Ruby Kilingnyil Ruby Kilingnyil i(A126428 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal
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1 Race Relations 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 53-67)

'The storytellers emphasise that there were both 'good' and 'bad' kartiya, people who treated them with constant consideration, as well as people known for violent behaviour. 'bad kartiya' evidently had little risk of being found out. Police were represented in both categories, some intervening on Aborigines' behalves, others killing Aboriginal people on occasions'.
1 Private Life and Livelihoods 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 48-52) 'Work on cattle stations allowed people to get to know the 'country'. The wet-season gave ample opportunity for travel further afield, gathering foods, and participation in ceremonies'.
1 Aboriginal Labour 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 33-47) 'Aboriginal labour became indispensable to the cattle industry, and made an important contribution to government activities and service industries in the region. Though paid only in kind, Aboriginal people held jobs which took advantage of their unique skills and knowledge of the country. Kija and Miriwoong people today argue that their role in the region's economic development should be acknowledged, as white people could not have managed without them'.
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