Alf Wilson Alf Wilson i(A88242 works by)
Gender: Male
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1 Memories of Elders Live on in Art Alf Wilson , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 10 April no. 823 2024; (p. 19) 'Respect for the late Carl Wyles lives on in art, at the aged care facility that cared for him in final years.'
1 The Final Bell Has Rung for Palm Island Boxing Coach Alf Wilson , 2023 single work obituary (for Ray Dennis )
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 28 June no. 804 2023; (p. 22) 'Hundreds of Palm Islanders paid their respects to long time boxing trainer Uncle Ray Dennis during his funeral on the North Queensland Aboriginal Shire on June 23.'
1 Story Doctor Wows the Fans Alf Wilson , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 11 August no. 757 2021; (p. 17) 'Nine-year-old Peter Hanson couldn't wait to see on of his idols, Aboriginal author and storyteller Boori Monty Pryor, when he launched his new book Story Doctors in Townsville.'
1 The Late, Great Eddie Mabo Honoured as Nation Changer Alf Wilson , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 5 May no. 750 2021; (p. 10) 'AN emotional Gail Mabo reflected on when she was a girl growing yams with her father Eddie Koiki Mabo to share with the local Indigenous community at Townsville's James Cook University.'  
 
1 Families Want Answers Alf Wilson , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 September no. 760 2021; (p. 9) 'The families of Aboriginal men Troy Mathieson, 23, and Hughie Morton, 21, who died in a Townsville drain after floods, have criticised police and some media after two days of an coronial inquest.'
1 Vale Dr Bonita Mabo AO Alf Wilson , 2018 single work obituary (for Bonita Mabo )
— Appears in: Torres News , 14-20 December no. 1347 2018; (p. 16-17)
1 A Celebration of the Life of Bonita Mabo Alf Wilson , 2018 single work obituary (for Bonita Mabo )
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 12 December no. 691 2018; (p. 5)

'Ernestine 'Bonita' Mabo was a small woman who became a giant of Australia's Indigenous land rights and reconciliation movements.'
1 New Book an Educational Tool for Torres Strait, NPA Kids Alf Wilson , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 4-10 December no. 1295 2017; (p. 11)
1 Mourners Pay Tribute to Beloved Leader Alf Wilson , 2017 single work obituary (for Evelyn Scott )
— Appears in: Torres News , 16-22 October no. 1288 2017; (p. 10)
1 New Book Aimed at Educating the Young Alf Wilson , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 December no. 666 2017; (p. 47)

'New book Big Fella Rain, by Aboriginal woman Beryl Webber and illustrated by Fern Martins, is designed to educate youth in remote communities.'
1 Evelyn Scott Farewelled Alf Wilson , 2017 single work obituary (for Evelyn Scott )
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 18 October no. 662 2017; (p. 10)

'More than 1000 people paid their respects to the late Aboriginal activist Dr Evelyn Scott at her state funeral in Townsville on October 6. Mourners including family, Indigenous leaders and others gathered at the Townsville Stadium for the service.' (Introduction)
1 Strange Twist in The Darkside Alf Wilson , 2014 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 15 January no. 567 2014; (p. 34)

'Torres Strait Islander actor Merwez Whaleboat was in the audience for the recent Sydney preimere of Warwick Thornton's new movie The Darkside, in which she played Indigenous woman Lesigo.'
1 Torres Strait Islanders Take Part in NAIDOC Ceremony Alf Wilson , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 9-15 September no. 1082 2013; (p. 9)
1 NAIDOC Day Celebrations Alf Wilson , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 22-28 July no. 1075 2013; (p. 16)
1 Strike of '57 Remembered Alf Wilson , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 June no. 528 2012; (p. 29)
1 Dulcie's Tale of the 'Magnificent Seven' Alf Wilson , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 27 June no. 1020 2012; (p. 12) In June 2012, The Day Palm Island Fought Back : The Strike of 1957 [written and illustrated by Dulcie Polowea Isaro] (2012) was launched.
1 Shalom Students Turn Their Hands to Writing Alf Wilson , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 June no. 528 2012; (p. 34)
— Review of Northern Territory Animals Shalom Christian College , 2011 single work picture book

Nine boys from Galiwin'ku in Northern Territory, at Shalom Christian College in Townsville, have used their own drawings and Yolngu-Matha language to share information about nineteen of the animals they know well, including birds, reptiles and fish. The book, Northern Territory Animals was published by Black Ink Press in 2011.
1 Focus on Mabo Story : Program Chronicles Native Title Triumph Alf Wilson , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 16 May no. 526 2012; (p. 4)
1 Film To Premiere on Mabo Day Alf Wilson , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 25 April - 1 May no. 1011 2012; (p. 5)
1 Brave Man Honoured Alf Wilson , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 16 February no. 494 2011; (p. 19) 'It was an emotional day last month when the ferry terminal at Palm Island in north Queensland was officially named after one of its strongest advocates. The terminal, at the end of the island's Reel Women Jetty, was named in honour of the late Peter Prior'.
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