The Pilbara strike of 1946-49 is one of the most dramatic moments in Australia’s indigenous history. Aboriginal people not only defied the owners of pastoral stations in North-West Western Australia by demanding better wages and conditions, but also sought to win independence from their colonial masters. In its aftermath, they acquired considerable freedom and autonomy through co-operative mining and other ventures. The story of this struggle inspired the campaign for Aboriginal rights throughout Australia.
This website contains a well-produced three-minute video giving a broad overview of the strike, a digital exhibition, twenty-two profiles of people and organisations who played a role in the strike, a timeline of events and an archive of all historical source material featured.
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