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y separately published work icon The Day Palm Island Fought Back : The Strike of 1957 single work   non-fiction   Indigenous story  
Note: Includes photographs from Dulcie Polowea Isaro's personal collection.
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 The Day Palm Island Fought Back : The Strike of 1957
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'Dulcie grew up under 'The Act'. She was a fifteen year old girl in 1957, when her home of Palm Island in North Queensland was disturbed by a strike. On that day, her family's life changed forever, as Dulcie records in words and pictures. Essential reading for Queensland history.' (Source: Black Ink Press website)

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Notes

  • Dedication: To my family and to all the seven families who were removed in 1957.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Thuringowa, Townsville area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland,: Black Ink Press , 2011 .
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      Image courtesy of Black Ink Press
      Extent: 40p.
      Description: illus., map
      Note/s:
      • Essential reading for Queensland history.
      ISBN: 9781921843143
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