Ballarat & Distraict Aboriginal Co-opFax 5333 1637
To Whom It May Concern , 4th December 2007
We again write, to bring to your attention the health risk associated with using cannabis that has been grown indoors "hydroponics cultivation" chemical enhanced, adulterated cannabis, has dramatically impacted on the mental health of our people.
As you would be well aware that many of our people now use cannabis as an alternative to alcohol, citing, that it reduces violence in the home and the wider community, However the current laws in the state of Victoria and the high cost of cannabis, has placed an unnecessary burden on our people. I ask, should we not be given the same benefits as in other states?
The only way that we can remove the Health Risk facing our people and the most logical way is to change the current State Laws. to suit the needs of our present society needs and demands. Clearly prohibition of Cannabis has not worked.
In our previous (letters) Fax 26 September 2007 we enclosed a Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, this being the lawful and best way to address the issue, Unfortunately, some Aboriginal organizations, under their rules and objectives of the Co-op are not committed to protecting the Aboriginal people, No doubt an obvious oversight..
I point out the main thrust of the Petition being:-
1. That no person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession.
2. That no person being a descedant of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only.
As many Aboriginal Co-op property representing the people now flourish through-out Victoria, It would greatly assist the cause if you could find the time to pass the Petition around the community, this give them the chance and opportunity in creating a more healthier peaceful and harmonious lifestyle for the present and future generation of Aboriginal People.
All signed petition can be mailed to the address below, I thank you.
Yours sincerely Les McDonald Chief Lore OfficeAboriginal Embassy Victoria .
P.s. Over the last ten years or-so there is growing unrest within our community, It appears that the requirements laid out by laid out by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, and the Native Land title Act, has divided our people, Now in very small groups, speaking of their country only. Which I feel is nothing but shear nonsense, and should be avoided at all cost
Monday, December 3, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The army moves in
To day 27 June 2007 The Australian Army and the Police both federal and state move in to take control over the Aboriginal lands and the Aboriginal people, as to stop the abuse of Aboriginal Children, they may also take the Children away, To reduce alcohol consumption, and to withhold welfare payment, often regarded by the Natives as rent payment for the land used. or is it?
Monday, May 28, 2007
The Primer of Victoria 28/05/07
Reminder that we have no replyt to our letter of 20th February 2006
Preimer of Victoria
The Hon. Steve Bracks 28th May 2007
Level 1. Treasury Pl.
Melbourne 3001
Dear Premier, The Hon .Steve Bracks,
Re: Our Peoples Health and Welbeing.
Ambassador Beryl Booth has requested that I bring to your personal attention that we have not received any response to our letter 20th February (copy enclosed) It would be greatly appreciated if you address the issues at your most earliest and convenient opportunity.
I thank you
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Preimer of Victoria
The Hon. Steve Bracks 28th May 2007
Level 1. Treasury Pl.
Melbourne 3001
Dear Premier, The Hon .Steve Bracks,
Re: Our Peoples Health and Welbeing.
Ambassador Beryl Booth has requested that I bring to your personal attention that we have not received any response to our letter 20th February (copy enclosed) It would be greatly appreciated if you address the issues at your most earliest and convenient opportunity.
I thank you
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Hon. Gavin Jennings 28/05/07
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Minister the Hon. Gavin Jennings
Level 9 Spring Street
Melbourne
GPO Box 2392 Melbourne 3001 28th May 2007
Dear Minister, The Hon. Gavin Jennings
The Ambassador Beryl Booth has requested to bring to your attention, that we have not received any response our correspondence dated 19 February 2007 Copy enclosed herewith
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Minister the Hon. Gavin Jennings
Level 9 Spring Street
Melbourne
GPO Box 2392 Melbourne 3001 28th May 2007
Dear Minister, The Hon. Gavin Jennings
The Ambassador Beryl Booth has requested to bring to your attention, that we have not received any response our correspondence dated 19 February 2007 Copy enclosed herewith
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Black History Victoria
1803 Lieut. Col. David Collins visits Port Philip, with a view of forming a settlement, he learns that the Dutch have vacated Van Diemans Land, set sail to take possession of such.
1805 Murrengurk, a big man, easily recognised and respected by various clan members thru-out the Port Philip District, Murrengurk, had set up camp around Port Fairy his ability to understand and communicate with visiting Whaler's needs.
Murrengurk, attended a trading place, rum, tools, clothing and the comfort of women were in demand, this continued for some years, However Murrengurk, soon started to lose control with the visiting whalers, as woman were being raped, taken, others were being killed.
1825 Van Diemans land proclaimed a separate colony from N.S.W. George Arthur Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemans landMurrengurk, over the years became deeply concerned with the situation, expressed to the tribal council, it would be far more of a benefit to the tribes, to let the Land for grazing sheep, to gentleman, of Van Diemans Land, as their laws protect women from being raped, taken away. Their laws protect your family from being shot and killed, After consideration the Elders approval, their trust had been granted.
Murrengurk, consulted, visiting whaler's, his terms agreements were laid out. Mr. J.H. Wedge, had elected to bring the terms agreement to the attention of any interested parties in Van Diemans Land.
1835 In Launceston, at the corner of Cimitiere and John Street, stood Mr. Connolly's store, a supper party had been arranged by Mr. Connolly's for a number of friends, being J.H.Wedge, W.G. Sams, John Robertson (of Hobart Town) John Sinclair (of Clairville)and John Batman who was then a settler near Avoca. Being made aware of the Terms Agreement It was agreed that Batman should cross the straits and make arrangements for settlement of the agreement A schooner was quickly charted, and John Batman as agent for the company "Port Phillip Association" to obtained from the natives a large tract of land suitable for grazing sheep.
The promoters of the undertaking were John Trice Gelibrand (former Attorney-General) Charles Swanston, M.L.C.,William Bannister (Sheriff), James Simpson (Police Magistrate), Henry Arthur (Collector of Customs), John and William Robertson (Merchants), John Hilder Wedge (surveyor) J.T. Collecat (Post Master), Anthony Cottrell (District Constable), William Gardiner Sams (under Sheriff), Micheal Connolly (Merchant), Major Mercer, John Sinclair (Superintendent of Convicts), and John Batman
Batman Sailed from Launceston on the 12th May 1835, in the Rebecca. a small vessel of fifteen tons. As arranged by Murrengurk, made his quarters at Indented Head,by using a small cannon, summoned Murrengurk.
On 3rd June 1835. John Batman, and Murrengurk, sailed up the Yarra river, on Monday 8th June declared "This will be the place for a Village"
Batman's documents refers to presents (payment) of Twenty Pairs of Blankets, Thirty Tomahawks, One Hundred Knives, Fifty Pairs Scissors, Thirty Looking-Glasses, Two Hundred Handkerchiefs, Six Shirts and One Hundred Pounds of Flour, Plus The Yearly rent of Tribute of One hundred Pairs of Blankets,One Hundred Knives, One hundred Tomahawks, Fifty Suits of Clothing, Fifty looking-glasses, Fifty Pairs of Scissors, and Five Tons Flour.
The lease contract covered the tract of land running from the branch of the river at the top of the Port , about 7 miles from the mouth of the river, forty miles North East and from thence South South West , across Mount Vilaumaurnartar to Geelong Harbour, at the head of the same, containing about Five Hundred Thousand more or less Acres.
A document was signed on the banks of a creek on 16th June 1835, by two local Native's (William Barak father suggested as being one) and 5 Sydney Aborigine's (belonging to Batman's party) for the letting of land in the Port Philip District to Batman, Overseen by Murrengurk, as certain terms and conditions had been submitted by him, Murrengurk, was to be paid by the Port Phillip Association 50 pound per year as well as rations.
25th August 1835, Governor Arthur (via John Hilder Wedge), sent a written testimonial of thanks to Murrengurk for his services rendered. The next day
26th August 1835, Batman's contract raised both the transfer to a person rather than the Crown, and it's implicit recognition of Indigenous owner and occupation of the land. His Excellency Major General Sir Richard Bourke, ruled the contract invalid.
[See Proclamation 26th August 1835, Richard Bourke, No 3--411 copy annexed herewith (marked WB1)]
This document implemented the doctrine of Terra nullius upon which British settlement base, reinforcing the notion that the land belonged to no one prior to British Crown taking possession of it. Aboriginal people thereafter could not sell or assign the land, nor could an individual person acquire it, other than through distribution by the Crown.
Although many people at that time also recognised that the Aboriginal occupants had rights in the lands (as this was confirmed in a House of Commons report on Aboriginal relations in 1837) The Lawyers followed and almost always applied the principles expressed in Bourke's proclamation. This would not change until the Australian High Court's decision in the Mabo Case in 1992" ( Vic. Gov.)
1836, A very large force of hostile native land holders had form around the settlements, which now included amongst others, John Pasco Fawkner's party, concerns were raised that they would be attacked, and would have been, if heroic Murrengurk, had not intervened.
1836 10 October, Sir Richard Bourke instructed Police Magistrate, William Lonsdale, to employ Murrengurk, as interpreter and Constable, to receive a salary of 60 pounds and rations. Murrengurk, remained under Lonsdale employment for about 15 Months before he resigned. He could not carry out orders being detrimental to his native friends.
Murrengurk, had become quite distressed in the manner the Natives were being treated, they were now being disbursed, badly treated, hunted and their sacred fires extinguished.. W hen arguing with William Lonsdale, he would use Native jargon at great length. Murrengurk, continued to protest at the treatment of the Port Phillip Blacks. maintaining the signed contract, was for seasonal grazing of sheep and other stock. His wild outrage, led to William Lonsdale ordering him to be taken to Van Diemans Land,which they did.
1837 3rd February William Lonsdale wrote to Lord Glenelg, Secretary of State for the Colonies, "The site of the present settlement which Mr. Fawkner alludes to had been previously chosen by Mr. Batman. In March, Governor Richard Bourke, visited Port Philip and named Melbourne and Williamstown.
The Port Phillip Association were paid 40 Thousand pound, for their work and effort in relinquishing any interest in the contract. A new company was formed and land near Geelong was given in payment.
Batman on 21st March, 1837 request small land grant outside town limits, in his letter to Lord Glenelg, it states, "he is a native of this Colony and has resided in Van Diemans Land Fifteen years and beg to refer Your Lordship to the late Lieut-Governor Colonel Arthur for services he rendered to that Government at different periods." .. when employed by that Government to suppress the outrages of the Aborigines upon the settles,.."
On 28th April 1837, Sir Richard Bourke advises against Batman's application for land grant, Lord Glenelg, subsequently rejected Batman's request.
1837 20 July 1837 a letter was sent by J. P. Fawkner to Lord Glenelg, claims Batman lied to Government, He states "..that he (Batman) is unworthy to receive any rewards or favor, having fabrication of a false statement attempted to deceive His Majesty's Government
On January 1840 J. H.Wedge original member of the Port Phillip Association, wrote to Lord John Russell suggesting the establishment of deports for the supply of Aborigines, with food and clothing and that Murrengurk, be used as a channel of communication to explain the scheme to them, Wedge' suggestion was rejected.
On the 27th January 1840, Murrengurk, married widower Mrs Julia Eagers, a small framed lady who's husband was killed when making his way to Sydney.
1852, The Victorian executive add 40 pound a year to Murrengurk, pension.
1853 John Pascoe Fawkner,opposing Murrengurk petition for a pension
1856 Murrengurk, died, buried in unmarked grave in Tasmania,
1805 Murrengurk, a big man, easily recognised and respected by various clan members thru-out the Port Philip District, Murrengurk, had set up camp around Port Fairy his ability to understand and communicate with visiting Whaler's needs.
Murrengurk, attended a trading place, rum, tools, clothing and the comfort of women were in demand, this continued for some years, However Murrengurk, soon started to lose control with the visiting whalers, as woman were being raped, taken, others were being killed.
1825 Van Diemans land proclaimed a separate colony from N.S.W. George Arthur Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemans landMurrengurk, over the years became deeply concerned with the situation, expressed to the tribal council, it would be far more of a benefit to the tribes, to let the Land for grazing sheep, to gentleman, of Van Diemans Land, as their laws protect women from being raped, taken away. Their laws protect your family from being shot and killed, After consideration the Elders approval, their trust had been granted.
Murrengurk, consulted, visiting whaler's, his terms agreements were laid out. Mr. J.H. Wedge, had elected to bring the terms agreement to the attention of any interested parties in Van Diemans Land.
1835 In Launceston, at the corner of Cimitiere and John Street, stood Mr. Connolly's store, a supper party had been arranged by Mr. Connolly's for a number of friends, being J.H.Wedge, W.G. Sams, John Robertson (of Hobart Town) John Sinclair (of Clairville)and John Batman who was then a settler near Avoca. Being made aware of the Terms Agreement It was agreed that Batman should cross the straits and make arrangements for settlement of the agreement A schooner was quickly charted, and John Batman as agent for the company "Port Phillip Association" to obtained from the natives a large tract of land suitable for grazing sheep.
The promoters of the undertaking were John Trice Gelibrand (former Attorney-General) Charles Swanston, M.L.C.,William Bannister (Sheriff), James Simpson (Police Magistrate), Henry Arthur (Collector of Customs), John and William Robertson (Merchants), John Hilder Wedge (surveyor) J.T. Collecat (Post Master), Anthony Cottrell (District Constable), William Gardiner Sams (under Sheriff), Micheal Connolly (Merchant), Major Mercer, John Sinclair (Superintendent of Convicts), and John Batman
Batman Sailed from Launceston on the 12th May 1835, in the Rebecca. a small vessel of fifteen tons. As arranged by Murrengurk, made his quarters at Indented Head,by using a small cannon, summoned Murrengurk.
On 3rd June 1835. John Batman, and Murrengurk, sailed up the Yarra river, on Monday 8th June declared "This will be the place for a Village"
Batman's documents refers to presents (payment) of Twenty Pairs of Blankets, Thirty Tomahawks, One Hundred Knives, Fifty Pairs Scissors, Thirty Looking-Glasses, Two Hundred Handkerchiefs, Six Shirts and One Hundred Pounds of Flour, Plus The Yearly rent of Tribute of One hundred Pairs of Blankets,One Hundred Knives, One hundred Tomahawks, Fifty Suits of Clothing, Fifty looking-glasses, Fifty Pairs of Scissors, and Five Tons Flour.
The lease contract covered the tract of land running from the branch of the river at the top of the Port , about 7 miles from the mouth of the river, forty miles North East and from thence South South West , across Mount Vilaumaurnartar to Geelong Harbour, at the head of the same, containing about Five Hundred Thousand more or less Acres.
A document was signed on the banks of a creek on 16th June 1835, by two local Native's (William Barak father suggested as being one) and 5 Sydney Aborigine's (belonging to Batman's party) for the letting of land in the Port Philip District to Batman, Overseen by Murrengurk, as certain terms and conditions had been submitted by him, Murrengurk, was to be paid by the Port Phillip Association 50 pound per year as well as rations.
25th August 1835, Governor Arthur (via John Hilder Wedge), sent a written testimonial of thanks to Murrengurk for his services rendered. The next day
26th August 1835, Batman's contract raised both the transfer to a person rather than the Crown, and it's implicit recognition of Indigenous owner and occupation of the land. His Excellency Major General Sir Richard Bourke, ruled the contract invalid.
[See Proclamation 26th August 1835, Richard Bourke, No 3--411 copy annexed herewith (marked WB1)]
This document implemented the doctrine of Terra nullius upon which British settlement base, reinforcing the notion that the land belonged to no one prior to British Crown taking possession of it. Aboriginal people thereafter could not sell or assign the land, nor could an individual person acquire it, other than through distribution by the Crown.
Although many people at that time also recognised that the Aboriginal occupants had rights in the lands (as this was confirmed in a House of Commons report on Aboriginal relations in 1837) The Lawyers followed and almost always applied the principles expressed in Bourke's proclamation. This would not change until the Australian High Court's decision in the Mabo Case in 1992" ( Vic. Gov.)
1836, A very large force of hostile native land holders had form around the settlements, which now included amongst others, John Pasco Fawkner's party, concerns were raised that they would be attacked, and would have been, if heroic Murrengurk, had not intervened.
1836 10 October, Sir Richard Bourke instructed Police Magistrate, William Lonsdale, to employ Murrengurk, as interpreter and Constable, to receive a salary of 60 pounds and rations. Murrengurk, remained under Lonsdale employment for about 15 Months before he resigned. He could not carry out orders being detrimental to his native friends.
Murrengurk, had become quite distressed in the manner the Natives were being treated, they were now being disbursed, badly treated, hunted and their sacred fires extinguished.. W hen arguing with William Lonsdale, he would use Native jargon at great length. Murrengurk, continued to protest at the treatment of the Port Phillip Blacks. maintaining the signed contract, was for seasonal grazing of sheep and other stock. His wild outrage, led to William Lonsdale ordering him to be taken to Van Diemans Land,which they did.
1837 3rd February William Lonsdale wrote to Lord Glenelg, Secretary of State for the Colonies, "The site of the present settlement which Mr. Fawkner alludes to had been previously chosen by Mr. Batman. In March, Governor Richard Bourke, visited Port Philip and named Melbourne and Williamstown.
The Port Phillip Association were paid 40 Thousand pound, for their work and effort in relinquishing any interest in the contract. A new company was formed and land near Geelong was given in payment.
Batman on 21st March, 1837 request small land grant outside town limits, in his letter to Lord Glenelg, it states, "he is a native of this Colony and has resided in Van Diemans Land Fifteen years and beg to refer Your Lordship to the late Lieut-Governor Colonel Arthur for services he rendered to that Government at different periods." .. when employed by that Government to suppress the outrages of the Aborigines upon the settles,.."
On 28th April 1837, Sir Richard Bourke advises against Batman's application for land grant, Lord Glenelg, subsequently rejected Batman's request.
1837 20 July 1837 a letter was sent by J. P. Fawkner to Lord Glenelg, claims Batman lied to Government, He states "..that he (Batman) is unworthy to receive any rewards or favor, having fabrication of a false statement attempted to deceive His Majesty's Government
On January 1840 J. H.Wedge original member of the Port Phillip Association, wrote to Lord John Russell suggesting the establishment of deports for the supply of Aborigines, with food and clothing and that Murrengurk, be used as a channel of communication to explain the scheme to them, Wedge' suggestion was rejected.
On the 27th January 1840, Murrengurk, married widower Mrs Julia Eagers, a small framed lady who's husband was killed when making his way to Sydney.
1852, The Victorian executive add 40 pound a year to Murrengurk, pension.
1853 John Pascoe Fawkner,opposing Murrengurk petition for a pension
1856 Murrengurk, died, buried in unmarked grave in Tasmania,
Lynne Haultain 21/08/06
Email
Dear Ms Lynne Haultain 21/08/06
We have received numinous Emails from members of the Hepburn community that attended the meeting on the 12th July 2006. It has been brought to our attention,
"that the Aboriginal Embassy have been disregarded in the whole process"
"No mention of the Aboriginal Embassy!" and
"did their view points not matter"
I understand that you were handed a file (21 pages) a concise summary complied by Ms Anne Kavanagh Secretary BeBuyBac which made you aware of the many years that the Aboriginal Embassy has been involved with the Hepburn Pool, which has been well supporting by the local community, (Ref. Brian Hawkes)
You will recall during that meeting the Aboriginal Embassy Ambassador Beryl Booth, clearly stated that the 1996 claim to the site was made under common law, and not under any native title claim, I now understand the Mr. Graham Atkinson Chair of the Dja Dja Wrung Title Group was not fully aware of the overall contents or your (phone) enquiry.
As to give the Hepburn community peace of mind, I now ask the reasons that your report on the Community and Stakeholders Consolation 12th July 2006 makes no mention of the Aboriginal Embassy input, and that of others members of the community that brought the indigenous issues to the forefront
Yours sincerely
Colleen Sheehy
Secretary to the AmbassadorBeryl Booth
Dear Ms Lynne Haultain 21/08/06
We have received numinous Emails from members of the Hepburn community that attended the meeting on the 12th July 2006. It has been brought to our attention,
"that the Aboriginal Embassy have been disregarded in the whole process"
"No mention of the Aboriginal Embassy!" and
"did their view points not matter"
I understand that you were handed a file (21 pages) a concise summary complied by Ms Anne Kavanagh Secretary BeBuyBac which made you aware of the many years that the Aboriginal Embassy has been involved with the Hepburn Pool, which has been well supporting by the local community, (Ref. Brian Hawkes)
You will recall during that meeting the Aboriginal Embassy Ambassador Beryl Booth, clearly stated that the 1996 claim to the site was made under common law, and not under any native title claim, I now understand the Mr. Graham Atkinson Chair of the Dja Dja Wrung Title Group was not fully aware of the overall contents or your (phone) enquiry.
As to give the Hepburn community peace of mind, I now ask the reasons that your report on the Community and Stakeholders Consolation 12th July 2006 makes no mention of the Aboriginal Embassy input, and that of others members of the community that brought the indigenous issues to the forefront
Yours sincerely
Colleen Sheehy
Secretary to the AmbassadorBeryl Booth
Lynne Haultain
Lynne Haultain
CPR Level 4, 100 Collins St
Melbourne 3000.
Email
Dear Ms. Lynne Haultain,
Re: Hepburn Pool Report
I refer to your Email Tuesday 22 August 2006, it appears that you must have overlooked the question raised in our Email of Monday 21st of August 2006. Being,
"the reason that your report on the Community and Stakeholders Consolation meeting, 12th July 2006, makes no mention of the Aboriginal Embassy in put, and that of others members of the community that brought the indigenous issus to the forefront".
I trust that you will address the matter at your earliest opportunity.
Yours sincerely
Colleen Sheehy
Secretary to the AmbassadorBeryl Booth
CPR Level 4, 100 Collins St
Melbourne 3000.
Dear Ms. Lynne Haultain,
Re: Hepburn Pool Report
I refer to your Email Tuesday 22 August 2006, it appears that you must have overlooked the question raised in our Email of Monday 21st of August 2006. Being,
"the reason that your report on the Community and Stakeholders Consolation meeting, 12th July 2006, makes no mention of the Aboriginal Embassy in put, and that of others members of the community that brought the indigenous issus to the forefront".
I trust that you will address the matter at your earliest opportunity.
Yours sincerely
Colleen Sheehy
Secretary to the AmbassadorBeryl Booth
Graham Atkinson 28/08/06
Graham AtkinsonChair
Dja Dja Wrung Native
Title Group PO. Box 431
Nth. Melbourne 3051 28th August 2006
Dear Mr.Graham Atkinson,
Re: Hepburn Pool site;``
Firstly, Please find Enclosed herewith copies of pages, 6,17 & 18 only of Lynne Haultain Report to Parliament, Rob Hulls Minister for Lands Which makes mention that consultant Ms. Lynne Haultain, contacted yourself by way of a phone call, and that you directed her to Aboriginal Affairs Register, Dr. Joy Elley, it appears that Dr. Joy Elley, information was "there is currently nothing of indigenous significance which has been recorded on the site and no survey of the site on file"
As you will recall the site was reclaimed under common law 1996, This significant event being most important, and of significance to the indigenous people, and rate payers with in the Hepburn Shire. also Enclosed is a copy of the public notice, note the Melbourne Age public notice was financed by the A.A.L.. Watt street,
Ms. Lynne Haultains report is based on a public meeting conducted by DSE at 6pm on the 12 July 2006 at the Palais in Hepburn Springs, the meeting lasted well over 2 hours, the Aboriginal Embassy's claim was raised by four speakers, including Djaara representative and rate payer, all being in support of the AEV 1996 claim, which to this date has never been challenged by any parties, including the Victorian Government.
Ms. Lynne Haultains final report, makes no mention whatsoever of the indigenous issues raised at the meeting, this raising community unrest and dissatisfaction with the report, leaving open to question the motives and integrity of Ms. Haultain. Find Enclosed a copy of Email 22 August 2006 intended letter to Minister Rob Hulls Per Mr. Peter O'Mara.
As there is limited knowledge as to what Ms. Haultain consulted you about, did she make mention of the common law claim? did she make you aware that the claim was valid ?; did she make you aware that council workers were removed from the site 1997, did she make you aware of the public liability insurance had been removed from the site 1996? These a just a few of the question that need to be clarified in the very near future.
We feel, Ms. Lynne Haultain report is incomplete if not misleading, endeavoring to cause a division between our people, As you are the Chairman of Dja Dja Wrung Native Title Group, We ask you to obtain from Ms. Lynne Haultain, Senior Adviser, of CPR. Level 4,100 Collins St., Melbourne, the reasons that she did not mention in her Report, the Indigenous people and the issues raised by them, at the meeting 12 July 2006. Enclosed an Email from her dated 22 August 2006, which included our original message
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Dja Dja Wrung Native
Title Group PO. Box 431
Nth. Melbourne 3051 28th August 2006
Dear Mr.Graham Atkinson,
Re: Hepburn Pool site;``
Firstly, Please find Enclosed herewith copies of pages, 6,17 & 18 only of Lynne Haultain Report to Parliament, Rob Hulls Minister for Lands Which makes mention that consultant Ms. Lynne Haultain, contacted yourself by way of a phone call, and that you directed her to Aboriginal Affairs Register, Dr. Joy Elley, it appears that Dr. Joy Elley, information was "there is currently nothing of indigenous significance which has been recorded on the site and no survey of the site on file"
As you will recall the site was reclaimed under common law 1996, This significant event being most important, and of significance to the indigenous people, and rate payers with in the Hepburn Shire. also Enclosed is a copy of the public notice, note the Melbourne Age public notice was financed by the A.A.L.. Watt street,
Ms. Lynne Haultains report is based on a public meeting conducted by DSE at 6pm on the 12 July 2006 at the Palais in Hepburn Springs, the meeting lasted well over 2 hours, the Aboriginal Embassy's claim was raised by four speakers, including Djaara representative and rate payer, all being in support of the AEV 1996 claim, which to this date has never been challenged by any parties, including the Victorian Government.
Ms. Lynne Haultains final report, makes no mention whatsoever of the indigenous issues raised at the meeting, this raising community unrest and dissatisfaction with the report, leaving open to question the motives and integrity of Ms. Haultain. Find Enclosed a copy of Email 22 August 2006 intended letter to Minister Rob Hulls Per Mr. Peter O'Mara.
As there is limited knowledge as to what Ms. Haultain consulted you about, did she make mention of the common law claim? did she make you aware that the claim was valid ?; did she make you aware that council workers were removed from the site 1997, did she make you aware of the public liability insurance had been removed from the site 1996? These a just a few of the question that need to be clarified in the very near future.
We feel, Ms. Lynne Haultain report is incomplete if not misleading, endeavoring to cause a division between our people, As you are the Chairman of Dja Dja Wrung Native Title Group, We ask you to obtain from Ms. Lynne Haultain, Senior Adviser, of CPR. Level 4,100 Collins St., Melbourne, the reasons that she did not mention in her Report, the Indigenous people and the issues raised by them, at the meeting 12 July 2006. Enclosed an Email from her dated 22 August 2006, which included our original message
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Rob Hulls Minister 12/09/06
Rob Hulls,Minister for Planning
Level 17, 8 Nicholson St.
East Melbourne 3002 September 12th 2006
Dear Rob Hulls,
I write to add to our letter dated August 3 2006, which we have not received any response to date. However we have obtained a copy of Ms Lynne Haultian report on the Hepburn Pool Community Meeting held 12th July 2006.
We find Ms Lynne Haultian report very disturbing, she appears to have disregarded the Indigenous issues raised at the meeting, as mention in our previous correspondence, she was presented with a 21 page brief that clearly outlining the indigenous issues raised, which had been on the public agenda for some ten years, which we feel needed to be clarified, as to put the communities minds at rest.
I was personally assured by Ms. Haultian, that she would forward a copy of the 21 page brief to you, I can only assume that she has done so, Therefor I need not illustrate the serious and most relevant contents of such documents.
We have received various Emails and letters from the Hepburn community, concerning Ms. Haultian report, it appears that others are also discontented with her poor performance. I have enclosed of copy of (pasted) letters to the editor local news paper Advocate, publicly expressing their own personal concerns.
We raised our concerns with Ms. Haultian, by way of Email 21 August 2006, her response received 22 Aug. 2006 (copy enclosed) We don't wish to appear as vindictive towards Ms. Haultian, as this is not the case, but for her to suggest "If the Aboriginal Embassy is keen to play a role in the future of the Hepburn Pool" leaves open to question, her ability to comprehend the various documents presented to her at the community meeting 12 July 2006.
We appreciate that Ms. Haultian had consulted Mr. Graham Atkinson, Chair Dja Dja Wrung Native Title Group, by way of a phone call. We have been advised that Mr. Atkinson, was not made aware overall intent of her inquire, or made aware of the 1996 claim over the site.
In our previous letter made mention of that we were unsure of the name lawyers assisting your department, as to correct the record, it now appears that Peter Wilson of Nevett Ford Lawyers of Ballarat, assisted Ms. Haultian. Which could have greatly influenced her final report. It appears to us that this Government has lost faith in it's own department heads and staff to carry out such a simple function.
We trust that you will personally inform Ms. Haultian of our disappointment, Re: her suspect report. We also take this opportunity to ask, with the wider community best interest in mind, for a detailed list of cost paid to all Lawyers, Lynne Haultain, Senior Consultant, CPR for the Report on Hepburn Pool Community and Stakeholder Consultation June- July 2006?
Yours sincerely
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Level 17, 8 Nicholson St.
East Melbourne 3002 September 12th 2006
Dear Rob Hulls,
I write to add to our letter dated August 3 2006, which we have not received any response to date. However we have obtained a copy of Ms Lynne Haultian report on the Hepburn Pool Community Meeting held 12th July 2006.
We find Ms Lynne Haultian report very disturbing, she appears to have disregarded the Indigenous issues raised at the meeting, as mention in our previous correspondence, she was presented with a 21 page brief that clearly outlining the indigenous issues raised, which had been on the public agenda for some ten years, which we feel needed to be clarified, as to put the communities minds at rest.
I was personally assured by Ms. Haultian, that she would forward a copy of the 21 page brief to you, I can only assume that she has done so, Therefor I need not illustrate the serious and most relevant contents of such documents.
We have received various Emails and letters from the Hepburn community, concerning Ms. Haultian report, it appears that others are also discontented with her poor performance. I have enclosed of copy of (pasted) letters to the editor local news paper Advocate, publicly expressing their own personal concerns.
We raised our concerns with Ms. Haultian, by way of Email 21 August 2006, her response received 22 Aug. 2006 (copy enclosed) We don't wish to appear as vindictive towards Ms. Haultian, as this is not the case, but for her to suggest "If the Aboriginal Embassy is keen to play a role in the future of the Hepburn Pool" leaves open to question, her ability to comprehend the various documents presented to her at the community meeting 12 July 2006.
We appreciate that Ms. Haultian had consulted Mr. Graham Atkinson, Chair Dja Dja Wrung Native Title Group, by way of a phone call. We have been advised that Mr. Atkinson, was not made aware overall intent of her inquire, or made aware of the 1996 claim over the site.
In our previous letter made mention of that we were unsure of the name lawyers assisting your department, as to correct the record, it now appears that Peter Wilson of Nevett Ford Lawyers of Ballarat, assisted Ms. Haultian. Which could have greatly influenced her final report. It appears to us that this Government has lost faith in it's own department heads and staff to carry out such a simple function.
We trust that you will personally inform Ms. Haultian of our disappointment, Re: her suspect report. We also take this opportunity to ask, with the wider community best interest in mind, for a detailed list of cost paid to all Lawyers, Lynne Haultain, Senior Consultant, CPR for the Report on Hepburn Pool Community and Stakeholder Consultation June- July 2006?
Yours sincerely
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Minister Rob Hulls 03/08/06
Rob HullsMinister for Planning
Level 17, 8 Nicholson St.
East Melbourne 3002 August 3 2006
Dear Rob Hulls,
I write as matter of urgency, regarding the Hepburn Pool Community Meeting held 12th July 2006, at The Palais 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, organised by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
To facilitate, on the mix of legal, heritage, and indigenous issues.
The Appointed Chairperson, (name unsure) as being John Wilson lawyer from Ballarat or Mediation Lawyer Graham Hills, assisting your departments representative Lynne Haultian, both were given a copy brief being 21 pages compiled by Anne Kavanagh secretary BeBuyBac, outlining the indigenous issues.
Please find enclosed page 2 only of the brief, Ms Hautian assured all present that you will be given the total brief as part of her report back to you.
I was surprised at the opening of this meeting, when the Chairman, instructed that no question are to be asked, we are here to let you have a say, put your views to Ms Haultain. The Chairperson again expressed, that the official representatives 's present would not be required to answers any questions put to them.
Later, It was noted, the Chairman sprang from his chair, in a strong tone, pointed at DSE representative, Mr. Grant Hull, prompting him to answer a question put forward by a member of the community. It appeared that the Chairman's out burst, caught Mr. Hull by surprise, as well as myself and others.
Due to recent questionable media reports regarding the meeting, the growing unrest within our community, and to remove any doubt whatsoever, I would greatly appreciate a copy of Ms Lynne Haultain report to you, which I understand should be completed by now.
Yours faithfully
signed
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Level 17, 8 Nicholson St.
East Melbourne 3002 August 3 2006
Dear Rob Hulls,
I write as matter of urgency, regarding the Hepburn Pool Community Meeting held 12th July 2006, at The Palais 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, organised by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
To facilitate, on the mix of legal, heritage, and indigenous issues.
The Appointed Chairperson, (name unsure) as being John Wilson lawyer from Ballarat or Mediation Lawyer Graham Hills, assisting your departments representative Lynne Haultian, both were given a copy brief being 21 pages compiled by Anne Kavanagh secretary BeBuyBac, outlining the indigenous issues.
Please find enclosed page 2 only of the brief, Ms Hautian assured all present that you will be given the total brief as part of her report back to you.
I was surprised at the opening of this meeting, when the Chairman, instructed that no question are to be asked, we are here to let you have a say, put your views to Ms Haultain. The Chairperson again expressed, that the official representatives 's present would not be required to answers any questions put to them.
Later, It was noted, the Chairman sprang from his chair, in a strong tone, pointed at DSE representative, Mr. Grant Hull, prompting him to answer a question put forward by a member of the community. It appeared that the Chairman's out burst, caught Mr. Hull by surprise, as well as myself and others.
Due to recent questionable media reports regarding the meeting, the growing unrest within our community, and to remove any doubt whatsoever, I would greatly appreciate a copy of Ms Lynne Haultain report to you, which I understand should be completed by now.
Yours faithfully
signed
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Lord Mayor Melbourne 13/04/06
City of Melbourne
The Right Hon. Lord Mayor,
John So
PO. Box 1603 13th April 2006
Melbourne 3001
Dear, Lord Mayor, John So,
Firstly, Ambassador, Beryl Booth has asked me to apologise for any embarrassment or hardship that you may have suffered over the rekindling of the spiritual fire site at Kings Domain, We greatly appreciate the council's and your own personal tolerance regarding the inflamed issue.
Secondly, As Mayor, you are responsible for the City of Melbourne Council, assuring to provide (laws) for the peace, order and good government through out the municipal district. With this in mind,we now request;-
To be forward, if possible, a copy of any legislated Act, or documentation that gives the city of Melbourne powers to make laws for the peace, order and good government for the Aboriginal Race within City of Melbourne municipal district.
To obtain, and forward a copy of any Victorian legislated Act that gives the Victorian Government., the proper power to make laws for peace, order and good government for the Aboriginal Race of Victoria.
I assume, that you are well aware, that the Act 8750/1975, being ,Victorian Constitute Act 1975 makes no mention of the aboriginal race at all,, therefore has no lawful meaning or withstanding with in the Aboriginal Community of Victoria.
We trust that you will use your position to assure our requests are attended to at the most earliest opportunity, as to meet our community needs.
I thank you,
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
The Right Hon. Lord Mayor,
John So
PO. Box 1603 13th April 2006
Melbourne 3001
Dear, Lord Mayor, John So,
Firstly, Ambassador, Beryl Booth has asked me to apologise for any embarrassment or hardship that you may have suffered over the rekindling of the spiritual fire site at Kings Domain, We greatly appreciate the council's and your own personal tolerance regarding the inflamed issue.
Secondly, As Mayor, you are responsible for the City of Melbourne Council, assuring to provide (laws) for the peace, order and good government through out the municipal district. With this in mind,we now request;-
To be forward, if possible, a copy of any legislated Act, or documentation that gives the city of Melbourne powers to make laws for the peace, order and good government for the Aboriginal Race within City of Melbourne municipal district.
To obtain, and forward a copy of any Victorian legislated Act that gives the Victorian Government., the proper power to make laws for peace, order and good government for the Aboriginal Race of Victoria.
I assume, that you are well aware, that the Act 8750/1975, being ,Victorian Constitute Act 1975 makes no mention of the aboriginal race at all,, therefore has no lawful meaning or withstanding with in the Aboriginal Community of Victoria.
We trust that you will use your position to assure our requests are attended to at the most earliest opportunity, as to meet our community needs.
I thank you,
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Lord Mayor Melbourne 10/04/06
The Right Hon.Lord Mayor,
John So 10th April 2006
Fax96542628
Re: Aboriginal, Significant Object
March 2006 the area now known as KINGS DOMAIN in the City of Melbourne, the land "the site" being of special observances, customs, and beliefs of the Aboriginal People, significant area of traditions, customs and spiritual beliefs of the Boonwurrung People. (Kulin nation)
March 2006 the site underwent a healing and cleansing ritual in observances, to customs, and religious beliefs of the Boonwurrung People. Significant to traditions and their beliefs a spiritual object "clan fire" had been rekindled.
Traditional Lore, maintains that the clan fire must not be allowed to be extinguish, if the Totem fire is extinguish, punishment is imposed on the keeper of the fire, and the tribal clan will suffer unforeseen hardship.
"The fire" an object of significant Spiritual importance to the Aboriginal Race of Victoria.
It is most important that any Government, party, body, or agents refrain from removing any aboriginal significant objects from Crown Lands in the state of Victoria. Being subject to the "Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984.
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Vic.
John So 10th April 2006
Fax96542628
Re: Aboriginal, Significant Object
March 2006 the area now known as KINGS DOMAIN in the City of Melbourne, the land "the site" being of special observances, customs, and beliefs of the Aboriginal People, significant area of traditions, customs and spiritual beliefs of the Boonwurrung People. (Kulin nation)
March 2006 the site underwent a healing and cleansing ritual in observances, to customs, and religious beliefs of the Boonwurrung People. Significant to traditions and their beliefs a spiritual object "clan fire" had been rekindled.
Traditional Lore, maintains that the clan fire must not be allowed to be extinguish, if the Totem fire is extinguish, punishment is imposed on the keeper of the fire, and the tribal clan will suffer unforeseen hardship.
"The fire" an object of significant Spiritual importance to the Aboriginal Race of Victoria.
It is most important that any Government, party, body, or agents refrain from removing any aboriginal significant objects from Crown Lands in the state of Victoria. Being subject to the "Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984.
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Vic.
Aboriginal Affairs The Hon. Gavin Jennings 19/02/07
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Minister the Hon. Gavin Jennings
Level 9 Spring Steet
MelbourneGPO Box 2392
Melbourne 3001
19th February 2007
Dear Minister, The Hon. Gavin Jennings
Firstly Relevant Background
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, established 1996, whose main role is to uphold the Sovereignty of the Aboriginal Race of Victoria, to maintain their spiritual and mystical beliefs of the Aboriginal race of Victoria .and to protect the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, is maintained, by Victorian Aboriginal Elders Council, Ambassador, (spoke person), Secretary, Constitution and Lore, Chief Lore Officer, Field Rangers.
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria is an unincorporated body, that receives no Federal Government or State Government funding. The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, is situated at 129 Elm Street Northcote.
Over the years we have raised various issues with the then Government of Victoria, copies of such would be on Government department files, if you find need to consider such.
Secondly The Cause and reason.
We appreciate the effort that you have shown in developing the Aboriginal Heritage Council, which is at present is gathering interest from our people to be a Registered Aboriginal Party.
It has been brought to our attention, that RAP, functions under the Aboriginal Heritage Bill, may cause deep unrest within our community, It appears a conflict of interest may have arisen, as a sign of good faith we would greatly appreciate being notified in writing, as to
The number of Registered Aboriginal Parties formed
The names of members (5) of each party registered
We would assist if you could attend that this matter though your Department as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs,
Yours sincerely
signed
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Minister the Hon. Gavin Jennings
Level 9 Spring Steet
MelbourneGPO Box 2392
Melbourne 3001
19th February 2007
Dear Minister, The Hon. Gavin Jennings
Firstly Relevant Background
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, established 1996, whose main role is to uphold the Sovereignty of the Aboriginal Race of Victoria, to maintain their spiritual and mystical beliefs of the Aboriginal race of Victoria .and to protect the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, is maintained, by Victorian Aboriginal Elders Council, Ambassador, (spoke person), Secretary, Constitution and Lore, Chief Lore Officer, Field Rangers.
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria is an unincorporated body, that receives no Federal Government or State Government funding. The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, is situated at 129 Elm Street Northcote.
Over the years we have raised various issues with the then Government of Victoria, copies of such would be on Government department files, if you find need to consider such.
Secondly The Cause and reason.
We appreciate the effort that you have shown in developing the Aboriginal Heritage Council, which is at present is gathering interest from our people to be a Registered Aboriginal Party.
It has been brought to our attention, that RAP, functions under the Aboriginal Heritage Bill, may cause deep unrest within our community, It appears a conflict of interest may have arisen, as a sign of good faith we would greatly appreciate being notified in writing, as to
The number of Registered Aboriginal Parties formed
The names of members (5) of each party registered
We would assist if you could attend that this matter though your Department as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs,
Yours sincerely
signed
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
To Premier Steve Bracks 20/02/06
The Primer of Victoria
The Hon. Steve Bracks 20th February 2006
Level 1. Treasury Pl.
Melbourne 3001
Dear Premier, The Hon .Steve Bracks,
Re: Our Peoples Health and Welbeing.
Ever since Europeans occupied our lands, alcohol has played a major part in destroying our race, Still today our people suffer for the effects of the legal drug alcohol, violence, death destruction, ruination of the family, drunkenness and loss of self respect. ext....
Australian's first Botanist, recorded a native herb on the Cape York Peninsula , as being belonging to herbaceous plant Cannabis sativa family, erroneously classified as a narcotic. after colonisation, our tribal lands become divided, between South Australia and Victoria.
In1987 South Australia Government conceded, with civil penalty schemes, (infringement notice) to posses up to 100 grams of cannabis and no more than three cannabis plants per household, fines between $50 and $150, where failure to pay usually results in a conviction
1992. Australian Capital Territory Government, legislated in law, growing no more then five plants per household, Adults fined $100,. where failure to pay does not lead to conviction.
1996, The Victorian Parliament, ignored similar cannabis legislation, contained in the report by Professor David Penington, Chairman, The Premiers Drug Advisory Council,2006. There is growing fear within our community that "hydroponics" grown cannabis is causing harm to our young adults, as it contains dangerous chemicals, once again white man has interfered with nature,. and exposed our people to a greater health risk.
As time and study has revealed the current laws, has inflicted an unnecessary tax on our people, mentally, physical and financially. The laws surround cannabis, use, possession and cultivation do not support our present community needs and demands.
With the aforesaid in mind,
I have been requested by the Council of Aboriginal Elders of Victoria to bring to your attention as you are the leader of Government, the urgent need to amend the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substance Act 1981, and insert in all relevant sections of the Act.
No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offence, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession.
No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offence, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only.
signed
Beryl Booth
AmbassadorAboriginal
Embassy Vic.
The Hon. Steve Bracks 20th February 2006
Level 1. Treasury Pl.
Melbourne 3001
Dear Premier, The Hon .Steve Bracks,
Re: Our Peoples Health and Welbeing.
Ever since Europeans occupied our lands, alcohol has played a major part in destroying our race, Still today our people suffer for the effects of the legal drug alcohol, violence, death destruction, ruination of the family, drunkenness and loss of self respect. ext....
Australian's first Botanist, recorded a native herb on the Cape York Peninsula , as being belonging to herbaceous plant Cannabis sativa family, erroneously classified as a narcotic. after colonisation, our tribal lands become divided, between South Australia and Victoria.
In1987 South Australia Government conceded, with civil penalty schemes, (infringement notice) to posses up to 100 grams of cannabis and no more than three cannabis plants per household, fines between $50 and $150, where failure to pay usually results in a conviction
1992. Australian Capital Territory Government, legislated in law, growing no more then five plants per household, Adults fined $100,. where failure to pay does not lead to conviction.
1996, The Victorian Parliament, ignored similar cannabis legislation, contained in the report by Professor David Penington, Chairman, The Premiers Drug Advisory Council,2006. There is growing fear within our community that "hydroponics" grown cannabis is causing harm to our young adults, as it contains dangerous chemicals, once again white man has interfered with nature,. and exposed our people to a greater health risk.
As time and study has revealed the current laws, has inflicted an unnecessary tax on our people, mentally, physical and financially. The laws surround cannabis, use, possession and cultivation do not support our present community needs and demands.
With the aforesaid in mind,
I have been requested by the Council of Aboriginal Elders of Victoria to bring to your attention as you are the leader of Government, the urgent need to amend the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substance Act 1981, and insert in all relevant sections of the Act.
No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offence, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession.
No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offence, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only.
signed
Beryl Booth
AmbassadorAboriginal
Embassy Vic.
Did You Know in 1901
During the 18th hundreds, Various forms English of Institutions, paved the way and manner to control the people of this country. In 1901 the Australian Constitution enacted, thus giving the Australian Parliament (under s51) powers to make laws for peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:-
"(xxvi) The people of any race; other than the aboriginal race in any State, for whom it is deemd necessary to make special laws." The Australian people were required to Vote, (as promoted) to allow the Aboriginal to counted in the censors and the right to Vote. this referendum resulted in 92% of the population voting yes. for the Australian Constitution to be altered.
The Australian Constitution was altered 1967 and the words "other then the Aboriginal race in any state" were deleted from the constitution The vast majority of people believed their yes vote will give the Aboriginal the rights to vote, (which it legal did) How many of realize that only after the referendum, did the Australian Parliament have power to make laws for the peace, order and good government Aboriginal race. Which leaves open to ponder the question, just how many of the indigenous people were prosecuted before 1967 by a government that had no lawful rights to make laws for the Aboriginal people.
There growing concern within our community, that power to protect the people is to far removed from the elected Government, Parliament. The Law institute Act gives the lawyers the rights to regulate and maintain the own profession and to "protect the people"
Considering what has transpired over the years, and the present position of our peoples health and well-being, We feel it more accountably and assuring if the Government of Australia was obligated by legislation to protect the People of Australia.
Due to recent matters concerning Australians overseas or more recently in the media, David Hicks case is a prime example of Government that is not legally obligated to protect the citizens of this country, Guilty or Not his birth rights was not protect by the Australian Government.
It is greatly appreciated the support that you and others have given to the plight of the Aboriginal people, However, we feel it would be in the best interest of all Australians, if the power to protect the people was not in the hands of very powerful and wealth private club. a form of union, whose main aim and ambitions may not necessary rest in the best interest and welfare of the Australia people.
If you require further information write to Aboriginal Embassy Victoria 129 Elm St Northcote 3070 proffered to Email: aboriginalembassyvic@yahoo.com.au
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald,
Chief Lore Officer,
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
"(xxvi) The people of any race; other than the aboriginal race in any State, for whom it is deemd necessary to make special laws." The Australian people were required to Vote, (as promoted) to allow the Aboriginal to counted in the censors and the right to Vote. this referendum resulted in 92% of the population voting yes. for the Australian Constitution to be altered.
The Australian Constitution was altered 1967 and the words "other then the Aboriginal race in any state" were deleted from the constitution The vast majority of people believed their yes vote will give the Aboriginal the rights to vote, (which it legal did) How many of realize that only after the referendum, did the Australian Parliament have power to make laws for the peace, order and good government Aboriginal race. Which leaves open to ponder the question, just how many of the indigenous people were prosecuted before 1967 by a government that had no lawful rights to make laws for the Aboriginal people.
There growing concern within our community, that power to protect the people is to far removed from the elected Government, Parliament. The Law institute Act gives the lawyers the rights to regulate and maintain the own profession and to "protect the people"
Considering what has transpired over the years, and the present position of our peoples health and well-being, We feel it more accountably and assuring if the Government of Australia was obligated by legislation to protect the People of Australia.
Due to recent matters concerning Australians overseas or more recently in the media, David Hicks case is a prime example of Government that is not legally obligated to protect the citizens of this country, Guilty or Not his birth rights was not protect by the Australian Government.
It is greatly appreciated the support that you and others have given to the plight of the Aboriginal people, However, we feel it would be in the best interest of all Australians, if the power to protect the people was not in the hands of very powerful and wealth private club. a form of union, whose main aim and ambitions may not necessary rest in the best interest and welfare of the Australia people.
If you require further information write to Aboriginal Embassy Victoria 129 Elm St Northcote 3070 proffered to Email: aboriginalembassyvic@yahoo.com.au
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald,
Chief Lore Officer,
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Monday, April 30, 2007
Registered Aboriginal Party
There is growing concern regarding . The newly appointed the Aboriginal Heritage Council which is under the influence of the Victorian Government, which appointed the present Council members, who have been instructed to initiate, Registered Aboriginal Parties "RAP" which gives the Registered Aboriginal Parties responsibility for protecting and maintaining places and object of cultural heritage significance.
We ask, Is not Aboriginal Sovereignty an issue of cultural heritage significance?
Some of you may not be aware that the Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, came into being late last century, (1996). whose aim and role is to uphold the Sovereignty of the Aboriginal People of Victoria, to maintain their spiritual and mystical beliefs of the Aboriginal race of Victoria .and to protect our people. As we are still a nation... be it within a nation. Over the last ten years or so, we have raised a number of important and relevant issues with the Victorian Government, Departments heads. In concise form we offer:-
1. As by way of Public Notice 1996 All water ways have been reclaimed by the rightful- lawful traditional land owners, the embassy acting as trustee on behalf of such. I point out with many thanks to the AAL, the Watts Street mob, for support in funding for the Melbourne Age Public Notice, copy of the Public Notice is available for all to peruse
In regards to the water ways claim, we have had to use (in one case) mild force, in removing Shire workers from the site- water ways, which is still being monitored today, News article relating to such is also available
2. All registered Aboriginal Co-op in Victoria, were notified in writing to on going matters, all were asked to request their local member of Parliament to obtain a copy of the legislated Act that gives the Victorian Government the Power to make Laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria, It may pay to note that there is no proper legislated act in Victorian. that gives the Government power to make laws for peace order and good government of the Aboriginal race. (Copy of correspondence from the appropriate Government Department confirming such.)
3. Victorian Constitution Act 1975, Part 11 division 1 sec. 2 "The Parliament shall have power to make laws in and for Victoria in all cases whatsoever " We notified the Government that the Victorian Constitution Act 1975 made no mention of the Aboriginal race at all, therefore has no Lawful meaning or standing within the Aboriginal race of Victoria, Unfortunately as yet we have not received a reply from the Government.
It is of some concern, as most recently the Victorian Constitution Act had been added to, The Primer Hon, Steve Bracks, acknowledged our people as the original occupiers of this land. */This amendment, may well open a legal passage for the Government to ponder. It may be, only. time will tell. (Copy our letter to the Premier Steve Bracks relating to the issue is available)
4. Protecting Our People, 2006 After years of debate and observation, we found urgent need to bring to the Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks attention, that the current laws, has inflicted an unnecessary burden on our people, mentally, physical and financially.
The laws surround cannabis, use, possession and cultivation do not support our present community needs and demands. the urgent need to amend the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substance Act 1981, to insert in all relevant sections of the Act.
1. "No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession"
2. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offense, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only, (Copy of letter available)
I again point out, ever since Europeans occupied our lands, alcohol has played a major part in destroying our race, Australians first Botanist recorded as a native Herb found on the east coast of (new Holland) as being belonging to herbaceous plant Cannabis saliva family, The natives used this Herb for various reason, however this Herb is now erroneously classified as a narcotic. White Man made beer the creator made grass, whom do we put our trust in?
5. 2006 Traditional Land Owners to be recognized, we wrote to all Victorian Council/ Shires, requesting if they see fit to do so, place on their welcome to the municipal signs on main roads, acknowledging the various traditional tribal clans, in response we received many letters confirming that shire council will erect signs that acknowledge the rightful land owners. (copy of proposal letter is available)
It was very pleasing that many Shire Council have agreed to acknowledge, Traditional owners of the land, As you may well support rightful recognition of the Aboriginal land is a step in the right direction.
Over the last ten years we have brought to the attention of various organization representing Aboriginal people, However we were deeply disappointed that the matters raised have not been addressed in a proper manner, as expected by our people.
Aboriginal Affairs Minister announced last October, that the Aboriginal Heritage Council "will play a central role in protecting and managing their heritage". "The Council will determine which Aboriginal groups will be authorised to speak for country" This gives reason to question the Council, as to its overall future aim and intentions, and to assure that any agreements made do not undermine or leave open to question Aboriginal Sovereignty to this land.
Finally, We ask the reason why the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act need to be changed in the first instance?... Accountability for all is now a must.
Thank you,
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
We ask, Is not Aboriginal Sovereignty an issue of cultural heritage significance?
Some of you may not be aware that the Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, came into being late last century, (1996). whose aim and role is to uphold the Sovereignty of the Aboriginal People of Victoria, to maintain their spiritual and mystical beliefs of the Aboriginal race of Victoria .and to protect our people. As we are still a nation... be it within a nation. Over the last ten years or so, we have raised a number of important and relevant issues with the Victorian Government, Departments heads. In concise form we offer:-
1. As by way of Public Notice 1996 All water ways have been reclaimed by the rightful- lawful traditional land owners, the embassy acting as trustee on behalf of such. I point out with many thanks to the AAL, the Watts Street mob, for support in funding for the Melbourne Age Public Notice, copy of the Public Notice is available for all to peruse
In regards to the water ways claim, we have had to use (in one case) mild force, in removing Shire workers from the site- water ways, which is still being monitored today, News article relating to such is also available
2. All registered Aboriginal Co-op in Victoria, were notified in writing to on going matters, all were asked to request their local member of Parliament to obtain a copy of the legislated Act that gives the Victorian Government the Power to make Laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria, It may pay to note that there is no proper legislated act in Victorian. that gives the Government power to make laws for peace order and good government of the Aboriginal race. (Copy of correspondence from the appropriate Government Department confirming such.)
3. Victorian Constitution Act 1975, Part 11 division 1 sec. 2 "The Parliament shall have power to make laws in and for Victoria in all cases whatsoever " We notified the Government that the Victorian Constitution Act 1975 made no mention of the Aboriginal race at all, therefore has no Lawful meaning or standing within the Aboriginal race of Victoria, Unfortunately as yet we have not received a reply from the Government.
It is of some concern, as most recently the Victorian Constitution Act had been added to, The Primer Hon, Steve Bracks, acknowledged our people as the original occupiers of this land. */This amendment, may well open a legal passage for the Government to ponder. It may be, only. time will tell. (Copy our letter to the Premier Steve Bracks relating to the issue is available)
4. Protecting Our People, 2006 After years of debate and observation, we found urgent need to bring to the Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks attention, that the current laws, has inflicted an unnecessary burden on our people, mentally, physical and financially.
The laws surround cannabis, use, possession and cultivation do not support our present community needs and demands. the urgent need to amend the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substance Act 1981, to insert in all relevant sections of the Act.
1. "No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession"
2. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charge with any offense, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only, (Copy of letter available)
I again point out, ever since Europeans occupied our lands, alcohol has played a major part in destroying our race, Australians first Botanist recorded as a native Herb found on the east coast of (new Holland) as being belonging to herbaceous plant Cannabis saliva family, The natives used this Herb for various reason, however this Herb is now erroneously classified as a narcotic. White Man made beer the creator made grass, whom do we put our trust in?
5. 2006 Traditional Land Owners to be recognized, we wrote to all Victorian Council/ Shires, requesting if they see fit to do so, place on their welcome to the municipal signs on main roads, acknowledging the various traditional tribal clans, in response we received many letters confirming that shire council will erect signs that acknowledge the rightful land owners. (copy of proposal letter is available)
It was very pleasing that many Shire Council have agreed to acknowledge, Traditional owners of the land, As you may well support rightful recognition of the Aboriginal land is a step in the right direction.
Over the last ten years we have brought to the attention of various organization representing Aboriginal people, However we were deeply disappointed that the matters raised have not been addressed in a proper manner, as expected by our people.
Aboriginal Affairs Minister announced last October, that the Aboriginal Heritage Council "will play a central role in protecting and managing their heritage". "The Council will determine which Aboriginal groups will be authorised to speak for country" This gives reason to question the Council, as to its overall future aim and intentions, and to assure that any agreements made do not undermine or leave open to question Aboriginal Sovereignty to this land.
Finally, We ask the reason why the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act need to be changed in the first instance?... Accountability for all is now a must.
Thank you,
Beryl Booth
Ambassador
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