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Queensland - Organisation
Director Of Native Affairs Office (1939 - 1966)
State Government of Queensland
- From
- 12 October 1939
- To
- 28 April 1966
- Categories
- Government Department, Care Provider
- Location
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The Director Of Native Affairs Office was responsible for the welfare of Queensland's Aboriginal population who were deemed to be State Wards. Replacing the Chief Protector of Aboriginals Office, it was established in 1939 under the Aboriginals Preservation and Protection Act 1939. This Act represented a change in government policy from one of 'protection and segregation' of indigenous people, to that of 'protection and preservation' through assimilation into the predominantly white community. The functions of the Director of Native Affairs Office were transferred to the Aboriginal and Island Affairs Department in 1966.
Timeline
- 1904 - 1939
- Chief Protector of Aboriginals Office, State Government of Queensland
- 1939 - 1966
- Director Of Native Affairs Office
- 1966 - 1975
- Aboriginal and Island Affairs Department, State Government of Queensland
- Collection Title
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Records (1880s - )
- Date Range
- 1880 -
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Community and Personal Histories Team:
Postal address: Level 9, 1 William Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: 1800 650 230 (toll-free within Australia) or (07) 3003 6466
Email: enquiries@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/cultural-awareness-heritage-arts/family-personal-history
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