By Kevin Keeffe
ISBN-10: 0855754486
ISBN-13: 9780855754488
Sharing the tale of Patrick Dodson's existence and outstanding relatives historical past, this can be the chronicle of 1 family members, the biography of 1 guy, and a strong narrative of an Australian lifestyles. From the instant of colonization within the Kimberleys to the period of local identify, from pearling to pastoralism, via missions and associations, this Aboriginal relations has survived an uncaring and intrusive kingdom system—a heritage that formed a very good existence and a dedication to reconciliation.
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Across the continent, an historical script was played out that time and again saw Aboriginal people lose land, lose life, lose their human rights. In the Kimberley, and in the history of Patrick Dodson and his family, these attitudes would shape interactions and events, especially when the state, when government, was involved. These people were not kardiya and interactions at the personal level were very different in kind and effect. The Louisa Collins version of the first day of contact points to a less bleak and determined view of history—a different theme.
That devil has taken us away. Somewhere else. They arrive in the first town, Cossack. Before Broome, before Derby, Cossack was the first town. They were there, oh they were there for a week. When spring tide started, he took them to the reef. Show them the shell which ones pearly shell he want. All right, that reef was full up with shell, nobody touched it, they cleaned that reef only in one spring. And when the neap tide come, they go to two fathom water, make them to dive. They dive in, pick those shell and move further and further.
Politically, he had to weave a dancing line; as graceful as any he ran on the wing as a young footballer, ready for tackles from any quarter. Emotionally, he had to preach to congregations more reluctant than any he addressed as Australia’s first Aboriginal priest. Practically, he had to persuade the depressed and worn-down Aboriginal communities of Australia that he had something to say worth hearing. These communities were like those in which he had worked as a priest, as a community worker, and as a political adviser.
Paddy's Road: Life Stories of Patrick Dodson by Kevin Keeffe
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