School students raise money to support Gurindji Wave Hill walk off

Letter to Mr. Vincent Lingiari confirming support by school children for the Gurindji people.

Letter to Gurindji Elder and strike leader Vincent Lingiari.

Transcript

17 Dec 1968

Dear Mr. Lingiari,

The school children of Ku-Ring-Gai High School, North Turramurra, New South Wales, have raised $173.00 which they have asked to be used for the welfare of the Gurindji people and which they have handed over to me as trustee so that I can forward it to you.

I am now enclosing their cheque for $173.00.

They ask that you should use this as you think fit for the benefit of your people. Would you please let them know how you have decided to use it as I am sure they would appreciate very much hearing from you.

With all good wishes,

Yours sincerely,

(Sgd) W.C. Wentworth

(W.C. Wentworth)

Mr. Vincent Lingiari,

WAVE HILL. N.T.

Private Secretary to the

Minister for the Interior:

Forwarded for you Minister's information.

(R. Huey)

Private Secretary

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