Alma Jarrett Alma Jarrett i(A115305 works by)
Born: Established: 1924 Bowraville, Bowraville area, Nambucca area, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal
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BiographyHistory

Alma Jarrett was born in a tin shack on the Stuart Island Mission at Bowraville. Her parents would hunt the Welfare Officers away when they came to the mission. As a teenager, Jarrett won talent contests for her singing and trophies for running in relay events.

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