Life of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo

By Urial

  • Birth

    Eddie Mabo was born in the torres strait islands, in Mer, and was raised by his Uncle Benny Mabo and his wife after Eddies mother had died shortly after his birth.
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  • Marriage

    Eddie Mabo married Bonita Nehow, at the Methodist church at Ingham in North Queensland.

  • Land right's Confrence

    Here, Eddie Mabo made a speech at James Cook University about his land and home back at Mer in the Torris Strait. Here he explained the belifes and the culturre of his people.

  • Queensland Coast Islands Declatory Act

    Had been dissaporoved by the High Court under the racial discrimination act 1975. Alowing Eddie Mabo's case to continue towards victory.

  • Eddie Mabo's Death

    Eddie Mabo died of cancer, before the High court had given the verdict of his case.