William "Bill" Ferguson

Added by The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

William 'Bill' Ferguson was a trailblazing Aboriginal rights activist who founded the Aboriginal Progressive Association and led protests at the 1938 National Day of Mourning. A bronze statue of Bill Ferguson was unveiled last year on Dubbo’s main street in honour of the man and his contribution to Australia.

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  • Language:English
  • Location:Dubbo, NSW
  • Duration:00:04:34
  • Producer or Facilitator:Marie Ferris
  • Camera:Nathan Dukes
  • Writer:Marie Ferris
  • Other Crew:Rita Metzenrath
  • Copyright:AIATSIS
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Community & Community Events
  • Year Completed:2020
  • Director:Marie Ferris
  • Editor:Nathan Dukes
  • Talent:Owen McCallum, Alf "Boydie" Turner, Dale Huddleston, Meg Huddleston, Rod Towney, Jeff McMullen AM, Pam Yealland, Ruth Waite
  • Soundtrack:Dale Huddlestone
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