched at the Perth and Brisbane Registries of the National Native Trtle Tribunal. Search and photocopy fees apply.

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Tiwi dancers Simon Tipingwudi, Marie Tipuamantumirri and Clementine Purentatameri at the party.

Joining in the party were (from left) Ronne Arnold, Rachael Woods, Bernadette Walong and John Alderman.

NAISDA president Evelyn Scott (right) was joined by Angie Hopkins (left) and Julie Smith.

The NAISDA mob celebrates By TODD CONDIE

^L\\\\\\\\\\\\\^^l In the theatre world

I MQXA/ M its not that often tnat • N S W ^ B the invisible line ^ ^ ^ ^ H between the ^ H S T B V ^ I V performers and audience is crossed.

But that was certainly the case at the end-of-year performances of the Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre held recently at the Performance Space in Redfern, Sydney.

Murrakupini Yo Yi (Earth Dance), the 21 st annual production of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), marked the graduation of seven dance students: Rachel Woods, Gaven Ivey, Grant Stewart, Taryn Drummond, Alisa Duff, Samantha Chalmers and Charlotte Moar.

Throughout the year guest tutors came from the Bathurst Island Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory and Badu Island in the western Torres Strait region to encourage and teach NAISDA students.

"End-of-year productions are a time of coming together. Students and staff join with guest tutors from

remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to make the productions a reality," NAISDA general manager John Alderman said.

Mr Alderman said the productions could not have been possible without artistic director Bernadette Walong, course director Ronne Arnold and the NAISDA staff and board. He also acknowledged invaluable cultural input from Simon Tipingwudi, Marie Tipuamantumirri, Clemintine Purentatameri, Denna Nona and Diai Biara.

However, the highlight of the night was the dancing.

There were Tiwi dances of the bombing of Darwin, arrow and flag dances from Badu Island, dances expressing the struggle of love and Elvis Presley medleys.

Occasional excursions into the dance space by members of the audience all added to the sense of 'community' and 'unity'.

The overall celebration of dance and the achievement of the dancers to complete their dance studies could be summed up by a quotation that appears in the Murrakupini Yo Yi program: "If we stand tall, it is only because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors." The happy mob celebrating at the NAISDA end-of-year performances.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

No vnoUng ,„ the workplace ii Departmental pohcy

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and Charter of Principles for a Culturally Diverse society. Aboriginals, Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and mature age workers are encouraged to apply. The remuneration package quoted for the following position includes annual salary, employer's contribution to superannuation scheme and annual leave loading.

DISTRICT OFFICER (ABORICINAL) Grade 3/6, Three positions. Far North Coast area. Pos No: D C 96/3103 Ballina Community Services Centre; Pos No: DC96/3104 Grafton Community Services Centre; Pos No: DC96/3105 Tweed Heads. Total remuneration package valued to $45,1 59 p.a. (salary $32,296 - $42,067). Provide services to children, adolescents and families 'at risk'. Essential: Aboriginality. Experience in providing casework/counselling to children, adolescents and families in a paid or voluntary capacity. Understanding of cross cultural issues and of non-discrimination, EEO & O H & S principles. Ability to communicate effectively. Current driver's licence. Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in a relate field. General: Training provided.

In this position an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Inquiries: Kathy Fishburn, Ballina (066) 866699, Paul Scahill, Cralton (066) 432 526 or Michael Buckley, Tweed Heads (07) 55991255. Applications to: Manager, People Management and Development, Far North Coast Area Office, Department of Community Services, PO Box 633, Lismore, NSW, 2480.

C/osing Date: 10 January 1997.

PURFLEET YOUTH CENTRE ASSOCIATION INC

YOUTH WORKER/ ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

A B O R I G I N A L D E S I G N A T E D

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to fill the position of Youth Worker/Administration Officer.

The position is available for 20 hours per week.

Selection Criteria Essential: • Qualifications or experience in

providing assistance to young people. • Ability to work flexible and variable

hours. • Sound oral and written communication

skills. • Clerical and keyboard skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with

Aboriginal people and a knowledge of Aboriginal culture and society.

• This position is a Designated Aboriginal position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Desirable. • Current drivers licence (preferrably

Class 1b) and own vehicle.

NB. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and complete a compulsory training course through Department of Community Services.

Salary will be in accordance with the Social and Community Services (State) Award and will be within the range of $12.74 to $14.51 per hour (part-time staff), or $15.87 to $18.07 (casual staff) plus penalties if appropriate.

Written application, resume and references should be forwarded to:

Perry Burns CI- Taree C E S PO Box 97 TAREE N S W 2430 by 5pm Friday 17 January 1997.

A Job Description Is available trom Taree CES

PURFLEET YOUTH CENTRE ASSOCIATION INC

CO-ORDINATOR A B O R I G I N A L D E S I G N A T E D

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to fill the position of Co­ordinator.

Selection Criteria Essential: • Ability to work without direct

supervision. * Ability to work flexible and variable

hours. • Sound oral and written communication

skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with • Aboriginal people and a knowledge of

Aboriginal culture and society. Liaison skills necessary to improve the

* profile o1 the centre in the community. This position is a Designated

• Aboriginal position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Desirable: Formal qualifications in planning and

• implementing service delivery to young people. Current drivers licence (preferrably

• Class 1b) and own vehicle.

NB. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and complete a compulsory training program through Department of Community Services.

Salary will be in accordance with the Social and Community Services (State) Award and will be in the range of $33,949 to $36,409 per annum.

Full written application, resume and references should be forwarded to:

Perry Burns C - Taree C E S PO Box 97 TAREE N S W 2430 by Spm Friday 17 January 1997.

A Job Description is available from Taree CES,

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D E P A R T M E N T O F JUVENILE JUSTICE

Short listed applicants will be required to

undergo a police security check.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,

W o m e n and people of Non English

Speaking backgrounds are encouraged (o

apply.

SENIOR YOUTH WORKER Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, Wagga

Wagga. Position No. 96/1)369,

Total remuneration package valued up to

$29,591 pa, including salary ($25,881 pa

to $27,565 pa), employer's contribution

to superannuation and leave loading.

Assist m the supervision, care and

development ol young people as part of a

team, in accordance with the Centre aims

and objectives, and relevant legislation.

ESSENTIAL: Ability to work effectively

with young people and contribute to

program development relevant to their

needs. Demonstrated ability to respond

flexibly to situations. Good

communication skills. Knowledge of

issues relevant to young people and their

special needs. Ability to prepare relevant

reports, records etc. Experience in a team

work situation. Understanding of the

principles of effective casework.

DESIRABLE: Advanced Certificate in

Youth Work/Welfare. Extensive

experience in working wilh adolescents.

Applicants should possess or be prepared

to obtain a minimum Class 1B driver's

licence, GENERAL: Shift/weekend work.

N O T E : Applicants may be required to undertake a pre-selection literacy,

reading/ comprehension and reasoning

test. INQUIRIES: Ross Eggleton (069) 31

2811,

SENIOR YOUTH WORKER (ABORIGINAL)

Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, Wagga Wagga. Position No. 96/JJ370.

Total remuneration package valued up to

$29,591 pa, including salary ($25,881 pa

to $27,565 pa), employer's contribution

to superannuation and leave loading.

Assist in the supervision, care and

development of young people as part of a

team, in accordance with the Centre aims

and objectives, and relevant legislation.

ESSENTIAL: Aboriginality. Ability to work

effectively with young people and

contribute to program development

relevant to their needs. Demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to situations.

Good communication skills. Knowledge

of issues relevant to young people and their special needs. Ability to prepare relevant reports, records etc. Experience in a team work situation. Understanding of the principles of effective casework.

DESIRABLE: Advanced Certificate in Youth Work/Welfare. Extensive

experience in working with adolescents.

Applicants should possess or be prepared

to obtain a minimum Class 1B driver's

licence. N O T E : Shift/weekend work.

Applicants may be required to undertake

a pre-selection literacy, reading/

comprehension and reasoning test. GENERAL: In this position, an applicant's

race is a genuine occupational

qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.

INQUIRIES: Ross Eggleton (069) 31 2811.

JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNSELLOR

Grade 3/6 juvenile Justice Community Services, South Coast/Southern

Highlands. Position located at Wollongong.

Position No. 96/JJ371.

Total remuneration package valued to $45,1 59 pa, including salary ($32,296 pa

to $42,067 pa), employer's contribution

to superannuation and leave loading.

Responsible for providing a range of

services including assessment,

counselling, supervision, group work and other programs in a community based

setting. ESSENTIAL: Four year degree in

Psychology or Social Work or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability in counselling

adolescents. Demonstrated ability in

assessment, case planning, group and

family work. Cood written and oral

communication skills. Current drivers

licence. Understanding of EEO principles

and capacity to implement the principles

of O H & S and the Charter for a Culturally Diverse Society. DESIRABLE: Experience

in working with Juvenile offenders and

knowledge of services available for young people. Experience in alcohol and other

drugs counselling. N O T E : Evening work is

involved. The successful applicant will be temporarily appointed or employed

under Section 33/34 or Section 38 of rhe

Public Sector Management Act, 1988 for

a period of up to six months. This is a re­

advertised position. Previous applicants

will need to reapply. INQUIRIES:

Reinhard Hitzegrad (042) 268 438.

Applications to: Assistant Personnel

Officer, Department of Juvenile Justice, P O Box K399, H A Y M A R K E T N S W 1240.

Closing Date: 3 January 1997.

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Australian w o m a n has done her people proud after winning through to the State final of the Young Australian of the Year Awards.

Lee-Ann Buckskin w a s a finalist in the arts and career achievement categories of the awards, judged late last month.

M s Buckskin has worked in a wide range of areas, with her greatest success coming as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts co-ordinator for the highly successful Adelaide Fringe Festival held earlier this year.

She w a s nominated for the Young Australian of the Year Awards by Fringe Festival chairman Glenn

Cooper, w h o praised her skills and said her efforts and hard work had benefited South Australia and the whole nation.

M s Buckskin, w h o is active in several South Australian indigenous community organisations, is n o w aiming to undertake a management course and continue with her success.

"Although I did not win m y category at the awards, I a m certainly proud and feel quite honoured as a young Aboriginal w o m a n and a representative of the South Australian indigenous community that I w a s able to make it as far as I did against other young finalists w h o have also achieved great levels of success in their chosen fields," she said.

Museums Australia (Queensland)

are seeking a Cross-Cultural Research Officer to compile a Protocol Kit to assist museum and heritage workers to work appropriately with culturally diverse communities, including Indigenous communities. The Person: The successful applicant should possess: • comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural issues in relation to contemporary developments in museum and heritage practice;

• demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to issues of protocol in working with culturally diverse communities, including Indigenous communities;

• strong research and project management skills;

• excellent written and oral communication skills;

The research project will be conducted part-time over a four-month period from March to June 1997. Applicants with an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Non-English speaking background are encouraged to apply. Further information including a position description and project brief can be obtained by telephoning Libby Quinn, Executive Officer, Museums ^ ^ ^ ^ Australia (QLD) on aW ^Am (07) 3255 0433. Applications close: 5.00 pm Friday 24 Australia January 1997.

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Inc QLD

Frustration s h o w s at booklet launch

By CHRISTINE H O W E S

•Mmrwm mm Prominent members of the Queensland I ^ B I indigenous and ethnic community

w^ V I expressed earlier this month some of the I r ^ H lustration they felt at the media's I Q L . D V handling of the race debate. H ^ _ _ _ J They were attending the launch of ^ ^ ™ " ™ ^ 'Race Reporter', a booklet which hopes to re-set the standards for reporting of indigenous and ethnic affairs in the media.

Anger at mainstream media, none of w h o m sent journalists, almost spilled over when the 40-strong audience was invited to ask questions after a presentation which explained some of the recommendations in the booklet.

While the audience may have agreed with the recommendations, many of them had a story to tell of their own as well as a pet hate about the way the media usually deais with culturally sensitive and other issues.

The Race Reporter project was developed last year after the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commission (QADC) was offered funds to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Q A D C senior adviser Margo Couldrey said the group had wanted to do something important with the money, rather than 'just throw a party'.

She said they had little realised at the time just how important the work would be.

The group in charge of researching the project decided to adopt a co-operative approach by drawing responses and feedback from a wide range of indigenous and ethnic groups about the way the media

handled various issues. The work behind the recommendations also

compared race reporting in The Courier-Mail, The Cairns Post and some television news by focusing on a number of case studies within a 20-year period.

In one example, it was found that although television reporters argued the difficulty of explaining complex issues in a limited time, the same issue was able to be explained in the same number of words in newspaper reports.

It was also found over the 20 years that the failure of the media to seek the opinion of indigenous representatives about issues affecting them had not changed.

The key recommendations included: • The establishment of core university curriculums

on indigenous and ethnic issues within journalism and media courses.

• That the media at all levels be encouraged to engage in formal and informal contact with people from indigenous and ethnic community groups in a bid to gain an insight into issues that affect them.

• That media organisations appoint specialist reporters to indigenous rounds.

• That media awards be established to reward excellence in coverage of indigenous and ethnic affairs.

• National forums be held on indigenous issues to allow for greater understandiung on all sides.

• That a major public journalism project on race relations be held.

• That indigenous and ethnic community leaders be involved in editorial conferences to gain a first-hand insight into editorial decision-making processes.

Proposal to Grant an Exploration Licence NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993

(COMMONWEALTH)

Section 26 The State of Western Australia proposes to grant application for Exploration Licence 74/204 under the

Mining Act 1978 to Yilgarn Nickel Pty Ltd. The area comprises approx. 140km;and is situated 30km

SE'ly of Ravensthorpe (centroids 33°38* lat. 120°20' long) in Ihe Shire of Ravensthorpe. An extract

of the plan showing the boundanes of the application is available on request from the Department of

Minerals and Energy al 100 Plain St, East Perth 6004.

Nature of act: exploration for minerals

Commencement: upon completion of the procedural requirements contained in the Native Title Act

1993 {Commonwealth).

Term of licence: 5 years from date of grant.

Disturbance to land: exploration activities including mapping, surface sampling, trenching and

drilling.

Under Section 29(4) notice is gwen that it is considered that the grant of this licence attracts the

"expedited procedure" under Section 237 of the Act as the grant will not: (1) directly interfere with

the community life of any native title holders: (2) interfere with areas or sites of particular

significance: or (3) involve major disturbance to any land or waters concerned.

The grant of the title will be proceeded with if, within the period of two months starting when notice

is given in accordance with the Native Title Act, (ie. by 18 February 1997), any native title parties do

not lodge an objection with the National Native Title Tnbunal against the inclusion of the statement

that it is considered that the grant of the licence is an act attracting the expedited procedure.

Any enquiries concerning registration as a "native title parry" should be directed to the NNTT,

G P O Box 9973, Perth W A 6001.

For a Career Choice with a Great Future

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WANTED!!! If you have a mature outlook, are firm, fair, resilient with a sense of humour, and are used to working with people, we may have a career for you. You will work as a team member. managing inmates in a Correctional Centre environmenl providing security and guidance consistent with modem correctional practices. W e particularly are interested in hearing from applicants who are women. Aboriginal or from a non-English speaking background. In addition, a significant career opportunity will exist with the opening of the new high technology Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre at Silverwater.

To be eligible you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident who is fit and healthy with good uncorrected eye sight. Whilst desirable, a Higher School Certifcate is not essential, however, you will need a School Certificate plus additional qualifications or appropriate management or supervisory experience.

Successful applicants will be professionally trained and assisted to gain tertiary qualifications. Vacancies exist in the Sydney Metropolitan area and some country locations.

This is an exciting opportunity. If you think that this sounds like the career for you then call one of our recruiting officers on:

(02) 9289 1130, (02) 9289 1275 or (02) 9289 1279

Department of Corrective Services Level 14 , 24 Campbell Street Haymarket i

16. THE KOORI MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996. : ,-ifc KUOrli

Top artists to receive fellowships ^ • p M M H h An artist, an actress |^r ^ B and a playwright

j have been awarded k ^ ^ ^ „ A Australia Council

• M fellowships as part ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ of grants worth $1.58 million for indigenous artists.

The council says artist Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, actress Leah Purcell and playwright John Harding have won fellowships each worth $80,000 over two years.

Riley is creating new work to be exhibited alongside a retrospective of his art in the National Gallery of Victoria next year in the first retrospective of an Aboriginal artist.

Purcell, who has worked on the television programs 'Police Rescue', 'GP' and 'Fallen Angels', is working on a one-woman show, 'My Coloured Road', to open in Brisbane next August.

Harding's 1991 play 'Up The Road' will premiere in a musical version in Sydney and his future projects include a comedy-horror concept for television, film scripts and a book of poetry.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board chairman Richard Walley said the spread of fellowships across artforms highlighted the maturity of indigenous work and the high level

RICHARD WALLEY

of demand for it nationally and internationally.

"It is also an important part of our grant process to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are recognised as uniquely Australian artistic expressions and integral to understanding our national identity," he said.

Other funding announced includes that to 38 remote arts and crafts centres in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.

A year-long national promotion of indigenous literature has received $40,000 and the Art Gallery of South Australia has received nearly $29,000 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the

Papunya art movement which changed world perceptions of Aboriginal art.

Melville Island artists will receive $18,500 to learn how to adapt their designs to gold and silver jewellery.

And w o m e n artists from Ernabella in South Australia will receive $19,000 to participate in a demonstration and workshop of their batik printmaking techniques at a National Museum of Australia exhibition in Canberra.

L A E P C chairman Wally Inijra (left) looks to the future with Greg Nelson and Peter Klien of Concrete Constructions, a large company which has employed 11 of the 16 indigenous people to get jobs in

the central Queensland city of Gladstone.

Hard work pays off for Gladstone committee

E5 A long, hard struggle has paid off for the Gladstone Local Aboriginal Employment Promotion Committee (LAEPC)

in central Queensland. The committee - one of

several around Australia - says it has been the first of its kind to secure work for local indigenous people.

It's been a major victory for the chairman Wally Ingra and his committee, who have been working as volunteers for about 18 months.

Mr Ingra told a local celebration gathering that 16 local

"The work is not all over yet -this is just

the beginning..." indigenous people had just been placed in semi-permanent jobs in Gladstone, and there were plans in hand to find more local employment.

The committee worked as an informal group for almost a year before becoming incorporated on April 19.

Mr Ingra said that during that time, stationery and other goods were bought out of committee

members' funds and deliveries were done by hand.

Committee members visited Gladstone industries to find out their employment needs and then placed local indigenous people in appropriate courses - mainly with Gladstone TAFE.

The results speak for themselves.

"It's been a hard struggle,'' Mr Ingra said.

"LAEPC is a tool which can be utilised to give Gladstone's indigenous people an opportunity to play their rightful role in the community.

"However, all the work is not over yet - this is just the beginning."

Major new appointments for development board

flJP^V^b Three major new I^T ^ ^ B appointments have

^ been made to the k ^ ^ » A Aboriginal and

| H T 4 Torres Strait Islander ^m^^mm*m* Commercial Development Corporation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission member Joseph Elu will serve as chairman, with South Australian businessman John Moriarty named as deputy chairman and Victorian businesswoman Sharon Firebrace appointed as a board member.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Minister John Herron said the three new appointees had outstanding success and experience in business and would help set indigenous Australians on the path towards economic independence.

Mr Elu, who is chairman of the Seisia Island Council in the Torres Strait, is particularly interested in economic development.

He has been a strong advocate of the need to shift the strategic focus of employment to economic development with a greater involvement of private enterprise.

He has been chairman of the Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board, the Aboriginal Economic Development Policy Task Force and the Tourism Industry Advisory Committee. - - Aftef- graduating -frem Flinders - -

SHARON FIREBRACE

University with a Bachelor of Arts, Northern Territory-born John Moriarty was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1971 to examine the preservation of the history and culture of indigenous peoples in Australia, N e w Zealand, Scandinavia and North America.

Mr Moriarty has worked at executive levels of the Commonwealth and State public services. He is currently director of Jumbana Pty Ltd, an international graphic design consultancy producing designs from a blend of Aboriginal art and contemporary graphics. • - -Former state and-national- -'

JOSEPH ELU

Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year (1993) Sharon Firebrace is director of the Koori Research Centre at Monash University.

She has a degree in education and is completing her masters degree.

Ms Firebrace is a director of the Macfarlane Centre for Medical Research and the National Heritage Foundation, and has represented Australia at international forums including United Nations Women's Conferences in Africa and China and the Australian/ASEAN W o m e n Leaders' Telstra Business

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^s Commonwealth Department of

Health and Family Services

Expressions of Interest Indigenous Regional Centres for Emotional and

Social WellBeing Counselling Training and Support The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services, a Division

within the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services, is seek­

ing expressions of interest from existing community controlled organisations or training providers regarding the development and delivery of innovative, flexi­

ble, and culturally appropriate counselling training and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health workers in suburban, rural and remote loca­tions around Australia.

It is intended that the courses will be delivered through regional training cen­tres which may take various forms including partnerships or consortia. The course offered should be accredited, or able to be accredited; and capable of delivery primarily to indigenous health workers in a range of settings.

Applicants would be expected to demonstrate an ability to work in an empowering way with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to:

• develop curricula and deliver training;

* develop models for intersectoral linkages and interagency cooperation;

• provide clinical support to health workers; and

• develop information systems to clarify the level of need in the region and to test the efficacy of existing services and existing/proposed training.

Joint proposals, partnerships and consortia will be considered. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services or training providers are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will be invited to submit detailed proposals.

To obtain a copy of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Emotional and Social Well Being {Mental Health) Action Plan, the Concept Brief and the Expression of Interest pro forma, please phone Louise Cooke on (06) 289 5065 or for further information contact Helen Monten on

(06) 289 5254. Applications will only be accepted on the Expression of Interest pro forma.

Applications should be forwarded to the address below by 12 January 1997.

Director Social Health Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Department of Health and Family Services (MDP 138) GPO Box 9848 CANBERRrVACJvWUt' I

^M«

a h N E W SOUTH WALES POLICE SERVICE

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (two positions) Macarthui i ii Campbelltown Pos No 96/499 Total remuneration package up to

. including salar) ($31,406 $35,007 pa) Liaise with Police and local \boriginal communities io develop positive relationships in accordance with ihe Service's policj on Communal) Based Policing Essential: Aboriginality: demonstrated knowledge ol Aboriginal heritage and culture demonstrated knowledge of, and abilit) to communicate effectivelj with local Aboriginal and communilj groups; abilit) to work under minimal supervision; understanding ol I EO and OH&S principles and the Charter ol Principles for .i Cultural!) Diverse Sn!ci>. vi be prepared to work varied hours; currenl drivers licence; acceptance b) the local Aboriginal communit) andcommitm tj involvement. Note: ITie position requires an applicant's Aboriginality ,i> .i genuine occupational qualification as authorised b) Section 14 o| trie Ami Discrimination \u. 1977 Applications are encouraged from both males and females. Applications musl include date ol birth and relevanl supporting information Note: Temporarj employment/appointmenl under Section 90/91 or 66 ol the Police Service Acl 1990 for a period of up to l_ months. Permanencj ma> be offered. Inquiries: Ms [) Peters, Aboriginal Co-ordinator (02) 926 4833 or Inspector K Kemp (046)201 266

Applications ta: Business Manager Macarthur District, PO Box 408, Liverpool NSW 2170.

i losing date: 31 lanuar) 1997

NO SMOKING" IN THE WORKPLACE IS DEPARTMEN I Al. POLICE

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MEDIA ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA

The National Indigenous Media Association of Australia is the peak, representative body for

indigenous media associations, affiliated media groups and individuals. Our role is to liaise

with these groups, government agencies, commercially interested organisations, universities

and the general community for the progression of indigenous media. Located in Brisbane,

NIMAA is expanding its role in the developing media environment and requires motivated

and professionally orientated people who are able to enhance its established reputation.

Senior Finance Officer

A degree in Accounting, Commerce or the equivalent industry experience is required to fulfil this challenging position. The successful applicant will be responsible for grant

applications, acquittals, financial reports, investments, the day to day financial operation of NIMAA (wages, accounts, group tax), and complex financial control mechanisms.

Policy Officer - Film, Television and Video

This is a new position at NIMAA and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop systems, networks, policy and procedure from the start. NIMAA is seeking a person who has sound knowledge of the industry, particularly of future technologies in production and broadcasting, and how they can be used for further development of Indigenous media. The successful applicant will have a strong and practical background in Film, Television or Video and possess strong, written communication skills with a degree of creativity.

Project Officer

The primary duty of the successful applicant will be the finalisation of a number of projects which have already commenced, including the conclusion of the Industry Industrial Relations package, the compilation of the Employment and Training Data Base and assisting the three Policy Officers in their related media sectors. A degree of self management is required although guidance of the required duties will be through the CEO and the Policy officers.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

For detailed job descriptions, please call

Isabetle West

National Indigenous Media Association of Australia

(07) 3876 3200

Applications close Friday 20 December 1996.

National Native Title Tribunal

Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination Applications

This notice applies to WC96/9, WC96/84, and is taken to have been given on 25 December 1996. Any person whose interests m a y be affected by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and w h o wishes to b e c o m e a party in relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, at G P O Box 9973, in their

capital city by 24 February 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

RUDAIX RIVER NATIONAL PARK (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

WC96/9 - N G O U B A R D U State: Western Australia

LG.R.: Shire of East Pilbara Type: Land and Water

Description: The area is approximately 15340 sq kms and is wholly within the State of Western Australia with its western boundary approximately ISO kms east of NULLAGINE.

The southwestern comer is located adjacent to the northern tip of the ROBERTSON Range,

(he northwestern corner is approximately 75 kms west ofTELFER.the northeaslem corner is adjacent to LAKE DORA and the southeastern comer passes through the MCKAY Range. The area includes part of the RUDALL RIVER National Park.

RUDALL RIVER NATIONAL PARK (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

WC96/84 - N O M A D S State: Western Australia LG.IU Shire of East Pilbara Type: Land and Water

Description: The area is approximately 53660 sq kms and is wholly within the State of Western Australia with its western boundary approximately P 0 kms east of NULLAGINE.

The southwestern comer is located adjacent to N O O L O O Soak, the northwestern comer adjacent lo CLNCUDGERIE HILL, the northeastern comer is adjacent to MILYAKIRRI and the southeastern comer Ls approximately 20 kms south of KUNA WARRIJ1. The area includes pan of ihe RL'DAli RIVER National Parte

Details about the above applications WC96/9.WC96/W may be obtained from the Register of Native Title Claims and may be searched ai the Perth Registry of the National Native Title Tribunal Search and photocopy fees apph

18. THE'KOORI MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996

Just part of the crowd at Goolwa for the gathering at the end of the Long Walk.

Bridge opponents to fight on By NAOMI HICKS

BOpponents of the planned Hindmarsh

Island bridge in South Australia have vowed to fight on after the successful Long Walk from Adelaide to Goolwa.

Hundreds of people were at Goolwa to welcome walkers after their five-day 80km trek from the South Australian

capital. The goal of the walk had been to highlight the campaign against the bridge and as a trip for reconciliation, and organisers were more than pleased with the result.

Speaker after speaker at the gathering spoke of

the success of the Long Walk and of the need for

indigenous and non-indigenous people to oppose

the bridge.

The push for the bridge sparked a major battle,

with local Ngarrendjeri people divided over whether

the area is the site of sacred women's business.

'Long Walker' Sarah Millera thanked all for

supporting the walk and hailed it as a journey for

peace, protest and knowledge.

Another supporter, singer Ruby Hunter, said she

walked for all her aunties who could not walk, and

she urged all to fight on to stop the bridge.

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PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL

ROADS ACT 1993 (SECTIONS 18AND 19)

IDENTIFICATION SURVEY OF ROAD BOUNDARIES

Council hereby advises it has carried out a survey to identify the previously unmarked road boundaries of the public road through Portion 193 at Karuah (Parish Tarean, County Gloucester),

being land owned by the Karuah Local Aboriginal Land Council. These road boundaries have not previously been surveyed and the plan of the currenl survey is available for inspection at the Council Administration Centre during

normal business hours.

Any person wishing to make a submission must do so within 28 days of this publication to the General Manager, P O Box 42, Raymond Terrace, clearly

marking "Council File Reference E5360-10". Telephone enquiries can be made to Cliff Johnson on 800265

E K Campbell General Manager

LAND & WATER CONSERVATION

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION

The N S W Government - Building a Better Environment

The Department is a non-smoking workplace

The remuneration package quoted Includes annual salary, employer's

contributions to superannuation scheme and annual leave loading.

FAR WEST REGION

CLERICAL OFFICER, Grade 3/4,

Bourke Pos. No. D L W C 96/474. Total remuneration package valued to

$33,714 (salary $28,890 - $31,406), Responsible for providing a wide range

of clerical, administrative and general support. Essential: Aboriginality; typing

35 wpm, demonstrated computer and keyboard skills, ability to meet deadlines, work as part ot a team and

with minimal supervision, effective

communication skills, experience in office procedures, and an

understanding of EEO/OH&S policies.

Desirable: Experience with WordPerfect 6.1 and Word 6, Advance

Accounts, Petty Cash and Receipting.

General: Readvertised position. Under

Section 126A of the N S W Anti-

Discrimination Act and due to the fact

that this is an Aboriginal Employment Strategy position, Aboriginality is a

genuine occupational requirement.

Enquiries: Stuart Burke/ Jill Phillips 068 833000. Applications to: Recruitment Officer, Department of

Land and Water Conservation, P O Box

1840, Dubbo, 2830.

Closing Date: 3 January 1997.

LAND & WATER CONSERVATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DO A PERMISSIBLE FUTURE ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 23

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (CTH)

Notice is hereby given that the

Minister for Land & Water

Conservation intends to grant a

Licence to Lake Macquarie City

Council to carry out construction of a

jetty and reconstruction of a boatramp

at Balmoral for the purpose of

providing improved water access to

the boating community generally.

The works will affect Crown land

below high water mark, adjacent to Lot

365, Deposited Plan 46746, and being

part of the bed of Lake Macquarie. The

works will be executed in accordance

with Development Approval No.

DA/96/00424 issued by Lake

Macquarie City Council on 5

September 1996.

It is proposed to grant the Licence not

less than fourteen (14) days from the

date of this notice.

It is intended that the works will not

commence until the Licence has been

issued and Building Approval has

been granted by Lake Macquarie City

Council and will continue until

completed.

TONY BURGIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR HUNTER REGION MD 91 R 24

LEICHHARDT COUNCIL

CADETSHIP Position SPV103/96

A Cadetship is currently being offered by Leichhardt Municipal Library as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Career Development Strategy for the Library and Information Sector. The strategy is a joint agreement between the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DEETYA).

The Cadetship will require the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to undertake part-time studies commencing in February 1997 which will lead to the qualification of Librarian or Library Technician and work as a Library Assistant at the Glebe Branch Library for the duration of

these studies. Duties will include working with the public, including working with children and processing library materials.

The commencing salary will be between $227.20 and $244.67 for a 17.5 hour week. Also included is a part-time study rate based on age. Other

allowances may be payable on application.

Further inlormation can be obtained from Glennys Fabbri, Manager, Library and Information on 9367 9266.

Written applications marked with "Position SPV103/96" will be received by the Recruitment Officer until 4.00 p.m. Friday, 10 January 1997.

Administrative Centre 7-15 Wetherill Street LEICHHARDT N S W 2040

Peter Head AgGENERAL MANAGER

Singer Troy Cassar-Daley and NIAAA's Joanne Brown (right) model the special Survival '97 T-shirts with La Perouse United Sport and Recreation group executive member Marjorie Dixon.

Big names and much more for Survival '97 I NSW A

Yothu Yindi, Christine Anu, Troy Cassar-

Daley, Tiddas, Brenda Webb ....

These are just some ot the big-name indigenous acts set to take the stage at Survival '97 in southern Sydney on January 26.

Organisers from the National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association (NIAAA) are confident next year's concert will be the biggest and best yet.

The annual Survival concert, which is being supported by the Koori Mail, is a national celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, performance, visual art and culture. Thousands flock to it every year, with Survival '97 returning to Yarra Bay Oval, La Perouse, next year.

Survival is designed to embrace and display the vast array of indigenous creative talent and provide an exciting alternative to official 'Australia Day' events. Traditionally held at La Perouse, Survival highlights the initial point ot contact between Aboriginal and European people,

Other musical acts scheduled to play next month include Marlene Cummins, Kerrianne Cox, Vic Simms and Col Hardy as well as the Tiwi Island Dancers and the Doonooch Dancers.

And other highlights of the day will include indigenous arts and culture such as traditional and contemporary music and dance, visual arts and crafts, bush tucker and face-painting.

Joining the line-up for the first time is Troy Cassar-Daley, the multi-award winning country artist.

More information on Survival '97 is available from NIAAA on (02) 9281 2144.

Brenda Webb pictured at a recent Survival concert.

Yothu Yindi Christine Anu-acoustic Troy Cassar-Daley

Tiddas Aim 4 More Brenda Webb Marlene Cummins

Kerrianne Cox Vic Simms Col Hardy

Cnarnayarrahe Waitairie Tiwi Island Dancers Doonooch Dancers

GATES OPEN 9AM - Tickets available at gate

SIO adults

$5 concession (elders only)

Kids under 12yrs - FREE

Koori art & crafts & food stalls Warn - 6pm

For further Info ring

NIAAA Hotline (02) 9281 2144

Bus Info: from Central *393

from Circular Quay #394

Sunday 26th January Yarra Bay Oval - La Perouse 1 1 7 is (uncled o (NO CROC!)

National Native Title Tribunal Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination Applications

This notice applies to WC96/108 & QC96/88 and is taken to have been given on 18 December 1996. Any person whose interests may be affected by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and who wishes to become a party in relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, at G P O Box 9973, in their capital city by 17 February 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

FITZROY CROSSING TOWNSITE (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

WC 96/108 State: Western Australia

LG.R. Shires of Derby/West Kimberley

Type: U n d

Description: The area covered consists of two portions of Fitzroy

Crossing Townsite, both being vacant Crown land.The first is an area

of 6573m2 of land on the corner of Forest Road and Bell Road

which is the subject of a proposal to subdivide the lots for the

purposes of I jght Industry The second area consists of a portion

of Fitzroy Crossing Lot 2 adjacent to Jones Road with an area of

1720m-. This area is subject to a proposal for sale for residential

purposes. None of the area covered by this application is subject

to a grant of freehold title.

PART OF YARRABAH DOGIT, CREEKS, REEFS AND GREEN ISLAND (QUEENSLAND)

QC96/88 State: Queensland

LG.R. Yarrabah Community Council

Type: Und and Water

Description:

1) Special lease 35542 south of Palmer Point

2) Former leasehold areas in the Buddabadoo section of the

Yarrabah DOGIT being Lot 207 on MR7310.

3) The waters of George Creek, Firewood Creek, Magazine Creek,

Seelee Creek, Mackey Creek to Guilfoyie's landing, Falls Creek to

the edge of the freehold land, Middle Creek to the h w k on

portion 155, at the bend in Ixit 3, Pine Creek to the old jetty on

the Jacob property cast of the Yarrabah R<rad as far as these

creeks arc tidal and navigable at spring tide.

4) Bart Reef, Tongue Reef, Norman Reef, Spur Reef, Saxon Reef,

Hastings Reef, Pixie Reef. Michaelmas Reef, Oyster Reef, Upolu

Cay, Vlassof Cay. Arlington Reef, Fusion Reef, Flynn Reef,

Thetford Reef. Milln Reef, M<x>rc Reef, Pellows Reef, Northwest

Reef, Elford Reef, Sudbury Reef, Channel Reef, Scott Reef and

Green Island.

NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL

Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination Applications

NEWNES STATE FOREST (NEW SOUTH WALES)

N C 9 6 / 2 8

This notice applies to NC96/28 and is taken to have been given on 25 December 1996. Any person whose interests may be affected

by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and who wishes to become a party in

relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing at G P O Box 9973, in their capital city by 24 February 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which

will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

State: New South Wales

LG.R. Greater Lithgow City Council

Type: land

Description; Hie land the subject of Mining [ease application

51 (()range) being .in area situated in the Newnes State Forest in the

County of Cook, Irishes of Cook and Clwydd.

NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL Notice of Claimant

Native Title Determination Applications This notice applies to WC95/96, NC96/27 & WC96/83 and is taken to have been given on 1 January, 1996. Any person whose interests may be affected by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and who wishes to become a party in relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, at G P O Box 9973, in their capital city by 26 February f 997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501. BREMER BAY, SOUTH-WEST OF WA

(WESTERN AUSTRALIA) WC95/56

State: Western Australia LG.R. Shire of Jerramungup, Shire of Ravensthorpe Type: land and Water Description: The area covered hy the application is land and waters located around the townsite of Bremer Bay. in the south-west region of Western Australia. The claimed area includes all vacant crown land and reserve land (Reserves Numbers 511, 23060, 4120, 3766,4121, 19969, 43358, 2524, 32666, 22355, 5055, 25216, 24619, 21496, 27093, 39967, 21646, 23516, 28770, 11978, 11977, 11976, 11974 and 43351). The application does not include any areas of freehold title within the claim area granted prior to 1 January 1994 nor any land within the Bremer M.i\ townsite apart from vacant crown and reserve land as at the day of lodgement of the application on 4 October 1995.

NEWNES STATE FOREST, LITHGOW (NEW SOUTH WALES)

NC96/27 State: New South Wales

LG.R. Greater Lithgow City Council

Type: Und

Description: The land being Crown land, the subject of Mining lease application 51 (Orange) encompassing an area of approximately 975.4 hectares. The land is situated K kilometres North East of the City of Lithgow, in the Newnes State Forest, in the County of Cook ;ind the Parishes of Cook and Clwydd. No private freehold land is intended to be included

REGION OF GASCOYNE, CENTRAL WHEATBELT (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

Reference Number: WC96/83 State: western Australia

LG.R. Shire of Camamah, Shire of Glittering, Shire of Coorow, Shire of Cue, Shire of Dalwallinu, Shire of Dandaragan, Shire of Gingin, Shire of Greenough, Shire of Irwin, Shire

ofKoorda, Shire of Meekatharra, Shire ofMenzte.Shhcof Mingencw, Shire of Moora, Shire of Morawa, Shire of

Mount Magnet, Shire of Mount Marshall, Shirt of Mukinbutlin, Shire of Mullewa, Shire of Perenjori. Shire of Sandstone, Shire of Three Springs, Shire of Victoria Plains, Shire of Westonia, Shire of Wiluna, Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, Shire ofYalgoo, Shire of Yilgarn.

Type: I .and

Description: Located wiihin the State nfWestem Australia, and partly within the following region.s:Gascoyne,CentraIWest,LowerVCfest,< entral Wheatbelt and doUIlieldvTlu: southwestern corner of the area covered hy the application is the southern limit of the township ol Sea bird Irom then- the boundary of the area stretches roughly northeast through the

southern limit of the town ofSeabird From there the boundary of the area stretches roughly northeast through the southern limn of the town of Calingari to the southern limit of the town ofMudinhudin.From here the boundary of the area stretches northeast to Walling Rock and then roughly nonh to Ida Valley and northwest to Bulga Downs and roughly north to IXindaragan, Black Range and Harramhie. From Barramhie die boundary runs east of nonh to Gldgee Station and then northwest i<> Vound Downs and liilhiew From Hillvicw the boundary runs west to

Anneanand then southwest toTctegoothera Hill and Gabyon,from where ii passes to the south of Mullewa to the Greenough River Mouth ftnm here- the boundary follows low water mark hack to Seahird

Details about the above applications QC96/88,NC96/27,NC96/28, WC95/56.WC96/83. &WC96/108 may be obtained from the Register of Native Title Claims and may be searched at the Perth, Sydney and Bnsbane Registnes of the National Native Title Tribunal. Search and photocopy fees apply.

THE WOF\J MA/L, Wep^^Y,,DECEMBER 18, }^&;1£

* • '

Bull Bar Tours' production a highlight of S A festival B A major success

among many successes at the recent Indigenous Arts Festival in South Australia was the

Vitalstatistix Theatre Company production 'Bull Bar Tours'.

The production, set around a cultural outback tour, received rave reviews and was hailed as a highlight of the festival.

Wharf Shed 5 at Port Adelaide was transformed into

the sets for this production, which examined the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous people within society.

'Bull Bar Tours' took audiences on a journey where they saw the complex misadventures of a diverse group of tourists.

A milkman from Dorset, England, a group of white, middle-class Australians and an urban Aboriginal woman find themselves as unlikely travel companions.

The group becomes stranded and public politeness starts to give way and racist reality starts to appear as the going gets tough.

While at times confronting, there was also great humour in a memorable production, Vitalstatistix's final for the year. - Naomi Hicks

• Pictured: Michael Habib (back) and (from left) Betty Sumner-Lovett, Annalisa Tramoundanes and Christina Page in a scene from 'Bull Bar Tours'. Picture by Lisa Tomasettl.

National Native Title Tribunal Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination Applications

This notice applies to applications DC96/1, DC96/2, DC96/3, DC96/4, DC96/5, QC96/89, QC96/94, QC96/96, QC96/97, NC96/24 and WC96/46.

This notice is taken to have been given on 8 January, 1997. Any person whose interests may be affected by a

determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Applications and who wishes to become a party

in relation to the applications must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, at G P O Box 9973, in their capital city by

7 March 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's

reference numbers. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

LOTS 5994 & 5180, TOWN OF DARWIN ( N O R T H E R N TERRITORY)

Reference Number: DC96/1 State: Northern Territory LG.R. Darwin City Council Type: I .and and Water Description: The claim area covers two portions of vacant crown land within the town of Darwin.

IjJt S994 including sea to the low water mark, is bounded hy the

M G M Grand Casino to the north, Mylilly Point to the south. Gilruth Avenue to the east and Mindil Beach and the sea to the west.

Lot 5180 (Mylilly Point) is bounded by Marina Boulevard to the south, sea to the north, Mylilly Terrace to the east and Lot 6394 to the west.

The application excludes all freehold land.

DINAH BEACH (NORTHERN TERRITORY) Reference Number: DC96/2

State: Northern Territory

LG.R. Darwin City Council

Type: Und and Water

Description: land and waters between the low water mark and the furthest extent of the mangrove habitat extending from the Dinah Beach boat ramp road to the boundary of registered native

title claim number DOM/5, near the Trade Development Zone. Sandgroves, Reichaitlt and Bleeser Creeks all fall within the claim boundary.

The application excludes all freehold kind

LOTS 5218 & 9212 DARWIN/WANGURI (NORTHERN TERRITORY) Reference Number: DC96/3

State: Northern Territory

LG.R. Darwin City Council

Type: land

Description: The claim area covers two portions of vacant crown land wiihin the municipality of Darwin.

Lot 521H in Fannie Bay is bounded by Gilruth Ave to the east, Conacher St to the north and Atkins Drive to the west

Lot 9212 in Wulagj is bounded by Lot 4868 to the north. lee Point Road to the east and Tambling Tee to the south The Tracy Milage complex lies adjacent in its western extent.

The application excludes all freehold land.

HUNDRED OF AYERS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) Reference Number: DC96/4

State: Northern Territory

LG.R. Litchfield Shire Council

Type: land and Water

Description: The application includes all vacant crown land within the Hundred of Ayers, Shire of Litchfield. The claim area Is bounded to the north by the centre of the Elizabeth River and extends south with Bern Springs and the Territory Wildlife Park being adjacent to its southern extent Included are all mangrove habitats, waters and tributaries of Haycock Reach and Middle Arm

The application excludes all freehold land

ELIZABETH RIVER (NORTHERN TERRITORY) Reference Number: DC96/5

State: Northern Territory

L G . R Litchfield Shire Council Palmerston Town Council

Type: land and Water

Description: The application includes all mangrove habitats north of the centre of the Elizabeth River The northeastern extent of the claim lies near Berrimah Road and the Trade Development Zone,and Includes the waters of Hudson and Myrmidon Creeks The claim extends southeast along the course of the Elizabeth River,including Mitchells and Brookings Creeks, to Gulnare Rd at Us southeastern extern

The application excludes all freehold land

GULF COUNTRY OF NORTH WEST QUEENSLAND (QUEENSLAND)

QC96/89 Waanyi #3 State: Queensland

LG.R. Burke Shire Council

Type: land

Description: The area covered by the application is coincident with that part of the Miscellaneous Transport infrastructure Corridor route from its commencement 250km N N W of Mt Isa,in the Shire of Burke, to directly north from the Old Planet Downs

homestead and in the vicinity ofWUTs Development Road

GULF COUNTRY OF NORTH QUEENSLAND (QUEENSLAND) QC96/94 O'Keefe

State: Queensland

LG.R. Burke Shire Council, Mount Isa City Council

Type: land and Water

Description: The area subject to this application is located in the Gulf Region of North West Queensland, south west of Burketown and north west of Mt Isa. The western extent is defined by the

Northern Territory/Queensland border The area is approximately 24,700 square kilometres and encompasses Lawn Hill National

Park

GULF COUNTRY OF NORTH WEST QUEENSLAND (QUEENSLAND) QC96/96 Gkuthaarn & Kukatj

State: Queensland

LG.R. Burke Shire Council

Type: land and Water

Description: The area covered by the application is coincident

with that part of the Miscellaneous Transport Infrastrucnire Corridor route which extends from Lagoon Creek just east of the leichhardt River north east to part of the northern boundary of Karumba Pastoral Holding which is situated to the north east of the Norman River.

GULF COUNTRY OF NORTH QUEENSLAND (QUEENSLAND)

Reference Number: QC96/97 Leichhardt State: Queensland

L.G.R. Burke Shire Council

Type: land and Water

Description: The aa*a covered by the application is coincident with that part of the Miscellaneous Transport Infrastrucnire Corridor route which extends from the vicinity of Wills Development Road to lagoon Creek just east of the leichhardt

River.

BALLINA NSW (NEW SOUTH WALES)

NC96/24 O'Keefe State: New South Wales LG.R. Ballina Shire Council Type: tand and Water Description: The claim area is comprised of two separate areas both situated in Parish Ballina, Country Rous, Lismore land District

I. About 450sq metres (partly below high watermark of the Richmond River) hounded by Lol 9, section iA in DP 251 206,Lot 8, Section 4 A In DP 251 206 and by a line joining the Southwestern Comer of bn 8. Section 4A.DP251 206 to the southernmost south­eastern corner of bit 9, Section 4A.DP251 206.

The land is described as being between the original mean high

water mark of the Richmond River and a line determined by the Public Works Department as being the limit line of reclamation. Consequently the area is divided into two (2) portions being that portion above high water mark defined as "land" and that portion below high water mark defined as "water" in the Native Tille Act,

1993 (Commonwealth), 2 Comprises the bed. waters and air space over the Richmond River shown hy the black hatching on Annexunr "B" as attached to the application, copies of which may be obtained bv calling

[800 640 soi

BLIRSWOOD ISLAND (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) WC96/46 O'Keefe

State: Western Australia

LG.R. Town of Victoria Park

Type: land

Description: The land covered by the application consists of vacant crown land and the following Reserves - Res. 39361 (Parks and Recreation), Res. 44249 (lawn Tennis Association) and Res 36630 (Road Purposes) surrounding the Burswood Casino G>mplcx, Perth

Details about the above applications DC96/1, DC96/2, DC96/3, DC96/4, DC96/5, QC96/89, OC96/94, QC96/96, QC96/97, NC96/24, and WC96/46 may be obtained from the Register of Native Title Claims and may be searched at the Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin and Perth Registries of the National Native Title Tribunal. Search and photocopy fees apply. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

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Margaret Harvey and Lillian Crombie in a scene from 'Up The Road'.

'Up The Road' a breakthrough!

Review by PAULETTE WHITTON

'Up The Road', a play written by SBS Indigenous Current Affairs Magazine (ICAM) reporter John Harding, is a breakthrough and a step forward for Aboriginal theatre.

Set at the Flat Creek Mission, 'Up the Road' takes a subtle, educational and sometimes comic look at Aboriginal culture, society and issues through the eyes of an ordinary Aboriginal family.

With a fresh use of strength and subtlety, John Harding raises a number of issues affecting the indigenous population today without laying any guilt or shame.

No member of the audience, black or white, appears to be shocked or appalled by the scenes they see before them. There seems to be a natural acceptance and understanding of what is taking place on the stage.

Deadly actors The play stars some of our

deadliest indigenous actors including John Moore ('Deadly', 'Blackfullas', 'Heat'), Lillian Crombie ('Heartland', ICAM sitcom 'The Masters') and Margaret Harvey ('Black Mary').

Moore is brilliant as the male lead, Ian Simpson, who returns to the mission upon the passing of his uncle. Ian left Flat Creek 10 years earlier and has worked his way up through the Department of Aboriginal Affairs in Canberra.

Moore plays the 'coconut' (black on the outside, white on the inside) character with great depth and feeling and takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride as Ian finds himself dealing with the emotions and situations that he was forced to escape years earlier.

Lillian Crombie (Aunt Sissy) and MStrgartTWarvey (Susah'-'-'-*-*-'

Lockerbee) portray the play's strong, stable and determined Aboriginal women. They do it so well that it hardly seems they are acting.

Newcomer Irma Woods, from Western Australia, is delightful as the play's narrator and character Liddy. Woods charms the pants off the audience with her witty, positive, naive, but strong, portrayal of Liddy whose dream is to become a netball star. Liddy is young, bright, refreshing and lighthearted. She is constantly reminding the audience and her 'family' that she is a born leader, but no-one seems to take her seriously.

Geoff Kelso, the play's sole non-indigenous actor, plays Greg, the white administrator of the Flat Creeks Land Council. Greg is a bit of a dag with a big heart who is forced to confront his future and his feelings towards Susan Lockerbee upon the return of Ian.

Bradley Byquar ('Heartland') plays the carefree, bright and lovable Charlie Cardiff who goes through some dramatic changes during the course of the play.

Often funny and tear jerking, 'Up the Road' is an entertaining and emotional look at Aboriginal culture and society. It tackles a number of wide ranging issues including the clash of cultures, self-determination, deaths in custody and some personal, political and unresolved emotions with a strength that leaves the audience feeling good.

In the words of Moore, "you're silly if you miss it!"

• 'Up the Road' Is at the Belvoir Street Theatre until December 22. The production then heads off to the Festival of Perth from February 19 to March 1 and to the Playbox Theatre in

'-Melbourne from Maretifl-29-

S o m e of the graduates of the Certificate in Preparatory Education.

Kura Yerlo graduates all smiles

BSeventeen people had every reason to

smile recently after graduating with a

Certificate of Preparatory Education

from the Kura Yerlo Centre in Largs

Bay, South Australia.

Run through TAFE, the course

concentrated on literacy and numeracy

and was well received by all 17 students.

Certificate of Preparatory Education co-ordinator

Janice Koolmatrie said she was proud of the

success of her students and she praised the Kura

Yerlo Centre as a great place for people to study

and learn.

The students were also full of praise for the

course and Kura Yerlo, with all recommending the

course.

Is she the next big thing? By JODI H O F F M A N N

Hr^^| The musical career of

Wjy I Kerrianne Cox has

^ ^ ^ I received a huge boost

t W A I with her naming as the

L I overall winner of

^k^*^A Ausmusic's The Next

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ * Big Thing' (Western

Australia) competition.

The annual event showcases

original talent from throughout

Western Australia, and of the nine

heat winners from around the State

Cox was the only female and only

Aboriginal person.

In a huge gig in Perth's

Northbridge, heat winners were

given 20 minutes to perform original

songs in front of the audience and

judges.

"I felt very confident in myself

and a lot of people came to support

me on the night, including members

of my family and cast members of

the production 'Corrugation Road'

(Jimmy Chi's latest work)," Cox

said.

Cox, 21, is from the Beagle Bay

KERRIANNE COX

community in the Dampier

Peninsular north of Broome and her

passion for music goes back a long

way.

"My family from both sides were

musically talented and my

grandfather used to sing and play to

m e when I was really young," she

said. "I got really inspired by him to

get into guitar and vocals."

As this year's winner of 'The

Next Big Thing', Cox receives one

day's recording time at a Perth

sound studio, inclusion on a national

compilation CD, potential for local

and national radio airplay, an

Internet home page, management

advice and one year's free

membership of the Musicians' Union

ofWA.

"When I was announced as the

winner I thought... I've done it, this

is It, I can do anything now," Cox

said. "Most of my family knows I've

been waiting for a long time for a

break like this to happen and it was

so emotional having everyone there.

"I felt really proud of myself and

everyone was there to share it with

me."

Cox will perform in Sydney next

month as part of the Survival '97

concert and also plans to record a

five-track C D soon.

"I'm not in a rush to record,

though, because I want to take my

time and put everything into it," she

said.

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Proposal to Grant Miscellaneous Licences (Section 26)

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH) The Stale of Western Australia proposes to grant the following licence applications under the Mining Act 1978:

NUMBERi PURPOSE

APPLICANT AREA LOCALITY CENTROID SHIRE

8159 HAL'LROAD 594! COMMUNICATION'S TO SERVICE A MINING OPERATION

PADDINGTON GOLD PTY LTD 3.41b

WMC RESOURCES LTD 2.2Sha

6.5KMSE1YOF MENZIES 45KMNWLYOF MT MAGNET

La 29=44' MENZIES Long 121*03'

Ut 27=50' MOUNT MAGNET Long I M '

Extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications are available on request from the Department of Minerals and Energy at 100 Plain St, East Penh 6004. Nature of act: purpose in connection with mining for minerals.

Commencement: upon completion of the procedural requirements contained in the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth). Term of prospecting licence: 5 years from date of grant.

Disturbance to land: to operate and construct facilities for the purpose(s) of the licence.

Under Section 29(4) notice is given lhat it is considered that the grant of these licences attract the "expedited procedure" under Section 237 of the Act as the grant will not: 1) directly interfere with the community life of any native title holders: 2) interfere with areas or sites of particular significance; or 3) involve major disturbance to any land or waters concerned. The grant of the title will be proceeded with if, within the period of two months starting when notice is given in accordance with the Native Title Act, (ie. by 18 February 1997), any native title parties do not lodge an objection with the National Native Title Tribunal against the inclusion of the statement that it is considered that the grant of the licence is an act attracting the expedited procedure. Any enquiries concerning registration as a "native title party" should be directed to the NNTT, C P O Box 9973 Perth W A 6001. _

Do You Want to Study Law?

ABORIGINAL PRE-LAW PROGRAMME 20 January - 19 February 1997

Faculty of Law, Casuarina Campus

The Aboriginal Pre-Law Programme is a five week intensive preparatory course to provide Aboriginal and Islander students with the skills necessary for first year Law studies.

The programme includes segments of first year subjects: legal process, criminal law and torts.

The course is free. There is no HECS and all materials are supplied.

Students who successfully complete the programme qualify for entry into the Law programme at N T U and other Law Schools.

The N T U Faculty of Law programme includes the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a number of combined degrees - including a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies combined degree.

The N T U Law programme also allows students to specialise in the area of legal issues relating to indigenous peoples.

For further information and an application form, please

contact Fiona Hussin, Course Coordinator.

Faculty of Law Northern Territory University DARWIN NT 0909 Ph (08) 8946 6962 or (08) 8946 6833 Fax (08) 8946 6852

Email - f_hussin@law.ntu.edu.au

Internet - http://www.ntu.edu.au/faculties/law

TNTU N o r t h e r n

T e r r i t o r y

U n i v e r s i t y

Proposal to Extend Term of Exploration Licences

(Section 26) NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH)

The State of Western Australia proposes to grant the following licence applications under the Mining Act 1978: NUMBERS:

• APPLICANT AULA LOCALITY CENTROID SHIRE

15/101 26 January 1998 15/237 7 August 199! 29M31 'iJtwI'W

M C RESOURCES LTD 46.21 knr

ISTERBAC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 7.02tnr

KUNDANA GOLD PTY LTD 20.63km

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD 1727lcm:

SIPA RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL NL 30.93knr

99J6km-

29/134 I6JUK1998

29/13! ! September 1991 45/11)48 SIPA RESOURCES LTD U tae 199! OUTOKUMPU ZINC AUSTRALIA P H LTD

ASHLING RESOURCES NL 45/1072 BHP AUSTRALIAN COAL PTY LTD ]643fcm:

2! Mav 1997 BHP IRON PTY LTD CI MINERALS AUSTRALIA m i T D MITSUI IRON ORE CORPORATION PTY LTD

52/510 PEKO EXPLORATION LTD 9652knr 2J Marth 1997 51594 OALTRADPTYLTD 9394km-' 25 September 1997 53/277 HUNTER RESOURCES LTD 27.68km' liSeptembet 1991 AUSTRALIAN METALS CORPORATION Nl

EAGLE MINING CORPORATION NL 53/212 ELM1NANL 325knr 14 August 1997 59'403 AZTEC MINING CO LTD 74.9km l4Augustl997 59/416 ROEBUCK RESOURCES NL I0.79knr 16 September 1997 77/416 ORIOLE RESOURCES LTD Ji.lknr-16 September 1997 80/821 WESTERN METALS 2TKCNL 4692km-' 25 May 1991 I0!12!l STRIKER DIAMONDS NL 9l.4br II July 1991

22KMSEIYOF WIDGIEMOOLTHA 30KMSE1YOF KAMBALDA 90KMNWLYOF KALGOORLIE

90KMWLYOF LEONORA 125KMWLYOF LEONORA 55KMSWLYOF MARBLE BAR

I3KMSEIY0F SHAYGAP

Lat31"36' Lent 121=46' La* 31*30" Long 121=46' Lat 30=09' Longiinr

Lat 29=15' Long 120=33' Lat 21=44' Long 119°56" Lat21"27' L a m l l W

COOLGARDIE

COOLGARDIE

KALGOORLIE-BOULDERCITYi MENZIES MENZIES

MENZIES

EAST PILBARA

Lat 20=36' EAST PILBARA Long 120=15'

IISkmS'LYOF PARABURDOO

Ul 24=38' MEEKATHARRA Loni 118=25'

I20KMNTOOF Lat 25=21' MEEKATHARRA WILUNA 4.5KMNELYOF WILUNA

Long 119=56' La 26=34' WILUNA Long 120=15'

WIUNA 81KMSE1Y0F Lat 21=04' WILUNA Lone 120=58' 55KMNEIYOF Lit 29=14' PERENJORI PERENJORI Long 116=49' IIOKMW'LYOF Lat 28=19' YALGOO MT MAGNET Long 116=48' 43KMSWLYOF Lat 31=35' YTLGARN SOUTHERN CROSS Long 119=05' 78KMSELYOF Lat 18=43' HALLS CREEK FITZROY CROSSING Long 126=0)' I20JSMNW1YOF Lat 14=19' WYNDHAM4 WYNDHAM Lone 127=16' EAST KIMBERLEY

Extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications arc available on request from the Department of Minerals and Energy at 100 Plain St. East Perth 60O4. Nature of act: exploration for minerals. Commencement: upon expiry ofthc current term of the licence. Term of amalgamated area: periods of one or two years. Disturbance to land: exploration or prospecting activities including mapping, surface sampling, trenching and drilling. Under Section 29(4) notice is given that it is considered that the grant of these licences attract the "expedited procedure*1 under Section 237 of the Act as the grant will not: I) directly interfere with the community life of any native title holders: 2) interfere with areas or sites of particular significance; or 3) involve major disturbance to any land or water; concerned. The extension of the licences will be proceeded with if, within the period of two months starting when notice is given in accordance with the Native Title Act, (ie. by 18 February 1997} any native title parties do not lodge an objection with the National Native Title Tribunal against the inclusion of the statement that it is considered that the grant of the licence is an act attracting the expedited procedure. Any enquiries concerning registration as a "native title party" should be directed to the NNTT, G P O Box 9973 Perth W A 6001.

THE KOOBtMAlk, WEDNESQAY, DECEMBER 18, t996. 21.

Including our National Calendar

Until December 23: Annual Boomalli Members Exhibition to be held at Boomalli Artists Co-op, Ground Floor, 27 Abercrombie St, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW. For more information contact (02) 9698 2047.

Until December 28: Landscape: A Contemporary Symphony, at the Culture Bank (formerly Old Paint Factory), in Brisbane. This will feature a fusion of traditional dance and music styles, including work from the Birri

Your items for the Message Stick and our National Calendar are welcome. They should be to the point and include a daytime telephone contact number tor checking. Photographs m a y be submitted, but they will not be considered unless the images are sharp and clear.

Send your items to us at any of the addresses In the panel on Page 6.

Gubba Aboriginal Dance Troupe. More details on (07) 3255 1255.

Until January 12: Djalkiri Wanga - The Land Is My Foundation' art display at the

Penrith Regional Gallery, western Sydney. More details on (047) 351100.

Until August 31: Painting the Land Story. This is a major display

of indigenous artworks from the National Museum of Australia's collection. It will be on show at Old Parliament House, Canberra. More information on (06) 256 1137.

December 21-May 4: Photographic exhibition 'Guwanyi -Stories of the Redfern Aboriginal Community' at the Museum of Sydney. More details on (02) 9251 5988.

December 22: Special final performance of the play 'Up The

Proposal to Grant Prospecting Licences (Section 26)

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH) The State of Western Australia proposes to grant the following licence applications under the Mining Act I978:

NUMBER APPLICANT

I5/37K5 IM1882 16/1883. 16/1885 16/1886 16/1887 16/1888 16/1889 16/1890 16/1891 16/1892 16/1894 16/1895 16/18% 16/1897 16/1898 16/1899 16/1900 16/1901 16/1902 16/1903 20/1695 20/1696 20/1697 20/1698 21/594 29/1567 37/5508 37/5530 37/5531 37/5532 40/1060 45/2335 45/2381

46/1236 46/1240 4611241 46/1242 52/928 52/929 52/930 52/931 57/872 57/873 59/1432

59/1433

59/1434

59/1435

59/1437 63/980 63/981 63/982 63/983

63/984

63/985

63/986

63/987

63/988

6J/989

63/990 63/991 63/992 63/993 63/994 63/995 63/1009 63/1010S

70/1279

COOLGARDIE COLD NL CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD CENTAUR MINING AND EXPLORATION LTD MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL MARYMIA EXPLORATION NL CENTRAL BORE NL CENTRAL BORE NL PAUL LAWRENCE G WILLIAM NOEL LAWRENCE G WILLIAM PETER JOHN WILLIAM MILEY SAND QUEEN GOLD MINES NL

AREA

136.04 ha 202.89ha I97.6!ha I9437ha 165.7 lha 2O0.19ha I72.84ha 20l.93ha I02.98ha 197.2 lha I68.57ha I68.22ha I95.79ha 200.08ha I89.49ha I98.97ha I54.89ha 20O.04ha I97 02ha 20O.I3ha I86.27ha I07.59ha I07.2ha l.92ha 88.42ha 9.72ha 67,58ha

JOHN TREVOR HOPE JON RENNET BAXENDELL I87 44ha SONS OF GWALIA LTD SONS OF GWALIA LTD SONS OF GWALIA LTD CONSOLIDATED GOLD NL SHILLINGFORD NOMINEES PTY LTD DESMOND CR1ZZLE MARK RICHARD HARRIS JERRALD GEORGE CLARK WELCOME STRANGER MINING CO. NL TREVOR JOHN SIMS WALLY KAY WALLY KAY PERILYA MINES NL PERILYA MINES NL PERILYA MINES NL PERILYA MINES NL HERALD RESOURCES LTD PRIME EXPLORATION SERVICES PTY LTD PAULARTHURALLARDYCE VALENTINE JOHN MCSWEENEY DOUGLAS ERNEST TAYLOR PAUL SUMPTION ALFRED ERNEST TAYLOR ELAINE FAYE TAYLOR JOY JENNIFER TREACY PETER JAMES TREACY GERARD VICTOR BREWER ROYAL RESOURCES PTY LTD ALAN JAMES SANDERCOCK ALAN JAMES SANDERCOCK MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD DONNA MARIE EDWARDS MURCHISON RESOURCES PTY LTD HfcRON RESOURCES NL HERON RESOURCES NL HERON RESOURCES NL HERON RESOURCES NL HERON RESOURCES NL HERON RESOURCES NL NEW YORK HOLDINGS PTY LTD FRANK PARNELL PENDER PHILLOTT WESTDEEN HOLDINGS PTY LTD

142 82ha I49 95ha I52.78ha 7.45ha 22. lha 200.1 lha

I7l.46ha 9.0 lha 12l.09ha I5l.6ha ll.64ha 5268ha 5839ha 8067ha 20OI2ha 191 59ha I77.l9ha

I5.l2ha

I54.22ha

9.23IU

Il9.8ha I53lha 9.731M

14 1 lha Il6.79ha

I99.85ha

I99.93ha

114.49ha

I99.93ha

I99.69ha

2O0.13na

I97 87ha 171 lha I20 05ha 121) lha M9.98ha 120.0 lha Il6.92ha 5ha

I65ha

Extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications are available 6004.

Nature of act: prospecting for minerals.

LOCALITY

IKM W'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 45KM NW'LY OF COOLGARDIE 58KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 55KM NW'LY OF KALGOORLIE 6KM SE'LY OF CUE SKMSE'LYOFCUE 2KME'LYOFCUE 21KM NW'LY OF CUE 8KM SW'LY OF CUE 35KM SE'LY OF MENZIES ISKMNE'LY OF LEONORA 34KMNE'LY OF LEONORA 34KM NE'LY OF LEONORA 33KM NE'LY OF LEONORA 45KMS'LY OF LEONORA 40KM W'LY OF GOLDSWORTHY 65KM SW'LY OF MARBLE BAR

2KM SE'LY OF NULLAGINE 3KM NE'LY OF NULLAGINE 4KM NW'LY OF NULLAGINE 4KM NW'LY OF NULLAGINE 112KM N'LY OF MEEKATHARRA 112KM N'LY OF MEEKATHARRA UflKM N'LY OF MEEKATHARRA 115KM N'LY OF MEEKATHARRA 20KM SE'LY OF SANDSTONE 55KM N'LY OF SANDSTONE 5KM N'LY OF PAYNES FIND

5KM SE'LY OF PAYNES FIND

5KM N'LY OF PAYNES FIND

5KM N'LY OF PAYNES FIND

20KM SE'LY OF YALGOO I0KM N'LY OF NORSEMAN IKM S'LY OF NORSEMAN 7KM SLY OF NORSEMAN 115KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

II5KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

II5KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

II5KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

115KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

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115KM W'LY OF NORSEMAN

25KM S'LY OF NORSEMAN 25KM SLY OF NORSEMAN 25KM S'LY OF NORSEMAN 25KM SLY OF NORSEMAN 25KMSLY OF NORSEMAN 25KMSLY OF NORSEMAN 5KMN LY OF NORSEMAN 25KM NW'LY OF NORSEMAN

5KMNLYOFJURIFN

CENTROID

Lai 30'5T Long 121=09' Ul 30°37'Long 120=55' Ul 30=37' Long 120=55' Ut 30=38'Long 120=55' Ul 30=37' Long 120=56' Ul30°38' Long 120=56' Ut 30=39'Long 120*55' Ut 30=38'Long 120=57' Ul 30=39' Long 120=56' Ul 30=39'Long 120=56' Ul 30=39' Long 120=57' Ut 30=30' Long 120*55' Ut 30=30'Long 120*55' Ut 30=31'Long 120*55' Ul 30=31'Long 120*57' Ul 30*31'Long 120*57' Ut 30*32'Long 120=56' Lai 30*32' Long 120*57' Lai 30=32' Long 120*58' Ul 30*32'Long 120*58' Lai 30*31'Long 120*58' Ul 27*26'Long 117*57' Ut 27*26' Long 117*58' Ut 27*25'Long 117*54' Ut 27*13'Long 117*50' Ul 27*27' Long 117*49' Ul 29*59'Long 121=08' Ul 28*47'Long 121*27' Ul 28*42'Long 121*36' Ul 28*42'Long 121*36' Lat 28*43'Long 121*36' Lat 29*16'Long 121*27' Ul 20*17' Long 119*08' Lat2l*35'Longll9*IT

Lat 21*53'Long 120*07' Lat 21*52'Long 120*08' Ul 21*52'Long 120*04' Ut 21*51'Long 120*05' Ul 25*40'Long 118*54' Ul 25*40'Long 118=54' Lat 25*42'Long 118*51' Lai 25=35'Long 118*45' Ul 28*06'Long 119*23' Ul 27*30'Long 119*28' Ul 29*14'Long 117*41'

Ut 29" 16'Long 117*41'

Ut 29*15'Long 117*40'

Lai 29*14'Long 117*41'

Ul 28*26'Long 116*45' Lai 32*08'Long 121*41' Ut 32=15' Long 121*48' Ut 32*15'Long 121*48' Ul 32*22' Long 120*36'

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Ul 32*22'Long 121*48' Ul 32*23'Long 121*48' Ul 32*24'Long 121*48' Lat 32*24' Long 121*48' Ut 32*24'Long 121*48' Ul 32*24'Long 121*48' Ul 32*09'Long 121*46' Ut 32*02' Long 121*32'

Ul 30*16'Long 115*03'

SHIRE

COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE COOLGARDIE CUE CUE CUE CUE CUE MENZIES LEONORA LEONORA LEONORA LEONORA MENZIES PORT HEDLAND EAST PILBARA

EAST PILBARA EAST PILBARA EAST PILBARA EAST PILBARA MEEKATHARRA MEEKATHARRA MEEKATHARRA MEEKATHARRA SANDSTONE SANDSTONE YALGOO

YALGOO

YALGOO

YALGOO

YALGOO DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS

DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS DUNDAS

DANDARAGAN

on request from the Department of Minerals and Energy at 100 Plain St, East Perth

Commencement: upon completion of the procedural requirements contained in the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth).

Term of inspecting licence: 4 years from date of grant.

Disturbance to land: exploration or prospecting activities including mapping, surface sampling, trenching and drilling.

Under Section 29(4) notice is given that it is considered that the grant of these licences attract the "expedited procedure" under Section 237 of the Act as the grant will not:

I) directly interfere with the community life of any native tille holders

2) interfere with areas or sites of particular significance or 3) involve major disturbance to any land or waters concerned.

The grant of the title will be proceeded with if. within the 18 February 1997) any native title parties do not lodge an

considered that the grant of the licence is an act attracting

>eriod of two months starting when notice is given in accordance with the Native Title Act. (ie. by objection with the National Native Title Tribunal against the inclusion of the statement lhat it is the expedited procedure.

Any enquiries concerning registration as a "native title party" should be directed to the N N T T , C P O Box 9973 Perth W A 6001. »»-

EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL

PROPOSED ACQUISITION NOTICE LAND ACQUISITION (JUST TERMS)

COMPENSATION ACT 1991 (Reference: 96.0554)

The Eurobodalla Shire Council propose to acquire by compulsory process lands described as follows:

Lot 7 in DP 837412 at Mogo Parish of Bateman County of St Vincent. Lot 4 in DP 835976 at Mogo Parish of Bateman County of St Vincent. Lot 1 in DP 837516 at Bodalla Parish of Bodalla County of Dampier. Lot 1 in DP 839451 at Nelligen Parish of West Nelligen County of St Vincent. Lots 1 and 2 in DP 836845 at Sheep Station Creek Parish of East Nelligen County of St Vincent. Lot 1 in DP 836846 at Sheep Station Creek Parish of East Nelligen County of St Vincent. Lot 1 in DP 837503 at Currowan Creek Parish of Murrengenburg County of St Vincent.

The lands are to be acquired for road purposes as provided by the Local Government Act 1993 and acquisition will take place by notification in the N S W Government Gazette which will be published after a period of 90 days from the date of this Notice (4 December 1996).

Any person claiming an interest in the land to be acquired in terms of the Land Acquisition (Just terms) Compensation Act 1991 may obtain a compensation form and further information by contacting Lesley Plummer at Eurobodalla Shire Council PO Box 99 Moruya, telephone (044) 74 1337.

A W RATCLIFFE GENERAL MANAGER

MIYAY BIRRAY YOUTH SERVICE INC

CO-ORDINATOR Aboriginality, this is a genuine requirement of the position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Responsible for the operation and management of Miyay Birray Youth Service Incorporated.

ESSENTIAL • Sound Administrative Skills • Sound Communication Skills (written and

oral) • Policy Development Skills • Experience in Staff Supervision • Experience in working with Youth • Current Drivers Licence • Knowledge or experience in working under

the direction ai Management Committee • Willing to work outside normal working

hours • Experience in related field

DESIRABLE: • Ability to work as part of a team • Knowledge of issues pertaining to

Indigenous Youth • Prior experience in areas of responsibility • First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

such • Qualifications in Social Welfare/Social Work

or related discipline

The successful applicant will be required to work within the guidelines and framework of Miyay Birray Youth Service Inc and will be expected to participate in training where necessary. Some work and training may require attendance outside Moree.

SALARY: Salary will be in accordance with S.A.C.S. (State) Award Category 3, $17.93 • $19.95 pw and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Hours worked per week 35.

Applicants must address the selection criteria and are asked to collect an information package prior to applying.

Applications close without exception on 27th December, 1996 at 4pm.

Enquiries: Patricia Duncan and Roslyn Sampson 067 526038.

Application plus 2 references and current Curriculum Vitae to:

The President Miyay Birray Youth Service Inc

PO Box 868 MOREE N S W 2400

Road' for $5 a person, children free, at 1pm at the Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney. More details from the theatre on (02) 9699 3444.

From January 13: Sports skills centres in many western New South Wales centres for children aged 5-12.

For more information call Royden Griffen on (063) 626 623.

January 25-26: Indigenous Rugby League Super Sevens tournament at Dubbo, central-western NSW. More details on (02) 9221 8655.

January 26: Survival Concert -The National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association (NIAAA) is once again hosting the concert to be held at Yarra Bay Oval, La Perouse. Australia's top indigenous acts will once again perform. For more information contact NIAAA on (02) 9281 2144. February 10-13: National Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) conference at Cairns, far north Queensland. Future directions, work placements, taxation issues and more are on the agenda. More information on (070) 577587.

Birthday girls!

22 THE KOORI MAIL. WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 18

Happy 1st birthday to Kirren Kale Kale for December 11. Love from Mum, Dad, uncles, aunties, Nanny Margaret,

Poppy Christy and Nanny and Poppy in Sydney.

And another happy 1st birthday to Nardy Welsh, from Sydney, for December 10. Love comes from Mum, Dad, Nan and Pop Welsh from Sydney and Nan

Heron from Maclean in northern New South Wales.

1996

New-principal for institute

^HlWtM\^>y The A C T M Canberra-

^k based ^ ^ ^ ^ -X^M Australian V m\a\\\\\A\a\aW Institute

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is to have a new principal.

He is Russell Taylor, currently deputy state manager with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) in the Northern Territory.

An Aboriginal man born and raised in New South Wales, Mr Taylor will take up his new post in January, replacing Phillip Daffen.

"The institute welcomes Mr Taylor's selection and considers his experience to be ideally suited to the task of advising the council on its future directions," Mr Daffen said.

He said Mr Taylor would play a vital role in a planned

RUSSELL TAYLOR

program of change at the institute.

Mr Taylor worked for many years in the private sector before joining ATSIC in 1988.

Artists make a mark at Boomalli By TODD CONDIE

|HMM The meaning of M 'Boomalli', a word from

I N S W ^A the Bundjalung, • ^ ^ ^ H Gamilaroi and ^ H H ^ j f l P Wiradjuri nations, is 'to strike, to make a mark' - and that is the aim of artists in the 'Chip on the Shoulder' exhibition being held in Sydney.

This year's works by members of the Boomalli Aboriginal Artist Co­operative are, in part, a response to the recent race debate sparked by Federal Independent M P Pauline Hanson.

Formed in 1987, the artists who make up Boomalli have always pushed the boundaries of what is considered 'truly Aboriginal' or 'authentic' art and culture. It is no surprise, then, that some of the works could be described as 'in your face'.

H J Wedge explains in fairly colourful language what he thinks of Pauline Hanson; Elaine Russell asks in her work 'the Chip is on Who's shoulder?'; and Michael Riley questions racial images in his work,

Brook Andrew, Judy Watson and Leoni Dennis behind Watson's work 'Guardians for the Garden' now on show at Boomalli.

'Sambo'. Other members represented in this show include: James P. Simon, Gerard Scifo, Leoni Dennis, Barry Bates, Deborah Breckenbridge, Shane Griffith, Brook Andrew, Judy Watson,

Kevin May and Anthony Hickling. Works are on display and for sale until December 23.

More information is available on (02) 9698 2047.

DENTIST & DENTAL ASSISTANT Required to work in the Dubbo Community and with Aboriginal Communities from other areas.

ESSENTIAL: • Appropriate qualification in Dentistry. • N S W Dental Registration. • Willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

DESIRABLE: • Experience of working in a cross cultural environment.

• Salary in accordance with the Aboriginal Health Service Award,

Job Description available on request.

Applications addressed to; The Chairperson, Board of Directors, Thubbo Aboriginal Medical Co-operative PO Box 435, Dubbo.

Closing Date: 31 December 1996.

Indigenous Pharmacy Assistants Pilot Project

Project Coordinator The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (Queensland Branch) is seeking to employ a Brisbane based project Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of the Indigenous Pharmacy Assistants Pilot Project. The anticipated commencement date is 3 February 1997.

The Coordinator will be located with the Pharmacy Guild for a period of two years and will be required to encourage greater employment within the Pharmacy industry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (A&TSI) peoples. The major responsibilities of the Coordinator will be to:

• increase the number of Indigenous peoples in the Pharmacy industry

• liaise with employers, the CES and A&TSI jobseekers and communities

• build strong and durable links between industry and the A&TSI communities through the placement of A&TSI peoples

The position will be of particular interest to persons who are able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and society, and an ability to communicate effectively with both employers and Indigenous peoples.

A position description and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting Ms Lynette Vickerman, QCCI (07) 3842 2222 or Ms Judith Himsledt, Pharmacy Guild (07) 3831 3788, Closing date 2 January 1997.

Written applicants may be sent to:

Ms Lynette Vickerman Manager. Indigenous Employment Program QCCI, Industry House 375 Wickham Terrace BRISBANE QLD 4000

OR

Ms Judith Himstedt Manager, Industrial Relations & Training Pharmacy Guild ot Australia (Queensland Branch) PO Box 457 SPRING HILL QLD 4004

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

CLERICAL OFFICER, GRADE 1/2

Part-time, 17.5 hours/week, South Western Sydney Region, Liverpool (Aboriginal Employment Strategy).

Total remuneration package ol $16.09 p.h, (Salary $7.22 - $14.99 p.h.). As part of the Department o) Housing's draft Aboriginal Employment Strategy, we are seeking to employ an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in the above mentioned position. The successful applicant will provide clerical and administrative support to the regional Staff Development and Training Unit. Essential: Aboriginality, Documented typing speed of not less than 35 words per minute with 9 8 % accuracy. Ability to provide accurate and high level word processing and support services. Demonstrated skills in planning and organising work to meet strict deadlines. General administralive experience. Effective oral and written communication skills and a commitment to client service. Commitment to the concept of teamwork. Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Note: A typing certificate in accordance with Australian Standard 2708 should be included with application. If you are unsure on how lo obtain a typing certificate, please contact the inquiry officers below. General: In this position an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Information Kit: Mary Kagias (02) 9821 6219. Inquiries: Maureen Yates (02) 9821 6073.

Closing Date: 3 January 1997.

Applications quoting Pos. No: SW175 to: Manager, Corporate Services, Department of Housing, South Western Sydney Region, P O Box 466, Liverpool 2170.

ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT CO-ORDINATOR

Clerk, Grade 7/8, H u m a n resources Branch, Liverpool.

Total remuneration package of $51,485 p.a. (Salary $43,328 - $47,960 p.a.). Responsible for developing and implementing recruitment, employment, training and career development programs for Aboriginal staff. Essential: Aboriginality. Ability to identify issues and barriers in the employment of Aboriginal people. Communication skills. Capacity to develop, implement and evaluate employment programs. Ability to design and deliver training and career development programs. Liaison skills. General: In this position an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act

1977. Inquiries: Helen McSorley (02) 9821 6012.

Closing Date: 3 January 1997.

Applications quoting Pos. No: H O 96/176 to: Recruitment Officer, Department of Housing, P O Box 466, Liverpool 2170.

The Department of Housing Is committed to the Principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and the Charter of Principles for a Culturally Diverse Society. All Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and commitment In these areas. The total remuneration package quoted Includes salary, employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. "NO SMOWNfl IN THE WORKPLACE IS DEPARTMENTAL POLICY-

MOUNTAIN WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE

Mountoin Women's Resource Centre, Women's Refuge Worker Vacancies. The Women's Refuge provides crisis accommodation for women and their dependent children escaping Domestic Violence.

General Refuge Workers 35 hours per week.

Full Time, 3 positions SACS C A T 2 A S U recommended rotes

Essential: Post Secondary Qualifications and/or 0 minimum of 2 years' experience working in a Women's Refuge. Commitment to feminist work practice. Proven ability to work effectively with women and children in crisis. Experience in dealing with issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault. Knowledge of and experience with liaising with Government departments and other agencies. Advocacy skills. Experience, in facilitating groups and Cose Management. Knowledge ond understanding of cultural issues. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Show iniiative. Good written and Oral skills. Current driver's licence and willingness to obtain a 1 B licence. Ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays and on call. Telephone connected.

Desirable: Languoge other than English, First Aid certificate. Basic computer skills. Core training in DV or willingness to undertake training, knowledge of local community agencies.

' Child Support Worker 35 hours per week. Full Time 1 position

SACS C A T 2 A S U recommended rates

Essential: CCC Certificate or relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience. Committment to feminist work practice. Proven ability to plan, implement and facilitate age appropriate child support programs. Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating child protection/protective behaviours strategies. Proven ability to work effectively with women and their dependent children in crisis. Understanding of the effects on children of witnessing Domestic Violence and/or experiencing sexual assault. Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues. Ability to work independently and os a team member. Show initiative. Good written ond Oral skills. Current driver's licence and willingness to obtain a IB licence. Ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays and on call. First Aid certificate. Telephone connected.

Desirable: Language other than English, Basic computer skills. Knowledge of local community agencies. Core training in DV or willingness to undertake training.

Bookkeeper/Administrative Worker

14 hours per week. Permanent Part-time

SACS C A T 1 A S U recommended rates

Essential: Proven bookkeeping skills, ie wages, bank reconciliations, staff records, monthly financial reports. Experience with end of year financial requirements for community organisations. Computer skills, competent with Microsoft Works for Windows and experience with IBM accounting programs. Proven clerical and office procedure skills. Commitment to feminist work practice. Ability to work as a member of a team.

Applications for all positions addressing criteria for employment to:

Mountain Women's Resource Centre Inc PO Box 303, Katoomba 2780.

All enquiries and information package to Clair on (047) 821 216 or Rita on (047) 823 553.

Applications close: 30 December 1996, interviews will not be conducted until after the 20th January 1997. Women only applicants os per section 13-2 Anti-Discrimination Act.

NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF MINES & ENERGY

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Ballera to Mount Isa Gas Pipeline INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT EIS

The Queensland Government is undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment of a proposal for a pipeline to carry natural gas from the Queensland Gas Centre near Ballera in South West Queensland to Mount Isa.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 29 of the State Development and Public Works Organization Act 1971, the guidelines for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) were prepared by the Department of Mines and Energy with advice from Advisory Bodies. The proponent, Roverton Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL], undertook the impact assessment activities through employment of consultants for field work and preparation of the EIS.

The EIS is required to report on the existing environment, the potential beneficial and adverse impacts of the project and the corresponding actions designed to eliminate or minimise any adverse impacts.

EXAMINATION O F T H E EIS

The Honourable Tom Gilmore, Minister for Mines and Energy, wishes to advise the public that the draft Environmental Impact Statement will be available for inspection from Thursday, 12 December 1996 to Friday, 10 January 1997 at the following locations:

Department of Mines and Energy

Library, 5th Floor Q M E C

61 Mary Street, Brisbane

Department of Mines and Energy

13 Isa Street, Mount Isa

North Western Queensland Land

Council

91-93 Miles Street, Mount Isa

Barcoo Shire Council

Dickson/Perkins Streets, Jundah

Naturally Queensland Information Centre

Department of Environment

160 Ann Street, Brisbane

Mount Isa City Council

23 West Street, Mount Isa

Kalkadoon Tribal Council

Centenary Park

Marion Street, Mount Isa

Bulloo Shire Council Dowling Street, Thargomindah

Diamantina Shire Council

Herbert Street, Bedourie

Jimberella Cooperative Society

Mark Street, Dajarra

Quilpie Shire Council 50 Brolga Street, Quilpie

SEQ Aboriginal Corporation for

Legal Services

5 Bowen Street, Toowoomba

Cloncurry Shire Council

19-21 Scarr Street, Cloncurry

Boulia Shire Council

Herbert/Burke Streets, Boulia

Burke & Wills Community

Advancement Cooperative Society

Boulia Family Support Centre

Herbert Street, Boulia

PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS

Written submissions on the draft EIS are invited from the public. Submissions shall be accepted until the close of business on Friday, 10 January 1997 and should be addressed to:

The Director-General Department of Mines and Energy G P O Box 194 BRISBANE Q L D 4001 Attention: Ms Samantha Bartlett or Fax. (07) 3237 0989

Submissions will be treated as public documents unless confidentiality is requested. Copies of all submissions will be forwarded to A G L for consideration during the preparation of the final EIS. Submissions will also be forwarded to the relevant Advisory Bodies.

An Environmental Assessment Report, prepared by the Department of Mines and Energy in consultation with Advisory Bodies, will also be made available upon request.

PURCHASE O F D R A F T EIS

Copies of the draft EIS may be purchased at a cost of $20.00. For more information, please telephone A G L on (07) 3842 1440.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

AGI. will be conducting public meetings tor the purposes of obtaining community input into the draft EIS. These sessions will be held on the following dates:

Monday, 16 December 1996 9am to 12pm Mount Isa City Council

23 West Street, ^Wli& fe

Mount Isa Vrf*?*3v Tuesday, 17 December 1996 9am to 12pm Boulia Town Hall } T ^

Friday, 20 December 1996 9am to 12pm Windorah Hall

I

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT

r't r r c r I * r »V*V«'f"bV» i r M M THE K O W M^LwED^AY. DECEMBER $ jj^$

National Native Title Tribunal

Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination Applications This notice applies to WC96/107 and is taken to have been given on .22 January,

1997. Any person whose interests may be affected by a determination in relation to the following Claimant Native Title Determination Application and who wishes to become a party in relation to the application must notify the Native Title Registrar, in wnting, at GPO Box 9973, in their capital city by 21 March, 1997. The notice to the Registrar should specify the interest which will be affected and include the Tribunal's reference number. Further information is available on 1800 640 501.

11.75KM SE OF PAROO STATION HOMESTEAD (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

Reference Number: WC96/107 State: Western Australia LGJL Shire of Meekatharra Type: Land Description: Crown Reserve 11446 (being set aside for the purpose of Water), approximately 11.75 lon SE of the Paroo Station Homestead, approximately 4S km N W of Wiluna in the northern goldfiekls region of WA.

Details about the above application WC96/107 may be obtained from the Register of Native Title Claims and may be searched at the Perth Registry of the National Native Title Tribunal. Search and photocopy fees apply.

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth)

Section 29(1 )(2) and (3)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF NATIVE TITLE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS (IF ANY)

I, MICHAEL ANTHONY REED, the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, on behalf of the Northern Territory of Australia, give notice in accordance with section 29(1 )(2) and (3) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) that the Northern Territory intends to do an "act" under the Act, namely that it proposes to compulsorily acquire, under and in accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act. any native title rights and interests that may exist in land, and in so far as the area includes "waters" as defined by section 253 of the Native Title Act, to compulsorily acquire any native title rights and interests that may exist in those waters, in that area as described as follows:

All that parcel of land and waters near Wickham Point in the Hundred of Ayers in the Northern Territory of Australia, containing an area of 4440 hectares more or less and bounded by lines described as follows: Commencing at the most northern northwestern corner of former Section 1 Hundred of Ayers being a point situated at Map Grid of Australia 1994 coordinates 708 030 metres East and 8 612 600 metres North or thereabouts, thence north for 500 metres; thence northeast to intersect low water mark on the western bank of East Arm, thence generally northerly, northwesterly, southeasterly and easterly by the low water marks of East Arm, Port Darwin and Middle Arm to a point south of the western corner of Section 1794 Hundred of Ayers; thence north to the said corner and again north to intersect a southwestern boundary of former Section 1 Hundred of Ayers; thence generally northeasterly, northwesterly, and again northeasterly by northwestern, southwestern and northwestern boundaries of the said former section to the point of commencement but excluding therefrom Northern Territory Portion 2627, Section 1791 Hundred of Ayers, and Section 1796 Hundred of Ayers.

The approximate area is indicated on the map which accompanies this notice.

The purpose ot the acquisition is to confer estates in leasehold and/or in fee simple in all or part ot the land or waters acquired on persons other than the Northern Territory, in order to make all or part of the land or waters available for development for industrial, commercial and other non-Government purposes, and for ancillary or incidental purposes thereto, by persons other than the Northern Territory, including a grant to Phillips Oil Company Australia (ARBN 061 917 459) or its nominee to establish a Liquefied Natural Gas Plant on part of the land and waters.

It is intended that the acquisition of the land (including the acquisition of native title rights and interests, if any), the grant of estates in leasehold and/or fee simple, and the commencement of development in respect of the land, will take place as soon as practicable following compliance with the requirements of the Native Title Act and Lands Acquisition Act, and that use of the land for industrial, commercial and other non-Government purposes, and for ancillary or incidental purposes will take place therafter and continue for the term or terms of any grant of an estate in leasehold or any renewal or extension thereof, or during any grant of an estate in fee simple, and including any later grant ol an estate in leasehold or in fee simple.

Disturbance to the land will result from construction and use of the land and waters for industrial, commercial and other non-Government purposes (including a Liquefied Natural Gas Plant), and for ancillary or incidental purposes.

Any person who is a natrve title party in respect of the acquisition area or any part thereof or who becomes a native title party within two (2) months of the date that notice is given in accordance with section 29 of the Native Title Act, is entitled to the negotiation and procedural rights provided in Part 2, Division 3 of Subdivision B of the Native Title Act. The expression "natrve title party" is defined in sections 24, 30 and 253 of the Native Title Act, and enquiries concerning becoming a native title party should be directed to the National Native Title Tribunal.

DATED: 29 November, 1996.

Michael Anthony Reed Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment

PORT DARWIN

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Archie Roach In concert with partner Ruby Hunter... His n e w album is due out next month. Picture: Tim Alckln Photography, NSW

He's singing for all people

By KERRIE McGRATH

'My concern is for the spiritual welfare and health of m y people. Music is a powerful healing force, one that can be used to bring people together and release the pain.'

-Archie Roach

A B O R I G I N A L music star Archie Roach's new album, to be released early next

year, will shock quite a few people. Presenting a vast variety of styles and focusing on a 'live band' sound, this album is powerful and uplifting, while maintaining the strong message evident in all of his work.

The previous album, 'Jamu Dreaming', was reflective and personal, subjecting the listener to an intense and emotional experience.

But these latest songs reflect the evolution of Roach's songwriting style.

"I never sit down with the intention of writing an album - it just seems to happen," Roach says. "I like listening to different styles on an album, it's a bit of 'artistic freedom' and for the first time I felt I could really experiment, creating something not stuck into a certain feel, way or rhythm."

It has been three years since 'Jamu', and this new album has been a long process of writing and searching for the right producer, a producer who could reflect where Roach was at musically.

The main concern has been for the appropriate interpretation of his songs.

Roach was very clear about wanting to go back to the absolute fundamentals of the music he makes, wanting a producer who would ensure that the primary element captured on the recording was performance and song, around these two everything else would be built," says manager Julie Hickson.

Their search was a lengthy one and resulted in the use of U S producer Malcolm Burn (credits including: Bob Dylan 'Oh Mercy'; Patti Smith; Iggy Pop; Mark

"I never sit down with the intention of writing

an album - it just seems to happen..."

Cohen; and in association with Daniel Lenois - E m m y Lou Harris 'Wrecking Ball').

"It was not a matter of 'cultural cringe' or commercialisation that led to an international producer -w e were merely trying to find someone who could interpret Archie's songs," says Hickson.

"Malcolm's experience, skills base and facility to produce acoustic music well was a deciding factor."

While not an initial concern or factor in the selection process, a positive effect of using Burn has been the development of a relationship with a substantial

management company in the United States.

Such a link could only be beneficial at the time of the album's international release.

From talking to Roach and his manager, it becomes apparent that this latest recording session is testimony to the ongoing musical development of Roach. The band (Ruby Hunter, Kerry Gilmartin, Archie Cuthbertson and Dave Steele) have been performing with Roach over the past 18 months. This marks a change from the previous albums and indicates a new direction.

Having the backbone of musicians with a solid understanding of his songs has resulted in a cohesive 'live and alive' feel.

Recorded in an old house in Port Fairy, Victoria, the album differs to others in that the band and Archie were recorded together. This formed the bones for each track upon

which other layers were added. Roach describes the three-

week recording time as inspiring and challenging, with Burn opening new directions in the interpretation of his music.

Hickson feels confident that this experience will most definitely be translated in future live performances.

Roach is quite obviously affected and inspired by his spiritual and cultural connections.

H o w is this balanced within the music industry?

"It is hard, the industry is a beast... I feel for m y manager

• Continued facing page

24. THE KOORI MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996.

He's c o m e out 'top all 'round'

Born Under The Paperbark Tree - A Man's

Life Told by Yidumduma Bill Harney; written by Jan

Wositzky Published by A B C

Books R e c o m m e n d e d price:

$16.95

T H I S is the story of master Wardaman storyteller Yidumduma

Bill Harney, the son of writer and storytelling legend of the north W E (Bill Harney).

The book, written by writer, storyteller and musician Jan Wositzky, tells the story of a man born under a paperbark tree who has lived between two worlds and two cultures,

Yidumduma Bill Harney was born on Willeroo Station in Wardaman country about 1936.

The book covers his traditional upbringing and his broad experiences in life in jobs ranging from crocodile shooter to stockman to fencer to mailman.

He tells of horrific acts he has witnessed and shocking stories of cruelty as well as Dreamtime yarns and hilarious tales - all a part of his life experience.

The story also covers the disintegration of the traditional Aboriginal way of life, and the end of the livelihood of stockmen and drovers.

A successful claimant in one of the Northern Territory's early

land claims, Yidumduma Bil Harney is now an artist and tour operator.

His goal has been to share his knowledge and culture, from the land of the Lightning Brothers, with black and white people.

Yidumduma Bill Harney has lived between two worlds and cultures, a fact which he says has let him come out 'top all 'round'.

Jan Wositzky has also written a stage play, 'Bilarni', based on the life of Yidumduma Bill Harney's father.

Born Under The Paperbark Tree - A Man's Life is available from A B C shops, centres and bookstores.

Archie Roach set to release new album • From facing page

who stands between," Roach says. "But I can go places now and

say this is culturally inappropriate and people will listen. Before that it never happened.

" Music being a cultural thing for me is a great way to inform and communicate. Music is universal.

"For me, as an Aboriginal person and songwriter, it is important to understand that apart from your connection with your own people, you also have your own identity.

"We mustn't get lost in the whole racial agenda. Basically you have to stay true to yourself, don't compromise your spirit and your truth.

"The song 'My Grandmother' is a beautiful work which talks of the connection between youth and the experience of their Elders. The song is relevant to all who live upon this land, asking 'I wonder if they know they share a sacred trust?'.

"I believe as Aboriginal people we were given that sacred trust to look after the land and to care for each other.

"When Australia was settled, slowly that pact of trust disintegrated. W e have to pass it on, we all share the responsibility now. « "Do people realise that once * e. a * a! at ..' r. a.. *,* r. cr. . . . . . . .

they enter this land they share that sacred trust?"

After the release of the album, Roach will start a national tour, with a major tour of Cape York communities to follow. A goal will be working with communities to attack issues such as drugs, alcohol, cultural maintenance and culturally appropriate recreational activities. A documentary will also be produced for general broadcast and for use as an ongoing educational tool.

A tour of Asia is planned for 1997 under the auspices of Songlines (Melbourne-based Aboriginal Corporation), while Mushroom Records is promoting Roach in the United Kingdom.

Hickson says that this year and the next are bearing the fruit of five years of hard work.

She believes that a vast reservoir of emerging indigenous artists is developing. She says those to watch out for include Debbie Morrow, Frances Williams, BlekBala Mujik, Toni Janke and Jimmy Chi.

A final comment from Hickson about Roach.

'Writing music for him is like breathing, it's absolutely necessary. His gift is in making it accessible to others, enabling them to be a part of and understand his experiences," she says. . r » v • v .

Proposal to Grant Exploration Licences (Section 26)

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH) The Slate of Western Australia proposes 10 grant Ihe following licence applications under the Mining Act 1978:

NUMBER APPLICANT

08/920

08/921

08/922

08/923

08/924

09/816

09/818

09/819

09/820

09/821

09/822

09/823

09/824

20/345

20/346

20/347

21/70

36/344

371464

37/465

37/467

37/468

37/470

37/471

57/472

38/926

38/927

39/540

39/542

45/1772

45/1773

45/1774

45/1775

45/1803

45/1804

45/1805

46)416

47/845

47/850

47/851

51/605

51/607

51/608

51/610

52/1081

52/1082

53/670

53/671

69/1193

69/1196

69/1197

69/1198

69/1199

69/1201

70/1590

70/1630

70/1631

70/1632

70/1712 74/213

77/754

77061

77/765

BACOME PTY LTD

TENACITY RESOURCES PTY LTD YELLOWMOON GOLDMINES PTY LTD DARKDALE PTY LTD KATRINA JANE MACGREGOR

TENACITY RESOURCES PTY LTD YELLOWMOON GOLDMINES PTY LTD DARKDALE PTY LTD KATRINA JANE MACGREGOR

TENACITY RESOURCES PTY LTD YELLOWMOON GOLDMINES PTY LTD DARKDALE PTY LTD KATRINA JANE MACGREGOR

TENACITY RESOURCES PTY LTD YELLOWMOON GOLDMINES PTY LTD DARKDALE PTY LTD KATRINA JANE MACGREGOR

ROBERT BOYD LUKIN

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

CRA EXPLORATION PTY LTD

DELTA GOLD EXPLORATION PTY LTD

IFD LTD

1FD LTD

ST BARBARA MINES LTD

W M C RESOURCES LTD

PLACER EXPLORATION LTD

EAGLE MINING CORPORATION NL

CARNEGIE MINERALS NL

MOUNT ISA MINES LTD

CONQUEST MINING LTD

CONQUEST MINING LTD

CONQUEST MINING LTD

COMET GOLD NL

COMET GOLD NL

NORTH STAR RESOURCES NL

METEX RESOURCES NL

CAMECOAUSTRAUAPTYLTD

CAMECO AUSTRALIA H Y LTD

CAMECOAUSTRAUAPTYLTD

CAMECOAUSTRAUAPTYLTD

REMINGTONRESOURCESNL

MARK GARETH CREASY

BHP MINERALS PTY LTD

JONELLEN PTY LTD

HAMERSLEY IRON PTY LTD

SIPA EXPLORATION NL

SIPA EXPLORATION NL

GOLDEN CROSS OPERATIONS PTY LTD

ROYAL RESOURCES PTY LTD

ASTRO MINING NL

MINES AND RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY LT[

ARIMCO MINING PTY LTD

ARIMCO MINING PTY LTD

FANGIO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

AUSTQUIP PTY LTD

DEFIANCE MINING NL

DEFIANCE MINING NL

GERARD VICTOR BREWER

GOLDSEARCH NL

PETER JAMES WOODS NIGEL JAY CRANLEY JOANNA MARY PEARSON

SIR SAMUEL MINES NL

WESTRALIAN SANDS LTD

BELKA HOLDINGS PTY LTD

BELKA HOLDINGS PTY LTD

BELKA HOLDINGS PTY LTD

ASHCOURT CORPORATION PTY LTD ROBERT JAMES WANLESS ROBERT DENNIS WALKER MAXWELL STANLEY CIIAYTOR JANOS LOCSEI JOHN FRANCIS COWLING

BIDWELL PTY LTD CASTONA PTY LTD LEEMAN PTY LTD

CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH SAVAGE

ROEBUCK RESOURCES NL

Extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the East Perth 6004. Nature of act: exploration for minerals C o m m e n c e m e n t : upon completion of Ihe procede T e r m of exploration licence: 5 years from date o Disturbance to land: exploration or prospecting l Under Section 29(4} notice is given that it is cons the grant will not: 1) directly interfere with the community life of 2) interfere wilh areas or sites of particular sign 3) involve major disturbance to any land or wate The grant of the title will be proceeded with if, (ie. by 18 February 1997), any native title parties t it is considered that the grant of the licence is an a A n y enquiries concerning registration as a "native

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applications are available on request from the Department of Minerals and Energy at 100 Plain St.

ral requirements contained in the Native Title Acl 1993 (Commonwealth). grant. ctivities including mapping, surface sampling, trenching and drilling. dered that the grant of these licences anract the "expedited procedure" under Section 237 of the Act as

ny native title holders; ficance; or rs concerned. vilhin the period of two months starting when notice is given in accordance with the Native Title Act. ) not lodge an objection with the National Native Title Tribunal against the inclusion of the statement that ct attracting the expedited procedure. title party" should be directed to the N N T T , C P O Box 9973 Perth W A 6001. w , o m i f

T4fer<^^^IPfW%P? W I U <$0l

Proposal to Grant Mining Leases (Section 26)

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH)

The Stale of Western Australia proposes to grant the following lease applications under the Mining Act

1978

NUMBER

38 502

59 402

59 403

59/404

APPLICANT

JOHN WINSTON

DE BUELL

ORIOLE RESOURCES LTD ORIOLE RESOURCES LTD

ORIOLE RESOURCES LTD

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6 93ha

, 69ha

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LAVERTON

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PAYNES FIND

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Y A L G O O

Extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications are available on request from tht

Department of Minerals and Energy at 100 Plain St. East Penh 6004.

Nature of act: mining for minerals.

Commencement: upon completion of the procedural requirements contained in the Native Title Act

1993 (Commonwealth).

Term of lease: 21 years from notification of grant and a right of renewal for 21 years.

Disturbance to land: mining activities

Under Section 30 of ihe Act any person who becomes a registered native title claimant on or before

18 February 1997 becomes a "native title party" in relation to the affected lease application

Any native title claim must be lodged with the Registrar of the National Native Title Tribunal.

G P O Box 9955. Penh W A 6001.

Anv enquines concerning registration as a "native title party" should be directed to the NN T T ,

G P O Box 9973 Penh W A 6001. **mm

The University of Sydney

The Koori Centre DIRECTOR Reference No D48/02

Applications aie invited from suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons for appointment io Director ot the Koon Centre The Koon Centre is an autonomous devolved unit withm the University ol Sydney The appointee will have responsibility for the day-to-day operation ol the Centre including the Indigenous Studies and Student Academic Supporl Units, the Aboriginal Education Assistants Program (AEAP) and for providing leadership for the Centre's staff and students The duties of Ihe Director will include; management of the activities, finances and policy direction of the Koori Centre; leadership in the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strart Islander Studies and pre-service teacher education programs: enhancing the research capabilities of the Centre and liaising with Aboriginal and Torres Slrait Islander communities and State and Commonwealth departments. Essential: Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons, have an appropriate tertiary qualification; substantial experience in higher education; a comprehensive knowledge of current policies tn Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander education, a demonstrated ability in administration within a tertiary institution: a high level of managerial, negoliation and mediation skills; the ability to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strail Islander communities; have a dedication to consultative management; demonstrated ability to work in a team; ability to interact and communicate at all levels within the University and within the community; and proven dedication lo the advancement ol Aboriginal and Torres Strail Islander education. Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications. The successful applicant would be expected to take up duties by the commencement of Semester 1, 1997 (3 March 1997). The position is available for five years with the possibility of further offers of employment for up to two years, subject lo funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. For further information contact M s Janet Mooney on (02) 9351 2046; fax (02) 9351 6923; email: janet@koori.usyd.edu.au Salary: Level D Academic $63,407 - $69,942 p.a.

Closing: 16 January 1996

LECTURER, INDIGENOUS AND ABORIGINAL EDUCATION Reference No. D48/08 The successful applicant will be responsible to the Direclor through the Head of Indigenous Studies Unit. Duties will include provision and development of curriculum in Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education Studies, formal lecturing and administrative duties in Indigenous Studies and related areas across the University. The successful applicant must have a degree or Graduate Diploma in Education; substantial experience in the development and delivery of Indigenous Studies and Aboriginal Education Studies; a broad knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, history and issues; leaching experience in a tertiary institution; and a willingness to undertake research. The appointment is available for three years with the possibility of further offers of employment for up to two years. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. For further information contact Dr Wendy Brady on (02] 9351 4078. fax (02) 9351 6923. email wendy@koori.usyd.edu.au Salary: Leclurer $43,042 • $51,113 p a Closing: 16 January 1996

Method ot application for academic positions; Three copies of the application, quoting Reference No, including curriculum vilae. list of publications and the names, addresses and fax numbers of three confidential referees to; The Personnel Officer, (Arts and Humanities Group), Western Tower, M a m Quadrangle. (A14). The University of Sydney. N S W , 2006

SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER Student Academic Support Unit (SASU) Reference No. D48/28 A vacancy exists for an experienced and motivated person to liaise with prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strart Islander students in schools and communities, and with currently enrolled students within all faculties of the University ol Sydney, on behalf of the Koon Centre. The appointee will be required to promote and publicise the academic courses, admission programs, entry criteria and services of the University, primarily Ihrough visits lo schools across the stale, attending career expos and visiting communities and Aboriginal organisations Responsibilities will also include the collation, maintenance and distribution of information of relevance lo students and the coordination and developmenl of promotional projects and materials. Essential: Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons and must have excellent interpersonal skills, a broad established network of relationships within a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strail Islander communities and organisations, a well-developed understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and educational issues; the ability to work with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team; word processing and other administrative skills; and a current N S W 1A drivers licence. Desirable; experience working m the tertiary. T A F E or secondary education seclors and experience in the production of promotional materials. The position is available for three years. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employmenl for new appointees. For further information and a copy of the duty statement contaci Mr John Hobson: telephone (02) 9351 2046. fax (02) 9351 6923. Salary: Level 5 $29,919 - $33,749 p.a. Closing: 19 December 1996 For all positions: An applicants Abonginality is a genuine occupational qualification for the position and is authonsed by Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act. 1997.

Applications must address the selection criteria including: Reference No, curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and phone nos of two confidential referees to: The Personnel Officer. (Arts and Humanities Group). Western Tower, Main Quadrangle. (A14), The University of Sydney. N S W . 2006-

ft~7Tl ViY.'U.J.yJBt

^ .

T o u c h titles a first •

Teams from around

Australia have been

invited to take part in

the inaugural

Indigenous Touch

Tournament in

Canberra early next year.

Organisers are confident some

of Australia's elite indigenous touch

players, including Australian World

Cup players Shane 'Mabo'

Frederickson, Barry Channells,

Tanya Sawter and Leanne Gray,

will take part in the titles, from

January 31-February 2.

Many teams from the Northern

Territory, Queensland, the

Australian Capital Territory and

regional New South Wales have

already shown interest.

Real interest is expected in the

Moree men's team, which will

include many of the under-20 side

which recently won the State Cup.

And in what is expected to be a

strong women's section, Nambucca

Heads is aiming to send a team of

its young, but very talented, juniors.

All players will be vying for

selection in State open men's and

women's Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander teams to play in a

national indigenous competition

later in the year.

From those State teams, the

nation's best Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander players will be cho­

sen to participate against indige­

nous teams from other countries

late in 1997 or early 1998.

For more information contact

Barbra Barrett at the Australian

Touch Association on (06) 285

2703, the N S W Touch Association

on (02) 9580 7333, or Adrian

'Mook' Harrington on (066)

243 222.

N S W men's 30s representative Adrian 'Mook' Harrington In

action at the 1996 National Titles. Harrington is one of the

organisers of the Indigenous Touch Tournament.

26. THE KOORI MAIL, WEDNESDAY, D E C E M B E R 18, 1996

Big year for golfers HTh.

Victorian

Aboriginal

Golf Club

has just

wrapped up another

successful year, club

officials say.

The club held

several successful

events throughout the

year, culminating in the

1996 match play finals.

Match play winners

were: A Grade: Gundy

James, Kevin James

runner-up; B Brade:

Daryl Nayler, Bob

Hedges runner-up; C

Grade: Wayne Austin,

John Smith runner-up.

A highlight of the

year was also the

naming of the 1996

club champions. They

are:

A Grade: Syd

Jackson, B Grade Daryl

Nayler, C Grade John

Smith, w o m e n Liz

Sioloa. Most Improved

player was Alan

Brassington, the Stan

Couzens Memorial Most

Consistent Award, Reg

Blow and the VAGA

Encouragement Award

went to Wayne Austin.

Special plaques of appreciation were also presented to Tony

Mafodda and Rosie Nayler in recognition of their hard work for the

club.

Club officials say they are looking to 1997 to build on the success

°,thiSyear' «•<<.< I I M M I H

Victorian Aboriginal Golf Association B

Grade champion Daryl Nayler (left)

congratulates this year's A Grade match

play champion Gundy James at the

awards presentation.

23

MATTHEW DOUGLAS

Olympic swim is his goal An Aboriginal

lad is setting

his sights

high with his

goal of

representing Australia In

swimming at the Olympic

Games early next century.

Matthew Douglas, of

Melbourne, won a gold

medal in the eight-year-old

medley relay at the Victorian

State Swimming Centre last

month. Matthew is a member

of the Aquabears Swim Team

and has made his family

very proud.

i n » i r

Thursday Island on top | V H I Thursday Island has • ^ H I dominated the

f* V I inaugural I r\i n ^ B Queensland l U L U ^ Basketball Aboriginal ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 and Torres Strait

Islander 3-on-3 Championships held recently in Brisbane.

The players from the top of Australia took out the open men's and women's and under-18 male and female titles - that's every division they entered - at the championships, played before an enthusiastic crowd in the centre of Brisbane. On hand to witness their success 20 years after leaving Thursday Island was Torres Strait hero and former Olympian Danny Morseu.

The competition in Brisbane was the first time many of the Thursday Islanders had been to the city, but they certainly were not overawed as they dominated play in the titles, conducted by Queensland Basketball Inc with support from the Queensland Government's office of sport.

Organisers said the outstanding player of the championships was 16-year-old John Whap of Thursday Island, whose stunning play brought cheers from the crowd.

He slammed home a difficult 'alley-oop', not a bad effort for someone who stands just 177cm tall, dunking on a ring set 15cm higher than usual to discourage swinging on the rim, they said.

"The event was a total success, with the size of the smiles going back to Thursday Island bearing testament to that," Queensland Basketball president Bob Henry said.

"The interest from the community across the State was exceptional, and the Government's office of sport should be congratulated for supporting this initiative."

Teams to take part in the finals came from the Torres Strait, Cairns, Atherton, Cherbourg, Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.

More than 1500 players of all ages were involved in the months of play-offs across the State which culminated in the finals.

Champion learns. Open men. Thursday Island: Keith Yorkston,

Marsat Bindaraho, Raymond Kirk, Cedi Mayor, Daniel Morseu jnr. Open women, Thursday Island: Francesca Gutchen, Francesca Ah Wang, Josephine Sagigi, Joanna Dorante. Under-18 males. Thursday Island: John Whap, Mark Lee, Francis Loban, Damien Binawell, Majid Muhammad. Under-18 females. Thursday Island: Kali Bani, Sarah Kris, Emily Majid, Joy Robin. Under-16 boys: Cherbourg. Under-16 girls. Cairns: Sonya Phineasa, Alee Namok, Peggy Gigiba, Lynette Hoiss. Under-T4 boys: Kramers (Brisbane).

A B O V E : Former Olympian Danny Morseu (centre) met with members of the winning Thursday Island team (from left) Raymond Kirk, Cedi Mayor, Marsat Bindarabo, Daniel Morseu jnr and Keith Yorkston.

B E L O W : Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley with the Thursday Island women's team.

Skills centres aimed at

helping kids apmL\\\\\W>W% Indigenous children in west-I .._... M ern New South Wales centres I N S W ^k wj|| have the opportunity next ^ ^ ^ ^ H month to develop and ^ • H k h f l V improve their skills in a range of sports. This follows plans to establish sports skills centres in towns including Bourke, Condobolin, Cowra, Dubbo, Forbes, Nyngan, Warren, Wellington and Wilcannia.

The centres, for all children aged 5-12, will be run by the N S W Department of Sport and Recreation. The week-long centres are designed so that children learn a variety of sport skills while having fun.

Centres at Cowra, Mudgee, Nyngan and Wellington will be held in the week starting January 13, while centre at Bourke, Condobolin, Dubbo, Forbes, Gilgandra, Warren and Wilcannia will start on January 20.

Enrolment forms are available at many centres in each of the towns or through the Department of Sport and Recreation at P O Box 381, Orange, 2800. For more information call Royden Griffen on (063) 626 623.

Academy plan for WA •^B Budding young Aboriginal

^F I athletes will benefit from a West ^ ^ ^ I Australian Government pledge to I W A I establish an academy of sport in & I the State's north-west. ^ L ^ ^ ^ H W A Sports Minister Norman

Moore has promised $600,000 over three years to establish the Pundulmurra Academy of Sport at Port Hedland if his Government is re-elected later this month.

The Minister said the academy would identify, develop and train young athletes, 'particularly young Aboriginal people whose talent is often unrecognised'.

National Native title Tribunal Notice of Inquiry Issued Pursuant to Section 139(a)

NATIVE TITLE A C T 1993 C O W A N (New South Wales) Reference Number: NN96/12

IN T H E M A T T E R OF: Non Claimant Native Title Determination Application. The above application w a s accepted by the Registrar on 11 July 1996. Further information is available on 1800 640 501. State: N e w South Wales L.G.R. Hornsby Shire Council Description.- The area covered by the application (hereafter referred to as "the Land") comprise/s ali those parcels of land shown by black hatching on Diagram "A" annexed. The Land is situated at Cowan in the State of N e w South Wales within the Parish of Cowan, County of Cumberland, Land District of Metropolitan. Hornsby Local Government Area. The Land is not defined by natural, or physical boundaries. The application relates only to "land" as defined in the Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth). The application is taken to be unopposed. A n Inquiry will be held in National Native Title Tribunal, Level, 25, 25 Bligh Street, Sydney on 19 December 1996 at 10.00am before Tribunal m e m b e r Mr Sean Flood.

National Native Title Tribunal Notice of Claimant Native Title Determination

Applications This notice is taken to have been given on 18 December 1996. Any person who wishes to claim native title over any part of the area which is the subject of the following Non-Claimant Native Title Determination Application should lodge their claim with the Native Title Registrar by 17 Februrary 1997, at G P O Box 9973 in their capital city. For further intormation ring 1800 640 501. Any person who wishes to become a party to the application must notify the Native Title Registrar, in writing, by 17 February 1997 at G P O Box 9973 in their capital city, quoting the number below.

BARNAWARTHA TO WAGGA WAGGA (NEW SOUTH WALES)

32 separate areas along a proposed gas pipeline route NN96/25. State: N e w South Wales L.G.R. Culcairn Shire Council, H u m e Shire Council. City of Wagga Wagga,

Lockhart Shire Type: Land and Water Description: 28 sections of reserved roads and 4 areas of watercourse and lagoon along a proposed gas pipeline route between Barnawartha in Victoria near the Murray River and Wagga Wagga in N S W via Majors Creek, Burrumbuttock, Culcairn, Henty, Ycrong Creek and Maleho.The areas ate in the Counties of Clarendon, Hume, Bourke, Mitchell. Details of the individual areas in the application may be obtained from lite Perth and Sydney Registries of the National Native Title Tribunal. Photocopy fees apply.

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THE KOORI MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

Koori Mail Sport League history made in the shadow of Uluru • ^ ^ • S Rugby league has come to the W ^M heart of Australia with a

^ ^ historic match being played at N T I Yulara, in the shade of Uluru

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Aboriginal Rugby League Association team played a Yulara team made up of interstate players in the game, which drew plenty of spectators.

C A A R L A took out the game - the first league clash ever at Uluru - 44-28.

The match, played in a great spirit despite the 42-degree heat, may be the first of an annual clash at the 'Rock'.

Man of the match was C A A R L A lock Dave Richards, who was outstanding in attack and defence.

C A A R L A team manager Frank Couchy thanked the local Pitjantjatjara and Yankantjatjara people for allowing the match to be played on their lands, as well as the residents of Yulara for their suppport.

And he praised the organising committee from Yulara for its work.

• Pictured at right are members of the winning C A A R L A team (in no particular order) Glen Nugglns, Patrick Torres, Warren 'Bulldozer' Cobbo, Brody Parsons, Phil Solomon, Roderick Wason, Brad Wallis. Michael Singh, Joey Kaihe, Massey Chilly, Bradley Hawkins, Chris Hampton, Stuart Baird, Bruce Fraser, Damien Armstrong, Sonny Hart and David Richards.

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Proposal to Grant General Purpose Leases (Section 29)

NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH) The Stale of Weslem Australia proposes lo gram the following lease applications under Ihe Mining Act 1978:

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Extracts of plans showing Ihe boundaries of the applications are available on request from the Deparimenl of Minerals and Energy al 100 Plain St, East Perth 6004.

Nature of act: purpose in connection with mining for minerals

Commencement: upon completion of the procedural requirements contained in the Native Tille Act 1993 (Commonwealth)

Term of lease: 21 years from notification of grant and a right of renewal for 21 years.

Disturbance lo land: purpose in connection 10 mining activities

Under Section 30 of Ihe Act any person who becomes a registered n a m e title claimant on or before 18 February

1997 becomes a "name Title party" in telarion to the affected lease application. Any native title claim must be lodged with Ihe Registrar of Ihe National Native Title Tribunal. G P O Box 9955. Perth W A 6001.

Any enquines concerning registration as a "name title p a m " should be directed 10 Ihe N N T T , G P O Box 9973 Perth W A 6001.

Sailors' sights on Hobart race ^ B ^ Y ^ f t Three Aborigines will

^ r ^ make history on j Boxing Day when

k ^ ^ ^ A they become the • C f l first indigenous crew

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ members in the world famous Telstra Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

The three will have been selected from 18 indigenous Australians who have been taking part in a unique sailing joint venture offered by sailing co-ordinators OneTime International and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in conjunction with the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and the N S W Department of Sport and Recreation.

The 18 squad members - four of them female - come from across New South Wales and Victoria.

All have learned the ropes aboard sailing vessels on Sydney Harbour under the guidance of Dayne Sharp, of the Youth Sailing Academy.

All 18 have received wide experience, but just six have been chosen for the Sydney-Hobart train-on squad. And only three will be selected to join 11 other members on the 51-footer Sidewinder for the big race.

One of the train-on six is David Bird, a 41 -year-old from Victoria who says the experience has been incredible.

Members of the indigenous sailing squad are (from left) Brad Davison-Bergman, Heath Morgan, Greg Flanders and David Bird.

He is full of praise for the yachting scheme and those who have been running and supporting it.

As a former prison inmate - he did six months in Townsville jail in the 1970s - Mr Bird has seen life's harder side.

N o w he wants his sailing achievements to 'help the blokes in jail'.

Such achievements will also 'take publicity off the bad stuff' such as the racism furore and deaths in custody, Mr Bird says.

All members of the course had

gained a great deal from it, and were looking to continue their sailing, he said.

Mr Bird agreed that yachting was a 'white man's club', but said there was no reason why an Aborigine could not skipper a yacht in the Sydney-Hobart race.

"We're not in this to gain acceptance, but if w e are accepted by the sailing fraternity that would be great," he said.

Mr Bird also praised Aboriginal Hostels, which had helped to put up the sailing trainees while they were in Sydney.

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