The life of a First Nations family in reserves, country situations and Sydney. Clive and Ida Williams recall the disadvantages typical of most Aborigines’ lives in New South Wales which prevent full participation in society, and their building a successful life in the city.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007890
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Cultural assimilation
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - New South Wales
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Reserves
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Urban residence
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aboriginal Australians - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)