Right Wrongs: The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives

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On May 27, 1967, Australians voted in a referendum to change how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were referred to in the Constitution. Explore these personal stories, opinions and historical recordings of what happened.

How far have we come since 1967?

The State Library of South Australia contributed these items to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's project The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum.

Explore other resources related to the 1967 referendum, the Aboriginal civil rights movement and recent campaigns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander constitutional recognition, and the 2023 Referendum regarding a Voice to Parliament in our Aboriginal Australia - Referendums and Recognition research guide.

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Souvenir brochure of visit of Ernabella Choir

'He been treat me fella like a dog alla time'

Vote 'Yes' for Aborigines

That, sir, is a fine banner

Referendums to be held on Saturday, 27th May, 1967

Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act 1981

Miss Amy O'Donoghue, Teacher

Rocket Range, the Aborigines and You!

Rocket Range, Aborigines and War

Aboriginal Land Rights Action booklet

Will you please help to get this Bill passed by Parliament?

'Sorry Day' books

Photograph

Apinya, a Pitjantjatjara boy

Artimore Station

Stockmen at Macumba Station

School at Ernabella Mission

Premier, Don Dunstan, meeting Aboriginal leaders

Hindmarsh Island bridge

Atomic bomb test, South Australia

Aboriginal stockman on horseback

Children lined up at Ernabella School, 1940

Classroom at Ernabella School, 1940

Aborigines Advancement League handover ceremony

Artwork

Stop the Bridge : respect and protect Kumarangk / Hindmarsh Island

Rocket Range menace threatens Aboriginal life

Right wrongs write yes for Aborigines! On May 27

Manuscript

Apinya's letter written in Pitjantjatjara

Legal discussion about the Referendum question by lawyer Peter Hanks

Student collection

Rights and freedoms (1945-present)

Right Wrongs: The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives

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Student collectionRights and freedoms (1945-present)School resourcesYear 6 History

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More informationRight Wrongs – The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Collection SummaryOn May 27, 1967, Australians voted in a referendum to change how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were referred to in the Constitution. Explore these personal stories, opinions and historical recordings of what happened.Collection URLhttps://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/2743

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Right Wrongs: The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives