Vincent Lingiari, I solemnly hand to you these deeds as proof, in Aust…

Gough Whitlam
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Vincent Lingiari, I solemnly hand to you these deeds as proof, in Australian law, that these lands belong to the Gurindji people and I put into your hands this piece of the earth itself as a sign that we restore them to you and your children forever. ✨ Gough Whitlam's Gurindji Land Ceremony speech, August 16, 1975.
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