October 2, 2005

Essie Goodgabah Coffey, OAM, 1942-1998



Essieina Goodgabah Coffey, OAM*, dubbed "Bush Queen of Brewarrina" and died Jan. 3, 1998. She is described as an Australian "...champion of Aboriginal rights, musician and pioneering film-maker..."

Click on the title link to read more about this Australian civil rights activists.

*Order of Australia Medal

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