McLeod Writes of the Group’s Achievements
Citation
Don McLeod to Shirley Andrews, 6 June 1953, Barry Christophers Papers, National Library of Australia, MS 7992/28/624.
Don McLeod to Shirley Andrews, 6 June 1953, Barry Christophers Papers, National Library of Australia, MS 7992/28/624.
Obtaining land had been a primary objective of the strike and this was achieved with the purchase of Yandeyarra station from the profits the group had made from mining. Government approval of the movement provided de facto recognition of the right for Aboriginal people to control their own affairs.