Rabbit-Proof Fence: The True Story of One of the Greatest Escapes of All TimeFollowing an Australian government edict in 1931, black aboriginal children and children of mixed marriages were gathered up and taken to settlements to be institutionally assimilated. In Rabbit-Proof Fence, award-wining author Doris Pilkington traces the story of her mother, Molly, one of three young girls uprooted from their community in Southwestern Australia and taken to the Moore River Native Settlement. There, Molly and her relatives Gracie and Daisy were forbidden to speak their native language, forced to abandon their heritage, and taught to be culturally white. After regular stays in solitary confinement, the three girls planned and executed a daring escape from the grim camp. |
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... Martha Jones . I'm from Port Hedland , " said this friendly girl who had volunteered to be their guide . " I've been here for one year now . I came from a station to go to school , then the government gunna send me back to my family to ...
... Martha Jones . I'm from Port Hedland , " said this friendly girl who had volunteered to be their guide . " I've been here for one year now . I came from a station to go to school , then the government gunna send me back to my family to ...
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... Martha Jones escorted them outside . " Eh look , it might fine up later , " she said with cheerful optimism as they descended the wooden stairs onto the wet gravelled path that led back to the dormitory . Just as Martha was about to ...
... Martha Jones escorted them outside . " Eh look , it might fine up later , " she said with cheerful optimism as they descended the wooden stairs onto the wet gravelled path that led back to the dormitory . Just as Martha was about to ...
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... Martha introduced two of the older boys to the newcomers . As they were talking they were interrupted by someone shouting loudly from a nearby building . " Hey , who's out there ? " inquired a pathetic voice from inside . " It's me , Martha ...
... Martha introduced two of the older boys to the newcomers . As they were talking they were interrupted by someone shouting loudly from a nearby building . " Hey , who's out there ? " inquired a pathetic voice from inside . " It's me , Martha ...
Contents
The First Military Post | 1 |
The Swan River Colony | 8 |
The Decline of Aboriginal Society | 13 |
Copyright | |
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