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[ABORIGINAL REFERENDUM JINGLE : ADVERTISEMENTS] Composer: Peter Best |
Author: Aboriginal Rights ‘Vote Yes’ Committee (NSW Branch). Publicity Committee A form letter dated 15 May 1967, sent by the Publicity Committee of the Aboriginal Rights 'Vote Yes' Committee (NSW Branch) to NSW radio stations. The letter accompanied the recording of the 'Aboriginal Referendum Jingle' which was distributed to the radio stations. It introduces the jingle as 'composed by Peter Best and recorded by...the Pogs', and invites frequent air play 'between now and Referendum day, May 27.' |
NWS 9 NEWS FOOTAGE. CAN 312. A news interview filmed prior to the Double Referendum on 27 May 1967. A television journalist interviews an Aboriginal man about the forthcoming Referendum. The Aboriginal man explains that the Referendum will address laws which negatively impact on Aboriginal people. He states that he hopes that these laws will be repealed by the Referendum. In: [NWS 9 NEWS - CAN NO. 238] (Title no: 18094) |
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[THE DOUBLE REFERENDUM ON ABORIGINAL RIGHTS AND ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOW ONLY NINE DAYS AWAY] Brief vox pops conducted in a city street on 18 May 1967 about the 'Nexus Referendum next week'. A television journalist interviews three adult males on what they know about the forthcoming Referendum. The first man admits to not knowing anything about it, the second says the Nexus question should be granted, the third man believes that it should be 'Yes for both' questions. -- General note: No specific reference to the Referendum's Aboriginal question is made in this item. In: [NBN 3 NEWS. 1967.05.15 - 1967.05.19] (Title no: 385680) |
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[VOTING IN REFERENDUM WHICH INCLUDES ABORIGINALS' RIGHTS TO CITIZENSHIP ISSUE : NEWCASTLE, NSW] Production company: NBN Television (Television station : Newcastle, NSW) A brief mute television news item from 26 May 1967 demonstrating the voting procedure for the Double Referendum on 27 May 1967. Shows the entrance to the building of the Commonwealth Electoral Office Division of Newcastle (NSW). Next, a woman enacts the short and simple procedure of voting in a secret ballot at the electoral office. During this item, the camera also focuses on two posters with the headings 'Commonwealth of Australia. How to Mark Your Ballot Papers - Referendums' and 'Correct electoral enrolment is compulsory'. In: [NBN 3 NEWS. 1967.05.25 - 1967.05.30] (Title no: 388284) |
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[DOUBLE REFERENDUM SEES QUIET POLLING BOOTHS : NEWCASTLE, NSW] Production company: NBN Television (Television station : Newcastle, NSW) Brief mute television news footage from 27 May 1967. Shows scenes of voters entering a suburban polling booth and lodging their completed ballot papers for the Double Referendum. -- General note: No reference to the issues of the Referendum is made in this item. In: [NBN 3 NEWS. 1967.05.25 - 1967.05.30] (Title no: 388284) |
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FORGOTTEN PEOPLE Director: Barry Merton A documentary from 1967. Bill Onus and Rev. Doug Nicholls tour Aboriginal settlements on the Murray and Goulburn Rivers (Vic), showing typical living conditions. -- General note: Sponsored by the Aborigines Advancement League (Victoria) in the wake of the 1967 Referendum. |
