Joe,

What about the more remote people who, we are told by the 'experts', don't understand English. Is that another example of us being had a loan of? I have never met a person of indigenous background who couldn't express themselves as well as, if not better than, I can.

Joe,

You keep referring to my use of Google
as being "commendable." I don't use
Google all that often. You should not
judge others by your own standards -
commendable as they may be. I am trained
in the use of more than one search engine
as I stated earlier.

Do I know any Indigenous people? Yes, quite a
few. One that stands out is -
the Director of our nearby Mia Mia Gallery.
Colin McKinnon Dodd.
Who introduced all of us in the city to
his Gallery and people. His much loved Gallery
attracted over 250,000
visitors a year, and specialised in not only
Aboriginal artists, musicians, actors, dancers,
poets, story-tellers and sculptors. But it -

was a very popular spot for tourists, school students
and school groups.

Learning about Aboriginal
culture was a wonderful feature of the gallery.
It was in a bush-like setting and very much loved
by everyone. Unfortunately it closed in 2013 - but
the work continues today at the City's Centre.

Anyway, Thanks for asking.

How about yourself - any Indigenous people that
you're still friends with? Any elders?

Foxy,

Not too many friends these days, I don't get around much any more :) But I do remember some of the 'elders' when they were kids and tearaway teenagers. Some of them do have very big beards, so they must be elders.

Ttbn,

There would be quite a few people in remote areas who don't have a good grasp of English. But fortunately, many of them have grandparents who do, who can help them out when they go to town for something, or need help with a document.

Of course, in spite of the ABC's coverage and film shots, the vast majority of Indigenous people live in towns: the percentage living in 'remote' areas is probably less than 10 %, and in very remote areas, 3 - 5 %. After all, there are more Indigenous people in the Sydney area than in the NT and Western Australia combined.

Cheers,

Joe

G'day to you LOUDMOUTH...

Hi Joe;

I know the Glebe area well, the site of Harold Park, Trots & Dogs and of course, Arundel Street Glebe is the present Site of the Coroners Court and below them, the Morgue. Even though the correct address for the Court, is Parramatta Road. I'm shocked to hear your Sister was assaulted and robbed, by an Aboriginal bloke on one of the platforms at Redfern Railway Station. It certainly can be a rough area around there, especially at night.

Again, I know Bankstown, Punchbowl & Greenacre pretty well too. I was part of the Lebanese (illicit weapons) Task Forces when I was a Detective. Another hazardous occupation at the time. That said, I always liked Bankstown and their vast Shopping Mall, and their terrific RSL Club.

You know my friend, your family sounds similar to mine. Back in the days of the Great Depression and the War. Both families dirt poor, yet they still worked their butts off, so we kids had bread 'n butter on the table at night!

Sorry, Joe, I'm well off Topic, so I best go. Thank you for your kind sentiments. I do appreciate them, very much indeed.

My memoirs? I think I'd bore everyone utterly senseless?

This article pretty much encapsulates sensible discussion:

https://quadrant.org.au/magazine/2019/07/a-voice-of-division/

Joe,

This is better:

http://www.abc.net.au/religion/the-uluru-statement-from-heart-one-year-on-can-a-first-nations-v/10094678

We've heard your argument for decades. Nothing new there.