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References

Corrective Services Department

Mum Shirl became friendly with those working at the Corrective Services Department. They soon issued her with an identity card, enabling her to visit Aboriginal prisoners. This won her the respect of those Aboriginal prisoners.

'Smith, Shirley Coleen (Mum Shirl) (1921–1998)', Indigenous Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, viewed 14 May 2015, <http://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-shirley-coleen-mum-shirl-17817/text29401>

60 Minutes, n.d. 60 Minutes Classic: Mum Shirl, Nine MSN, vid. viewed 14 May 2015, <http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/60minutes/videos/901878151001/>

Mum Shirl's

impact

Role in Australian History: Important Institutions

Newton Child

Welfare Department

  • Corrective Services Department
  • Newton Police Station
  • Newton Child Welfare Department

The Newton Child Welfare Department would also rely on Mum Shirl to locate Aboriginal children's parents, or identify a family member whom was appropriate to take responsibility of children whose paretns were being held in custody.

Mum Shirl

Education

Basic Information

At the Mission, Mum Shirl was taught by the Erambie mission Manager's wife who wasn't a qualified teacher. Mum Shirl was largely excluded from school because of her Epilepsy

After leaving the Mission, Mum Shirl attended St. Brigid's School where she learnt most of the alphabet, but didn't learn to read or write properly.

Newton Police

Station

Name: Shirley Coleen Perry

Born: 22 November 1921

Died: 28 April 1998 (Aged 76)

Residence: New South Wales

Awards:

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Member of the Order of Australia

Mum Shirl was relied upon by the Newton Police Station. They relied on her support with crimes involving Aboriginal people and was paid a courtesy fee for her efforts.

Important/influential Figures

Mum Shirl met a lot of important and influential people in her life time. These people include her grandparents, teachers, doctors, Sisters and even Neil Diamond.

Indigenous Achiever

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