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Coranderrk
The struggle for rights 1850 - 1901

Journeys
Robinson and Gellibrand's travels through Victoria.

Establishment

Attitudes

Threat of Closure

Protest

Children

Legislation


Childrens Focus Questions

  1. What was Mr. Levy's solution for the so-called "half-caste" children?

  2. Do you think that the increase in "pure-bred savages" was viewed as positive or negative" Why? Why not?

  3. What was Mr. Watkins' view of what should happen to the children?

  4. What was Mr. McLennan's alternative to the development of "white savages"?

  5. What were some of the conflicting views on the "progress" of the children?

  6. Often it is claimed that children were removed from parents with "all the best intentions". What evidence can you find that this was not everybody's view?


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