John Thomas Patten John Thomas Patten i(A107718 works by) (a.k.a. Jack Patten)
Born: Established: 27 Mar 1905 Moama, Deniliquin - Boundary Bend - Moama area, Far South West NSW, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 12 Oct 1957 Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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1 Cries from the Heart John Thomas Patten , William Ferguson , 1996 single work extract
— Appears in: Voices of Aboriginal Australia : Past, Present, Future 1996; (p. 54-61)
1 5 y separately published work icon The Australian Abo Call : The Voice of the Aborigines Abo Call John Thomas Patten (editor), 1938 Sydney : John Thomas Patten , 1938 Z1752637 1938 periodical (6 issues) 'In 1938 Jack Patton, a prominent Aboriginal leader of the day, was instrumental in establishing a newspaper aimed at Aboriginal people, written by Aboriginal people and edited by Aboriginal people. The newspaper ran for 6 editions only. During its time, Aboriginal people were able to voice their opinions and demand their rights in a public forum. Many Aboriginal people wrote to the paper to tell their stories of unfair treatment, persecution, discrimination and their own personal battles for justice and equal opportunity.' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 04/01/2011).
1 y separately published work icon Aborigines Claim Citizen Rights! : A Statement of the Case for the Aborigines Progressive Association William Ferguson , John Thomas Patten , Sydney : Publicist Publishing Company , 1938 Z1629779 1938 single work prose

'Resolution to be moved at Australian Aborigines Conference, 1938, sesqui-centenary day of mourning &​ protest.' (Source: Back cover)
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