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"Day of Mourning"
Indigenous Australians proclaimed the 150th anniversary of settlement a "Day of Mourning". They celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first time Indigenous people protested against the prejudice and discrimination that was a daily part of their lives. The "Day of Mourning" was a protest held by Aboriginals on the 26th of January. In the year 1938 it was the sesquicentenary of British colonisation of Australia. -
Indigenous Men enlist for World War II
Some Aboriginal organisations believed that joining the War would help the push for full citizenship rights. Many Indigenous and Torres Straight Islanders were allowed to enlist in the war but in 1940 the Defence Committee decide that the enlistment of Aboriginals was "neither necessary not desirable." Many white Australians would object to serving with them. Although when Japan joined the war, increased need for manpower forced the loosening of restrictions. -
The UN adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights. It was drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all around the world. The declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on the 10th of December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and nations. -
Artist Albert Namatijira charged
Artist Albert Namatijira, an Aboriginal citizen, was charged in 1958 for supplying an Aboriginal ward of the state with alcohol. Albert Namatjira was one of the most famous Aboriginal artists. As a citizen Albert could now buy alcohol. Like these days, Alberts friends expected him to share any alcohol he bought. Even if that meant breaking white man's law. In 1958 Albert was charged with supplying alcohol to Aboriginals. Albert denied the charge although the court didn't believe him. -
Indigenous workers demand better pay and conditions
In the year 1966, Indigenous workers walk of Vestey's cattle station at Wave Hill demanding better pay. Aboriginal stockmen who were the backbone to the cattle industry weren't being paid wage equal to their white counterparts. The Wave Hill walk-off was well supported and made headlines all over Australia. -
90 percent of voters vote for Indigenous Australians to be included in the national census
In a national referendum, 90 percent of voters vote for Indigenous Australians to be included in the national census.
