William "Bill" Ferguson

Our Way

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

Description 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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