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2 unusual facts about Gurindji


Gurindji

Gurindji language the traditional Australian Aboriginal language of the Gurindji people

Gurindji people The Australian Aboriginal people in the Kalkaringi (Wave Hill) region


Gurindji Strike

There were demonstrations and arrests in southern Australia in support of the walk-off, and many church, student and trade union groups gave practical and fundraising support to the Gurindji struggle.

Samuel Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey

Vestey's battle with the native Australian Gurindji people over working conditions and native land claims was chronicled in Paul Kelly's song, "From Little Things Big Things Grow" originally released on the 1991 Paul Kelly & The Messengers' album Comedy.


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