Murray Island Community Council, 1985-1991

Component identifier:

Series 11

Content Summary:

During the late 1980s, Mabo attempted to gain election to the Murray Island Community Council. However because he had not lived on Mer since the late 1950s, his residential status was questioned and it was ruled that he was not eligible to nominate. Other papers relating to Murray Island Community Council can be found in Series 2, Folder 1, and Series 8, Folders 5-6.

Immediate source of acquisition:

An initial instalment of papers of Eddie Mabo was acquired by the Library from his widow, Bonita Mabo, in 1994. A further instalment was acquired from the same source in November 2002.

Names:

Mabo, Bonita, Mrs.

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