Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Hall Greenland" in English language version.
Their purpose was threefold. The students planned to draw public attention to the poor state of Aboriginal health, education and housing. They hoped to point out and help to lessen the socially discriminatory barriers which existed between Aboriginal and white residents. And they also wished to encourage and support Aboriginal people themselves to resist discrimination.
In the town of Walgett they decided to picket the Walgett RSL, as a protest against the treatment of Aboriginal people. The RSL was the home of the Anzac legend, which was the foundation of Australian ideas of 'mateship' and nationhood. This did not extend to ex-servicemen of Aboriginal descent, who were only allowed to use the RSL facilities on Anzac day, or not at all.
At Moree, covered by an increasing press contingent, the students decided to address the segregation of the local swimming pool.
Their purpose was threefold. The students planned to draw public attention to the poor state of Aboriginal health, education and housing. They hoped to point out and help to lessen the socially discriminatory barriers which existed between Aboriginal and white residents. And they also wished to encourage and support Aboriginal people themselves to resist discrimination.
