Origin and Cause of Discontent

O'Leary's 'Report on the Origin and Cause of Discontent amongst Torres Strait Islanders', 11 May 1936: 'In the case of the Church however there appears to be an inclination to now regard the Islander as having progressed further than is actually the case and to mislead him on the undue importance of his position in the community in comparison with a self reliant white community.'

Keywords: Chief Protector of Aborigines, Christianity, pearling industry, Protection Act, Sharp, Dr. Nonie, strike, Torres Strait Islanders, 1936

O'Leary's 'Report on the Origin and Cause of Discontent amongst Torres Strait Islanders', 11 May 1936.
Author: Sharp, Nonie
Source: 'Report on the Origin and Cause of Discontent amongst Torres Strait Islanders'