This Is Palm Island by Bill Rosser – 1978 Paperback

A Firsthand Account of Life Under the Queensland Aborigines Act

This Is Palm Island is a compelling firsthand account by Bill Rosser, documenting the lived experiences of Aboriginal Australians on Palm Island during the 1970s. Published in 1978 by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, this 91-page paperback offers a poignant critique of the Queensland Aborigines Act of 1971 and its impact on the island's Indigenous community. Rosser's narrative sheds light on the challenges faced by residents, providing valuable insights into the social and political climate of the time

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Book Details:

• Title: This Is Palm Island

• Author: Bill Rosser

• Publisher: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies

• Year: 1978

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 91

• ISBN: 0-85575-069-3 / 9780855750695

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Key Features:

• Provides a detailed account of life on Palm Island during a significant period in Australian history.

• Critically examines the effects of the Queensland Aborigines Act of 1971 on Indigenous communities.

• Authored by Bill Rosser a first nations man, known for his advocacy and documentation of Aboriginal issues.