Monday, November 22, 2010

Tusday, 23 November 2010

 

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.

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