Triumphs and Tragedies: Oombulgurri: An Australian Aboriginal Community by Neville Green

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

Details the 97-year history of Oombulgurri, a remote Indigenous community located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, which originally grew out of the remnants of the Anglican Forrest River Mission.

Oombulgurri became one of Australia's first independent Indigenous communities. During its 97 years, its people have participated in events that captured national headlines: the search for the Southern Cross, the rescue of the crew of a German seaplane, reports of a massacre that sparked a Royal Commission, their service as guides to an elite military force preparing for the anticipated Japanese invasion of Australia and, in recent years, the community's decline into poverty, depression and suicide. (back cover)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.