William Cooper (Aboriginal Australian)
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William Cooper (18 December 1860 or 1861 – 29 March 1941) was an Aboriginal Australian political activist and community leader; the first to lead a national movement recognised by the Australian Government.
Quick Facts Secretary of the Australian Aborigines' League, Succeeded by ...
William Cooper | |
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Secretary of the Australian Aborigines' League | |
In office September 1933 – February 1941 | |
Succeeded by | Douglas Nicholls |
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Born | (1860-12-18)18 December 1860 Moira, Colony of Victoria, British Empire |
Died | 29 March 1941(1941-03-29) (aged 80) Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia |
Spouse(s) | Annie Clarendon, Agnes Hamilton, Sarah MacRae |
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