For his part, Middleton placed the blame squarely on McLeod’s mismanagement.
Commissioner Middleton Blames McLeod's Mismanagement
Citation
Stan Middleton to Minister for Native Welfare, Bill Hegney, 25 June 1954, SROWA, 1953/0127/157.
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Munda Woodman and Ron Hale, Starvation Time
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When NODOM went into liquidation, the group was unable to market its minerals or buy food. Many marrngu left the group. Some remained, however, surviving through what became known as the starvation time. This is remembered by Munda Woodman, who was a child at the time.
McLeod Blames Lack of Government Support
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Department of Native Welfare Provides Rations For Children
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McLeod Discusses Conditions and Future of NODOM
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Conditions of NODOM Camps
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