Black Activist
After the election of the Whitlam Labour Government in December 1972, Eddie's life was frenetic.
With increased money for Aboriginal programs, he became involved in the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Legal Service and the Health Service.
In 1975 Eddie was elected president of Yumba Meta, a housing association that purchased houses in Townsville with Commonwealth funds, and rented them to Aboriginal and Islander tenants.
However, when Mabo evicted tenants who'd fallen behind in their rent, his role as president caused considerable conflict within the organisation.
He received continual death threats and suffered bouts of anxiety about the safety of his family.
Black Community School
Topic
1973-1985
Black Community School, cultural preservation, Mabo, Bonita, Mabo, Edward Koiki, Townsville, Townsville
Tent Embassy
Topic
1972
activism, Australian Labor Party, Foley, Gary, land rights, resistance, tent embassy, Whitlam, Gough
The Aboriginal Land Fund Commission
Topic
1974
Aboriginal Land Fund Commission, Australian Labor Party, land rights, McMahon, William, Northern Territory, Whitlam, Gough
The Whitlam Government & Land Rights
Topic
1972-1975
Australian Labor Party, land rights, Whitlam, Gough
...Stressed to the Max...
Text
activism, activism, Mabo, Eddie Jnr., Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, Townsville
...Four Corners...
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activism, activism, Mabo, Eddie Jnr., Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, Townsville
...The Blues...
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activism, Mabo, Eddie Jnr., Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, Mabo, Gail, music, Townsville
...Intense and Passionate...
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activism, Mabo, Eddie Jnr., Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, Mabo, Gail, music, Townsville
