Witness History: Archive 2013 - Australia's Aboriginal Referendum

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In May 1967 campaigning began across Australia to consolidate Aboriginal rights in the country. It took a referendum to change the constitution before they were regarded as legally equal citizens.

(Photo: Aboriginal man playing a didgeridoo. Copyright: BBC)

Published on Wednesday, 1st May 2013.

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