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30th Anniversay of Mabo decision - Murray Islands
The Meriam people of the Murray Islands celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Mabo decision.
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The Meriam people of of the Murray Islands prepare and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Mabo decision.Credit:Justin McManus
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Kaleb Mabo speaking at a yarning circle.Credit:Justin McManus
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Basketballer Paddy Mills whose fore fathers are from Murray Islands signing ukeleles to childrenCredit:Justin McManus
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Collecting clam and spider shell with the Mabo family at Las Beach.Credit:Justin McManus
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Collecting clam and spider shell with the Mabo family at Las Beach. Annie Zaro throws the casting net over a school of mullet.Credit:Justin McManus
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Collecting clam and spider shell with the Mabo family at Las Beach.Credit:Justin McManus
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Collecting clam and spider shell with the Mabo family at Las Beach.Credit:Justin McManus
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Collecting clam and spider shell with the Mabo family at Las Beach. Sia (fish traps)Credit:Justin McManus
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Sharkes feeding on the blood and shell of a turtle.Credit:Justin McManus
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Children feasting on Mabo day.Credit:Justin McManus
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Traditional Meriam dancing.Credit:Justin McManus
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Dancing in Mabo Village at dusk.Credit:Justin McManus
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Traditional Meriam dancing.Credit:Justin McManus
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Traditional Meriam dancing.Credit:Justin McManus
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Traditional Meriam dancing.Credit:Justin McManus
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Boy in traditional Dhari headress.Credit:Justin McManus
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Boys in traditional Dhari headress and costume.Credit:Justin McManus
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Hunting turtle for the Mabo Day feast.Credit:Justin McManus
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Hunting turtle for the Mabo Day feast. Johnson Kaigey pulls the turtle to the boat with Mapu Thaiday.Credit:Justin McManus
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Hunting turtle for the Mabo Day feast. Johnson Kaigey and Mapu Thaiday pull the turtle into the boat.Credit:Justin McManus