Take Him Back To Mer
Later that day the tombstone was removed from the grave, and the cemetery. Eddie's family didn't want to risk another attack and further damage.
A large crowd gathered as it was dismantled; there was an air of stunned disbelief.
...a rare moment of unanimity...
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Jun, 6, 1995
desecration, Keating, Paul, Las, Mer, reconciliation, Townsville
Bakir Auski - Tombstone Opening 1995
Topic
Jun, 3, 1995
Bakir Auski, Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, mourning, tombstone, tombstone unveiling, Townsville
Desecration
Topic
Jun, 3, 1995
backlash, desecration, Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mabo family, tombstone, Townsville
...Time to Move!...
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desecration, Eddie Mabo's Death, 21/01/1992, Mabo, Eddie Jnr., Mabo, Edward Koiki, reburial, Sagir - Trade Winds, tombstone
Las
Topic
Las, Las, Mabo, Edward Koiki, Malo, Mer, Meriam culture, Meriam history, Murray Island, Piadaram, Zogo le
The Journey Home
Topic
Sep, 12, 1995
Bakir Auski, Las, Mabo, Edward Koiki, Mer, Murray Island, tombstone ceremony
