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Long Before Politicians Called to ‘Stop the Boats’, First Nations People Welcomed Arrivals from Indonesia
“Makassans were good to us […] it was a good time because the Aboriginal people weren ... Mamarika is one of the oldest people living on Groote Eylandt, the largest island in the Gulf ...
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Rosalie Lalara says she will fight for Groote’s future, has ‘learned from mistakes’ of $500k theft
The money was taken from the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust (GEAT ... “My message to people is be careful, because you can be taken for a ride – that’s how I was taken … I’m still ...
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Historical ties between Indonesia and Australia's top-end illuminated after photo discovery unravels a family mystery - MSN
"I think the Aboriginal people who decided to join the Makassan ... Dirrikaya went on to have a wife and children back at his home on Groote Eylandt, but he never forgot his family in Makassar.