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Where was Eddie Mabo born and when?
| Eddie Mabo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward Koiki Sambo29 June 1936 Mer, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 21 January 1992 (aged 55) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Bonita Mabo ( m. 1959) |
| Children | 10 |
What clan was Eddie Mabo from?
Piadaram clan
Eddie Mabo is the son of Robert Zezou Sambo and Annie Mabo of the Piadaram clan. After Eddie’s mother died in childbirth, he was adopted under customary law by his uncle Benny Mabo and aunt Maiga.
Where did Eddie Mabo come from?
Murray Island, Australia
Eddie Mabo/Place of birth
Where did Eddie Mabo live as a child?
About Eddie Mabo Edward Koiki Mabo was born on 29 June 1936. He was a Meriam man and grew up on Mer, part of the Murray Island Group in the Torres Strait. In 1959, he moved to mainland Queensland, working on pearling vessels and as a labourer.
What did Eddie Koiki Mabo do for Australia?
For many years he fought for the land rights of the indigenous people of Australia and was a key figure in the landmark “Mabo” decision of the High Court of Australia. Eddie Koiki Sambo was born June 29, 1936 on Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
When is Eddie Mabo Day in Queensland Australia?
A documentary, Mabo: Life of an Island Man, directed by Trevor Graham was released in 1997 (and received the AFI Award for Best Documentary ). On 21 May 2008, James Cook University named its Townsville campus library the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library. Mabo Day is an official holiday in the Torres Shire, celebrated on 3 June.
When did Eddie Mabo become a council member?
A talented performer of Torres Strait Islander music and dance, Mabo was a member of the Australia Council for the Arts for four years from 1974.