Blog & Newsletter
News, history and reflections from Barbara, going back to 2013.
10/12/2013
William Cooper’s Descendant Used “Bolt Law” To Challenge Racial Vilification
By Barbara Miller 10.12.13 ‘We’re so pleased with the outcome, for all our people,’ said Dr Atkinson, an academic. ‘Especially for the younger people coming through, who really shouldn’t have to deal with that continual
02/12/2013
William Cooper Memorial March Documentary
Please see below this amazing documentary covering last year’s William Cooper re-enactment march. And also check out the link below to find out more about the Production. William Cooper Memorial March December 6th 2012 f
11/11/2013
William Cooper: Gentle Warrior on Art News Portal
Click through to view a short clip about the William Cooper Walk event. http://www.artnewsportal.com.au/art-news/barbara-millers-william-cooper-gentle-warrior-book-signing-today-6-15pm-havana-music-cafe
11/11/2013
Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Article
Please see the link below to an article by Jeremy Jones on the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council website. The Last Word: Demonstrating Decency http://www.aijac.org.au/news/article/the-last-word-demonstrating-dece
11/11/2013
75th anniversary of Kristallnacht
Below is an article I wrote at the request of Australian Jewish News (Melb ed) for the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. View a PDF of the Kristallnacht article.
09/09/2013
Uncle Boydie’s Dream – Article
To find out more about Uncle Boydie’s Dream, please check out the article below on J-Wire. http://www.jwire.com.au/news/grandson-of-aborigibal-activist-may-attend-kristellnacht-commemoration/36308
08/08/2013
Avid Reader Book Launch
Join author Barbara Miller for the launch of William Cooper: Gentle Warrior. Free event but RSVP essential. 6.00 for a 6:30pm start. Bookings: 3846 3422 or online here: http://tinyurl.com/mgpetq4 Location: Avid Reader Bo
29/06/2013
PRESS RELEASE 28.6.13 Art Exhibition
Cairns will soon be celebrating NAIDOC Week and recognizing the contribution of Indigenous people to the life of the nation. An exciting new collection of Aboriginal art on the theme of Rainforest and Reef by rainforest
29/06/2013
Presentations Of William Cooper, Gentle Warrior By Barbara Miller To Leaders
Download PDF of Article. When Prime Minister Julia Gillard met with Jewish leaders in Sydney a few weeks ago and signed the London Declaration on Combating Anti-Semitism, she was given a couple of books as a gift from
09/06/2013
The Australian – TV News Clips
The long road to recognition http://video.theaustralian.com.au/2387640856/The-long-road-to-recognition Healing journey for indigenous recognition http://video.theaustralian.com.au/2387668562/Journey-for-indigenous-recogn
31/05/2013
PRESS RELEASE 29 MAY 2013 RE PETITION FROM ABORIGINES TO QUEEN LAUNCHED
“Who would ever have thought that the grandson of Aboriginal rights campaigner William Cooper who tried to send a petition to King George V in 1938 would now be sending it to the King’s granddaughter Queen Elizabeth 11 i
29/05/2013
Petition for Buckingham Palace – J-Wire
“The grandson of William Cooper, the aboriginal who led the only known private protest against Kristallnacht in 1938 is campaigning to send his grandfather’s petition to the Queen.” Continue reading over at J-wire via th