William (Bill) ONUS (15 November 1906-1968) Born Cummeragunja Aboriginal Reserve, Murray River, New South Wales Clan: Wiradjuri William Townsend (Bill) Onus was a shearer, actor and activist who revived the Australian Aboriginese League in Melbourne in 1946. He retired from politics in to start the Aboriginal Enterprises workship in Belgrave with his brother Eric. They produced boomerangs, woomeras, fabrics and greeting cards imprinted with Aboriginal motifs. He ran the business from his small factory and shop at Belgrave in the Dandenong Ranges. To promote his wares Bill Onus toured widely in Victoria and beyond as a travelling showman, giving demonstrations of boomerang-throwing, which he advocated as a national sport. (ADB) Bill Onus adopted similar imagery to that which appeared in mass-produced indigenised design; however, he used such works to draw attention to his political work with the ‘Committee for Aboriginal Citizen Rights’ and the ‘Australian Aborigines League.’ William McLintock (Lin) Onus is the son of Bill Onus. Ceramic form decorated with Aboriginal design by Bill Onus.aboriginal, bill onus, aboriginal enterprise novelties, ceramics

Gouburn River Aboriginal Protectorate was published by BHS Publishing and written by Ian Clark. gouldburn river, aboriginal protectorate, aborigines, le souef, ian clark

Place Names and Land Tenure was published by BHS Publishing and written by Ian D. Clark.

'That's my Country Belonging to me' was published by BHS Publishing and written by Ian D. Clark.aboriginal history

Edward Stone Parker was the protector of Aborigines at the Mount Franklin Aboriginal Protectorate.Mary Cook Parker (Cooke) and Edward Stone Parker Gravestone at Franklinford Cemetery. Mary Parker died on 11 Oct 1842, aged 35 years. Edward Stone Parker was born in 1802 and died on 25 April 1865. "Sacred to the memory of Edward Stone Parker, Protector of Aborigines. A pioneer of 1838. Died 25th April 1865. Aged 63 years. Als his first wife Mary Cooke Parker. Died 11th Oct 1842. Aged 35 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." "Also his second wife Hannah Parker aged 75 years. Also her father Leonard Edwards. Died 14th Jan 1843 aged 63 years." "Emilie Sarah Parker Wife of George Alfred 29th June 1949, aged 82 years" "Also his eldest son Edward Stone Parker died 23rd November 1847. Aged 18 years also his seventh son Edward Leonard Parker Died 9th Nov 1900. aged 49 years." "And his ninth son George Alfred, :ate Rector Christ Church Daylesford loved husband of E.S. Parker, B.1858 D. 1916." "Also Charles George Bright Parker Vicar of All Saints, St Kilda. Beloved only son of the above, Loved husband of K.H. Parker, B. 1897 D. 1938."frankinford cemetery, edward stone parker, mary cooke parker, protector of aboriginies, mount franklin aboriginal protectorate, hannah parker, leonard edwards, emilie sarah parker, george alfred parker, charles george bright parker

Joseph Parker was the son of Edward Stone Parker and Mary Cooke Parker, Protector of Aborigines at the Franklinford Aboriginal Protectorate.Parker Gravestone at Franklinford Cemetery"In memory of Amelia, wife of Joseph Parker, Died 15th OCt. 1893, aged 71 years. Joseph Parker 1831-1917. Second son of the Protector Authority on Aboriginal Lore. Also, their children Francis Ware, died 23rd April 1862, aged 10 months. Mary Francis, Died 24th March 1866, aged 3 years. frankinford cemetery, edward stone parker, mary cooke parker, protector of aboriginies, mount franklin aboriginal protectorate, joseph parker, amelia parker, francis ware parker, mary frances parker

Franklinford is in the 'shadow' of Mt Franklin, the site of Edward Stone Parker's Aboriginal Protectorate.Photograph of a stone memorial cairn to Edward Stone Parker, Protector of Aborigines. "Edward Stone Parker 1802-1865 Regional Pioneer, Protector of Aborigines Established the Loddon Aboriginal Station Homestead, Church and School near this site in 1841. His devoted service remains a challenge and an Inspiration. April 1965."edward stone parker, protector of aboriginies, aboriginal protectorate, loddon aboriginal protectorate, franklinford aboriginal protectorate, franklinford

Screenprint of fruit bats, printed in colour inks, from multiple stencils. The work features cross hatching (rarrk).Signed with an Xaboriginal

A man in a boat shoots at a party of Aborigines.aborigines, boat, river, reisitence, shooting

Aboriginal people caused scars on trees by removing bark for various purposes, such as making canoes, containers and shields, and to build shelters. The scars, which vary in size, expose the sapwood on the trunk or branch of a tree.Colour photographs of the remains of a scarred tree at Harcourt, Victoriascarred tree, scar tree, harcourt, dja dja wurrung, aboriginal, aborigine, canoe tree

At one time this house was owned by collector of Aboriginal artefact Dr Sydney Pern.Weatehrboard house at 10 Raglan Street North, Ballarat. 10 raglan st north ballarat, sydney pern, architecture, weatherboard house'

Small ceramic platter with Aboriginal motif glaze.ceramics, guy boyd, aboriginal motif

Mitchell Library Doors featuring Aboriginal designsaborigines, aboriginal, mitchell library doors

This Murnong was found near La Franchi's hutYellow native plant with yellow flower. The root was eaten by Aboriginal people. murnong, microseris sp., yam daisy, flora

A burial place, surrounded with bark. central australia, aborigines, aboriginal burial place, burial caps, aboriginal

From 'ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NORTHERN PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS FOR 1903, Queensland' With regard to the instruction and general education given to the children and adults, I have, as usual, to speak in terms of the highest praise. I do not recognise anything that could be improved upon. For the first time in my life, I have heard little aboriginal children, boys and girls, doing part-singing. The band consists of a drum, four cornets, a tenor horn, and bass; lack of funds alone prevents more instruments being added. A most successful concert was lately given in Cairns in aid of the mission expenses. (https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/catalogue_resources/63482.pdf)A black and white image of a musical band made up of Aborigines of Queensland. aborigines, band, music

A black and white image of a number of Aboriginal people in a bark canoe. aborigines, canoe, aboriginal

Black and white image of Aborigines in a bark canoe.aborigines, aboriginal, bark canoe, central australia

Noorat is six kilometres North of Terang. It is thought that Noorat was the name of an Aboriginal tribal leader.Colour photograph of the Noorat Hall. Noorat is situated beside an extinct volcano.building, noorat, heritage, hall, public hall

The Lake Condah Mission site includes bluestone ruins and a reconstructed timber building, as well as the cemetery which were part of the original settlement. With European settlement in the 1830s came conflict. Gunditjmara people fought for their land during the Eumerella wars, which lasted more than 20 years. As this conflict drew to an end in the 1860s, many Aboriginal people were displaced and the Victorian government began to develop reserves to house them. Many Aboriginal people refused to move from their ancestral land and eventually the government agreed to build a mission at Lake Condah, close to some of the eel traps and within sight of Budj Bim (Mt Eccles). The mission opened in 1867. The Mission was formally closed in 1918, and Aboriginal people were forced off the Mission, some moving to Lake Tyers. The Gunditjmara protested against the Mission’s closure and many continued to reside in the buildings until the majority of the reserve land was handed over to the Soldier Settlement Scheme in the 1940s. The mission was destroyed by the government in the 1950s in an effort to force the integration of Gunditjmara people with the general community but the Gunditjmara people continued to live in the area and protect their heritage. The mission lands were returned to the Gunditjmara in 1987. Lake Condah Mission is a place with special meaning to the Gunditjmara community - as a community meeting place, an administrative centre, a symbol of political struggle and a link to family histories. As a result the Gunditjmara community do not want open public access to this site. Key Features of Interest Ruins of stone cottages and plot remains of buildings such as the church Reconstructed dormitory building (https://www.budjbim.com.au/visit/cultural-sites/lake-condah-mission/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz6j36ZvF-QIV8ZhmAh2tmA3qEAAYASAAEgLxrvD_BwE, accessed 2022)Colour photographs of the former Lake Condah Aboriginal Missionlake condah, lake condah aboriginal mission, aborigines, aboriginal, gunditjmara, eumerella wars

Gravestone of Edward Stone Parker and family in the Franklinford Cemetery, Victoria.Edward Stone Parker was an Assistant Protector of Aborigines on the Loddon or Mt Frankin Protectorate.The Parker cemetery plot at Franklinford Cemetery, Victoria. edward stone parker, e.s. parker, franklinford cemetery, aboriginal protector, mary parker, joseph parker, mt franklin protectorate, loddon protectorate

Photograph of a Grindstone and Ochre on display at the Tower Hill Interpretation Centre.tower hill, grindstone, ochre, aboriginal, aborigines

Franlinford is associated with the Mt Franklin Aboriginal Protectorate. Photograph of a brick building - the former Mt Franklin Church, and associated plaque.franklinford, religion, church, e.s. parker

Image of a group of Aborigines sheltering under bark .aborigines, aboriginal, bark shelter, bark hut, mia mia