Margaret Elizabeth Tucker
Time Line
- 1904:- Was born in Warrangesda Mission, New South Wales.
- 1917:- Removed from family and sent to Cootamundra Girls Home.
- 1930:- Begun to campaign for Aboriginal rights alongside other legendary Koori campaigners.
- 1932:- She was co-founder of the Australian Aborigines League.
- 1938:- Was one of the Victorian representatives observing the first national Day of Mourning.
- 1960:- She was instrumental in founding the United Council of Aboriginal and Islander Women.
- 1964:- the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Aborigines Welfare Board in Victoria.
- 1968:- Tucker was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil) for services to the Aboriginal community.
- 1996:- was died.
