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Cooper, William

Aboriginal leader forcibly retained doing rural labour for most of his life before adult literacy classes lead to his campaign seeking direct representation in parliament, enfranchisement and land rights. He also established National Aborigines Day which was first held in 1940.

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Born
Echuca, Victoria
1861
Died
Mooroopna, Victoria
29 Mar 1941
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