Radio interview with Daisy Bates

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Original recording is on a lacquer disc recording recording of an interview conducted in the Sydney studios of the Australian Broadcasting Commission with Daisy Bates, social worker amongst Aboriginal people and ethnologist. She speaks about aspects of her work in Western Australia and South Australia, her publications, witnessing Aboriginal ceremonies, and her determination to continue her presence among Aboriginal people.

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