Patsy Smith
Aunty Patsy Smith
She shares her story as a respected member of the Indigenous community.
Presented by Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Gathering Place.
Portrait photos by: Yanni Delaportas
Personal photos supplied by each storyteller.
Copyright of Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Association.
Moral rights asserted by the author.
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Historical images from Aunty Patsy
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My great grandparents, Willy & Annie Hamilton and family.
Me in a leg brace with 2 nurses at the orphanage.
Mooroopna Police statement.
My suitcase at the orphanage.
Me at 16 yrs old with my foster brothers, from left, Jamie, Anthony, and Paul.
Letter from the Director of family welfare.
My brother Larry & I finally reunited.
My mum.
My sister Joylene and I.
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