Series 1: Native Title Determination T-shirts (1997-2011)
This series contains a number of T-shirts created to celebrate native title determinations by the:
- Hopevale Congress of Clans in the Hopevale area.
- Western Yalanji People in the Mt Carbine area.
- Mualgal People in the Moa Island area.
- Wik Peoples in the Western Cape York Peninsula.
- Bar Barrum People in the Atherton Tableland.
- Djabugay People in the Barron Gorge National Park.
- Mandingalbay Yidinji People in the Cairns area.
- Ngadjon-Jii People in the Atherton, Mareeba and Cairns areas.
- Strathgordon Mob in the Strathgordon area.
- Eastern Kuku Yalanji in the World Heritage Daintree area.
- Kuuku Ya'u People in the area north of the Lockhart River on east of the Cape York Peninsula.
- Kowanyama People in the Kowanyama area.
- Combined Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji People in the Upper Mulgrave River Basin area, in Cairns.
- Girramay People in the Cardwell to Murray Upper area.
- Jirrbal, Juru (Cape Upstart) People in the Cape Upstart National Park.
- Djiru People in Mission Beach.
- Wanyurr Majay People in the Babinda area.
- Muluridji People in the Mareeba area.
The T-shirts were collected by the National Native Title Tribunal.
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Items in this series:
Hopevale Congress of Clans T-shirt (1997)
The T-shirt is maroon with colour print on the back and front.
The front contains the yellow text 'Guugu Yimithirr Warra : Buwunthirrnganiyi: Native Title Determination Cairns, 8 December 1997' above and below a colour print of the Aboriginal flag 'blowing in the wind'.
The back contains the yellow text 'Hopevale Congress : Buwunthirrnganiyi : Buurnga Binhthi, Dharrpa, Dingaal, Gamaay, Gulaal, Nguurruumungu, Ngaatha, Nguymbaarr, Nugal, Thanil, Thiithaarr, Thuubi above and below a colour print of the Aboriginal flag 'blowing in the wind'.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Buurnga Binhthi, Dharrpa, Dingaal, Gamaay, Gulaal, Nguurruumungu, Ngaatha, Nguymbaarr, Nugal, Thanil, Thiithaarr and Thuubi People's native title determination finalised 8 December 1997.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 60 cm, back length 75 cm
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In June 1996, a native title claim was made collectively by individuals representing themselves and/or their Hopevale clan to the National Native Title Tribunal in relation to 110,000 hectares of land and water in the Hopevale area, near Cooktown.
Initially 9 clans were involved but this grew to 11. The 11 clans were the Gamaay, Dingaal, Nugal, Thuubi, Nguurruumungu, Dharrpa, Binhthi, Thiithaarr, Thanil, Nguymbaarr, Ngaatha, Gulaal and Buurnga Peoples. The clans agreed to apply collectively for native title rights. In February 1996, the clans agreed to form a body called the Hopevale Congress of Clans. The individuals were Erica Deeral, Phillip Baru, Bertie Gordon, Herman Bambie, Brian Cobus, Wayne Coats, Pat Wallace, Eddie Deemal, Hector Michael, George Rosendale, Terrence Jacko, Martin James, Bertie Gordon, Herman Bambie, Pat Wallace, Eddie Deemal and Terrence Jacko.
The collective body was called the Hopevale Congress of Clans. This relationship was formalized in October 1997. A series of mediations followed to resolve internal issues between clan representatives, in particular regarding clan boundaries.
Respondents included the State of Queensland, Hopevale Aboriginal Council, Cape Flattery Silica Mines Pty Limited, Cook Shire Council, Far North Queensland Electricity Corporation, Telstra Corporation Limited, Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
It was determined that the Hopevale Congress of Clans held native title rights and interests in the claim area where interested parties have reached agreement. This decision was aided by a detailed anthropological report.
The Dhubbiwarra Aboriginal Corporation, the Hope Vale Congress Aboriginal Corporation and the Walmbaar Aboriginal Corporation are the body corporates that manage the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Western Yalanji People T-shirt (1998)
The T-shirt is black with colour print on the front.
The front contains the yellow text 'Western Yalanji "Ngana Gurranda Yamba" We're coming back home : Native title determination - Karma Waters 28th September, 1998 Nth. Qld. Land Council' above and below a rectangle featuring Aboriginal artwork. The artwork is yellow, brown, black and grey with various features including the top halves of three people and hand prints.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Western Yalanji People's native title determination finalised 28 September 1998.
Description
XL, chest width 56 cm, back length 70 cm
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In May 1998, a native title claim was made by the Western Yalanji (‘Sunset’) People in relation to land and waters near Mt Carbine, in the Mareeba Shire of [Far] North Queensland, approximately 155 kms north-west of Cairns.
There were a large number of initial respondents, however, many withdrew leaving miner Noel A Adam and pastoralists Alan and Karen Pedersen of Karma Waters Station.
It was determined that the Western Yalanji People have non-exclusive native title rights and interests over parts of the claim area. The ruling recognised the rights of Noel A Adam and Alan and Karen Pederson.
The Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Mualgal People T-shirt (1999)
The T-shirt is dark aqua with colour print on the front and white print on the back.
The front contains the yellow and white text 'Mualgal Native Title Determination 12th. February 1999' above and below a print of the Torres Strait Islander flag decorated with a gelam (dugong), kaigus (shark), karum (lizard) and waleku (lizard).
The back contains the white text 'NGALPUN LAG' above a labelled map of Mua/Kubin Island that is surrounded by a number of illustrations including a headdress, shell, dugong and various traditional tools/weapons.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Mualgal People's native title determination finalised 12 February 1999.
Description
XL, chest width 57 cm, back length 69 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by the Mualgal People in relation to land and inland waters of Moa Island.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Telstra Corporation Limited, Torres Strait Regional Authority, St Pauls Island Council, Naga People, Kaurareg People, Robert Sagigi, Gary Duff, Mark Millward, Raymond Moore, Michael Clinch, Norman Clinch and Geoffrey McKenzie.
It was determined that the Mualgal People have native title rights to most of the claim area. This applies to land that was either unallocated crown land, reserved land or land already held by, or for the benefit of, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area. Certain roads, Crown reserves for state schools, a Crown reserve for an airfield and a special lease were not included in the claim.
The Mualgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Wik Peoples T-shirt (2000)
The T-shirt is navy with white print on the front.
On the front the text 'Wik & Wik-Way Native Title Determination Federal Court of Australia, Cairns, 3 October 2000 : breaking the passive welfare our right to take responsibility' is above and below a print. The print contains a tool/weapon laid over what is possibly a map of the land subject to the claim.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Wik People's native title determination finalised 3 October 2000.
Description
XL, chest width 59 cm, back length 72 cm
Other
In September 1994, a native title claim was made by the Wik Peoples in relation to land and inland waters in the Western Cape York Peninsula. The initial claim was separated into 2 parts. Part A refers to 12,530 square kilometres of unallocated Crown Land or lands only ever subject to forms of title granted for Aboriginal peoples. It does not include lands with pastoral or mining titles.
Part A is relevant to this item and is discussed below.
The applicants were McNaught Ngallametta on his own behalf and on behalf of the Wik Peoples.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Council of the Shire of Aurukun, Napranum Aboriginal Council, Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Council, Cook Shire Council, Ports Corporation of Queensland, various commercial fishing authority holders and Cape York Land Council.
It was determined that the Wik and Wik Way People held native title rights and interests in parts of the claim area. These native title rights are exclusive to all others in the claim area except for the rights of other recognised parties. Areas excluded from the claim included the land and waters in and around the town of Aurukun and a road.
Part B of the initial claim, which involves lands held under seven pastoral and four mining titles, was yet to be decided upon at this time (refer Item 7).
Bar Barrum People T-shirt (2001)
The T-shirt is light blue with colour printing on the front and back.
The front contains a small circular print with the text 'Bar Barrum Native Title Determination 2001' wrapped around artwork containing an emu.
The back contains the same print, much larger.
The collar is mustard and the sleeves have a mustard trim at the edges.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Bar Barrum People's native title determinations finalised 27 April and 28 June 2001.
Description
S, chest width 51 cm, back length 67 cm
Other
Congoo v State of Queensland [28 June 2001]
Four native title claims were made by the Bar Barrum People of Northern Queensland first lodged in 1996.
Two claims were determined in 2001 regarding land within the Atherton Tableland.
The first claim was decided April 2001. For this claim the applicants were Thomas Congoo and John Edward Wason on behalf of the Bar-Barrum People. This regarded lands and waters located on the Atherton Tablelands in and around the Walsh River and west of the Wild River in Far North Queensland. Respondents were the State of Queensland, the Mareeba Shire Council, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, Telstra Corporation Limited and Consolidated Tin Mines Limited.
It was decided that the Bar Barrum People are the native title holders over parts of the claim area. The areas successfully claimed consisted of unallocated crown land, reserved land or land already held by, or for the benefit of, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area. It was decided that native title in a number of areas no longer existed.
The Mbabaram Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
The second claim was decided June 2001. For this claim the appplciants were Thomas Congoo and John Edward Wason their own behalf and on behalf of the Bar-Barrum People. This regarded land and inland waters within the areas of the Herberton and Mareeba Shire Councils on the Atherton Tableland.
Respondents were the State of Queensland, Herberton Shire Council, Mareeba Shire Council, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited and Telstra Corporation Limited.
It was decided that the Bar-Barrum People have non-exclusive native title rights and interests in the claim area. The rights of other parties in the claim area were also recognized.
The Bar-Barrum Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Wik Peoples T-shirt (2004)
The T-shirt is black with white print on the front.
On the front the text 'Wik and Wik Wak People : Native Title Determination' circles a print of a tool/weapon. The text '13 October 2004, Aurukun' is beneath.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Wik People's native title determinations both finalised 13 October 2004.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 58 cm, back length 76 cm
Other
Wik Peoples v State of Queensland [13 October 2004] (Determination No. 3)
In September 1994, a native title claim was made by Anthony Kerindun, Silas Wolmby, Victor Kuukumu Lawrence, Gladys Tybingoompa, Hogan Shortjoe and Robert Benon Yeium Holroyd on their own behalf and on behalf of the Wik and Wik Way Peoples in relation to land and inland waters in the Western Cape York Peninsula. The initial claim was separated into 2 parts. Part A was settled earlier (refer Item 4). Part B includes 6,136 square kilometres of lands with pastoral or mining titles.
Part B is relevant to this item and is discussed below.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Commonwealth of Australia, Council of the Shire of Aurukun, Napranum Aboriginal Council, Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Council, Cook Shire Council, Ports Corporation of Queensland, Queensland Seafood Industry Association, Cape York Land Council, Telstra Corporation Limited, Darcy Thomas Byrnes, Raylee Frances Byrnes, Victor Patrick Byrnes and Carole Lyn Byrnes, Robert John Fraser, Eddie Holroyd, Merluna Cattle Station, Richard Mathew Price, Cameron Clive Quartermaine and Doreen Ruth Quartermaine.
The determination regarding Part B was split into two, both regarding land and waters within the Western Cape York Peninsula. The decision regarding the first part granted the Wik People exclusive native title rights and interests to land and non-exclusive native title rights and interests to water. The second gave the Wik People non-exclusive native title rights and interests to land and water. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Ngan Aak Kunch Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Djabugay People T-shirt (2004)
The T-shirt is white with colour printing on both sides.
The front contains the black text 'Nganydjin Bulmba Din Din B.G.N.P.' above and below a colour print of Din Din/Barron Falls, Barron Gorge National Park.
The back contains the red and black text 'Duabugay Aboriginal Tribal Council : Caring & sharing : Barron Gorge National Park Native Title Determination 17th Dec 2004' above and below a print of the Aboriginal flag.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Djabugay People's native title determination finalised 17 December 2004.
Description
2XL, chest width 60 cm, back length 83 cm
Other
In 1994, a native title claim was made by Barry Hunter, Ivan Brim, Lloyd Levers, Gerald Hobbler, Melvyn Hunter, Patrick Hastie and Rhonda Brim on their own behalf and on behalf of the Djabugay People in relation to 2800 hectares of land and water in the Barron Gorge National Park, northwest of Cairns.
The respondents were the State of Queensland and Cairns City Council.
It was determined that the Djabugay People have non-exclusive native title rights and interests. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area. Areas excluded from the claim include areas previously covered by a freehold grant or exclusive lease, leases and cable way for Skyrail and areas where there are public works such as train stations, railways and power stations.
The Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Western Yalanji People T-shirt (2006)
The T-shirt is mustard coloured with colour print on the front and back.
The front contains the white text 'Western Yalanji #3 Native Title Determination : Ngananga Bubu Ngadimunku' above and below a print of a forested landscape. Below this is the text 'Ngananga Bubu Ngadimunku' printed on laminated paper that has been glued to the T-shirt.
The back contains the white text 'Ngananga Bubu Ngadimunku'.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Western Yalanji People's native title determination finalised 17 February 2006.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 50 cm, back length 71 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Rodney Riley on his behalf and on behalf of the Western Yalanji (‘Sunset’) People in relation to Karma Waters pastoral property, 200 square kilometres of land and waters located 210 km north-west of Cairns.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cook Shire Council, Mareeba Shire Council, Herbert James Robinson, Queensland Lapidary and Allied Craft Clubs Association and Alan Charles and Karen Lea Pedersen.
It was determined that the Western Yalanji had non-exclusive native title rights and interests. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Mandingalbay Yidinji People T-shirt (2006)
The T-shirt is black with colour printing on the front and back.
The front contains mainly red and white print. The red text 'Mandingalbay Yidinji Native Title Determination (repeated)' borders a rectangular print of a shield resting against a tree. The artwork on the shield depicts salt water turtles & fresh water turtles, marine life from Mandingalbay country. The shield is made from a local Quandong tree by Mandingalbay Yidinji Elder Vincent Mundraby (Snr).
The back contains mainly green print and features two square prints of trees.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Mandingalbay Yidinji People's native title determination finalised 24 April 2006.
Description
XL, chest width 57 cm, back length 77 cm
Other
In 1999, a native title claim was made by Alfred Switson Mundraby and Vincent Mundraby on their own behalf and on behalf of the Mandingalbay Yidinji People in relation to land and waters 23km south-east of Cairns, in Far North Queensland, in Giangurra Reserve, Trinity Inlet, Redbank Creek, Malbon Thompson State Forest and Greys Peaks National Park.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cairns City Council, Cairns Port Authority, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited and Telstra Corporation Limited.
It was determined that the Mandingalbay Yidingji People have exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights and interests in the claim area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Strathgordon Mob T-shirt (2007)
The T-shirt is navy blue with colour print on the front and white print on the back.
The top of the front contains the white text 'agu ngampang nganga agu kunchii Wudu Poonko nila ingun Thaanga nyark angangaan ema'. The middle contains a print of a kookaburra sitting on a support within a circle with the 'Poonko Kon Kon' at the top and bottom of the circle.
The back contains the text 'Strathgordon Mob Native Title Determination 26 July 2007'.
The right sleeve contains the logo of the Cape York Land Council.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Strathgordon Mob's native title determination finalised 26 July 2007.
Description
L, chest width 57 cm, back length 72 cm
Other
In May 2003, a native title claim was made by Timothy James Malachi, Gavin James Kendall, Isobella Jennifer Coleman, Danny Timothy Coleman, Horace Lowdown, Jerry Ned, Freddie Glen Coleman, Paul Michael John Ballie and Ivan James Ned on behalf of the Strathgordon Mob in relation to 1180 sq km, 415km north-west of Cairns and 56km east of Pormpuraaw, bounded by sections of the Edward and Coleman Rivers of Cape York Peninsula, described generally as Strathgordon. The Strathgordon Mob are descendants of the Bakanh, Wik, Iyeny and Olkol/Olkola language groups.
The respondents were the State of Queensland Cook Shire Council and Queensland Lapidary Allied Craft Clubs Association.
It was determined that the Strathgordon Mob have exclusive native title rights over the land in the area and non-exclusive native title rights over waters in the area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Thaa-Nguigaar Strathgordon Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Eastern Kuku Yalanji People T-shirt (2007)
The T-shirt is black with white print on the front and back.
The front contains a large circular artwork with a number of elements including a snake surrounded by boomerangs as well as the text 'Jinkalmu Bubu'. Text beneath it reads 'Yalanjiwarra Muruku Junkurrijimaka Bamangka Bubuku : Yalanji People stand together for our people and land'.
The back contains the text 'Eastern Kuku Yakanji Native Title Determination 9 December 2007'.
The right sleeve contains the logo of the Cape York Land Council.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Eastern Kuku Yalanji People's native title determination finalised 9 December 2007.
Description
M, chest width 56 cm, back length 73 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Eileen Walker, Agnes Walker, John Walker Jnr, Hazel Douglas and Peter Fischer on their own behalf and on behalf of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji People in relation to 126,900 hectares in the World Heritage Daintree area, Cape York Peninsula, Far North Queensland.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cook Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council, Wujual Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Telstra Corp Ltd, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, Robert Alfred Harlow, Andrew Alan Marshall, Roderick William McLean, Kevin John Brandt, Terry Anne Rogers, Arnifried Brendecke, Odette Catherine Phillpot, Russell David O'Doherty, Vernon John Goodyear and Burungu Aboriginal Corporation.
It was determined that the Eastern Kuku Yalanji People have exclusive rights to 30,3000 hectares and non-exclusive native title rights to 96,600 hectares.
The Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Ngadjon-Jii People T-shirt (2007)
The T-shirt is black with colour print on the front.
The front contains a rectangular print containing the text 'Ngadjon-Jii Native Title Determination Malanda, 12 December 2007 : respecting our past and believing in our future' as well as a brown, green, white and black artwork containing four figures and other elements.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Ngadjon-Jii People's native title determination finalised 12 December 2007.
Description
L, chest width 57 cm, back length 72 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Vera Florence Ketchell, Ernie Douglas Raymont, Stanley Thomas Morta, Elsie Elizabeth Go Sam, Yvonne Shirley Canendo, Ena Eileen Gertz, Grace Kidner, Margaret Patricia Raymont and Ila Elizabeth Kidner on their own behalf and on behalf of the Ngadjon-Jii People in relation to 13,287 hectares of land and waters in Far North Queensland within reserves, environmental parks and national parks around Atherton, Mareeba and Cairns.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cairns City Council, Eacham Shire Council and Ergon Energy Corporation Limited.
It was determined that the Ngadjon-Jii People have exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights in the land and waters in the claim area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Kuuku Ya'u People T-shirt (2009)
The T-shirt is light blue and contains dark blue print on the front and back.
The front contains artwork containing a crocodile and a possum. The text 'NgumPulugnku Ngaachi : our country, our land' lies beneath.
The back contains the text 'Kuuku Ya'u Determination 25 June 2009'.
The right sleeve contains the logo of the Cape York Land Council.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Kuuku Ya'u People's native title determination finalised 25 June 2009.
Description
L, chest width 58 cm, back length 76 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Deborah Hobson, Ivy Hobson, Lorraine Clarmont, Lucy Hobson, Donald Hobson and Albert Doctor on behalf of the Kuuku Ya'u People in relation to approximately 1980 sq km of land and water to the north of the Lockhart River on the east of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Commonwealth of Australia, Cook Shire Council, Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Michael Clinch and William Robert Dunn.
It was determined that the Kuuku Ya'u People have exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights to land within the claim area. Specifically exclusive rights over 10 square kilometres of land and non-exclusive rights over 1970 square kilometres of land and sea. The determination area covers Portland Rocks, Rocky Island, Sandy Islet, Pigeon Island, Quoin Island National Park, Piper Islands National Park, some parts of Forbes Islands National Park and the seas surrounding these areas. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Northern Kuuku Ya'u Kanthanampu Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Wik Peoples T-shirt (2009)
The T-shirt is red with black print on the front and back.
The front contains a circular print featuring a number of elements including the outlines ot two figures. The artwork is by S. Yunkaporta.
The back contains the red and black text 'Wik and Wik Waya Native Title Determination 29 July 2009'.
The right sleeve contains the logo of the Cape York Land Council.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Wik People's native title determination finalised 29 July 2009.
Description
L, chest width 57 cm, back length 72 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Anthony Kerindun, Janine Chevanthun and Alison Woolla on behalf of the Wik and Wik Way native title claim group in relation to 1,150 square kilometers of land and waters on the west of the Cape York Peninsula reaching the Embley River to the north, the Edward River to the south and the watercourses that drain into the Gulf of Carpentaria to the east.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited (formerly Comalco Aluminium Limited), Ports Corporation of Queensland, Cook Shire Council, Albatross Hire Pty Ltd trading as Weipa Houseboats and a number of commercial fishing authority holders.
It was determined that the Wik and Wik Way People have non-exclusive native title rights. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Ngan Aak-Kunch Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Kowanyama People T-shirt (2009)
The shirt is navy blue with colour print on the front and colour print on the back.
The front contains the white text 'Kowanyama People Part A Native Title Determination 22 October 2009'.
The back contains the white text 'Kowanyama Aboriginal land and waters : caring for tomorrow's country today' above and below a print by Gavin Beasley featuring a number of elements including a palm tree and emus.
The right sleeve contains the logo of the Cape York Land Council.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Kowanyama People's native title determination finalised 22 October 2009.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 56 cm, back length 75 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Glenette Greenwool, Gary Hudson, Evans Josiah, Griffith Patrick, Dennis Michael, Ravin Greenwool, Richard Barney, Jenny Paul, Donna Brumby, Priscilla Major, Roslyn Gilbert, Una Claude, Corrine Daniel, Kelvin Greenwool, Douglas Eric, Teddy Bernard, Rosemary Henry, George William Adams, Christopher Henry, Roger Inkerman, Lyndell Michelle Anne Jimmy, Roy Dennis Maggable, Hazel Paul, Angela Fiona Edwards, Shaun Kalk Edwards, May Edwards, Lindsay Edwards, Glennis Rose Mudd, Shenane Jago, Colin Lawrence, Arthur Luke, Christine Lawrence, Ivan Jimmy, Shirley Yam, Maria Dick and Robert Holness on behalf of the Kowanyama People in relation to 19,800 square kilometres. This was broken into 3 Parts.
Part A is relevant to this item and is discussed below.
The native title claim made was in relation to about 2,731 square kilometres of land and waters in south-west Cape York. It extends to the sea at high water mark, to the depth of 1.5 metres in the Coleman River and to just south of the Staaten River (Mitchell River delta lands).
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Commonwealth of Australia, Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council, Greg Hook, Justin Hook, Peter Tonon, Claudine Elizabeth Ward, Gary David Ward, Shane Andrew Ward, Yan Ward, Telstra Corporation Limited, Carpentaria Shire Council, Cook Shire Council, Tablelands Regional Council, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited, Airservices Australia, MDH Pty Ltd, Douglas Price, Bernard James Stumer and Harvest Home Holdings Pty Ltd.
It was determined that the Kowanyama People have exclusive native title rights on about 2518 square kms of land and non-exclusive native title rights on about 213 square kilometres of beach, sea and tidal areas. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
Negotiations regarding Parts B and C were ongoing at this time.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 18 August 2022.
Girramay People T-shirt (2010)
The T-shirt is blue and contains colour print on the front and white print on the back.
The front contains the white text 'Girramay : recognition of Native Title 2009' above and below a print of a 'bag' on the upper right hand part of the shirt and the text 'Girramay Elders : Ernie Grant, Cheepa Casmere, Jack Muriata and Claude Beeron' on the bottom left hand side.
The back contains the white and blue text 'In commemoration of Buckaroo, Hector, Fred, Ronnie, Henry, Molly, Grant, Bessie, Jerry'.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Girramay People's native title determination finalised 10 December 2009.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 56 cm, back length 74 cm
Other
In 1997 a native title claim was made by the North Queensland Land Council on behalf of the Girramay People in relation to 475 hectares of land from Cardwell to Murray Upper in [Far] North Queensland, about 165 kilometres south of Cairns.
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cardwell Shire Council, Cardwell Shire River Improvement Trust and Ergon Energy.
It was determined that the Girramay People have non-exclusive rights over land and water in the claim area. The land was unallocated State Land. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Girramay People Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022.
Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji People T-shirt (2010)
The T-shirt is black with colour printing on the front and back.
The front contains the white text 'Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji : Native Title consent determination' above and below a landscape featuring a large waterway, perhaps the Upper Mulgrave River.
The back contains a different landscape of a large waterway, perhaps the Upper Mulgrave River, as well as two prints featuring Aboriginal art. One of the prints contains a bird.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji People's native title determination finalised 23 August 2010.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 54 cm, back length 75 cm
Other
A native title claim was made by Lorraine Muckan and Len Royee on behalf of the Combined Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji People in relation to 166.6 square kilometres ca. 40 km south west of Cairns, within the Upper Mulgrave River basin, in the Wet Tropics Heritage Region of Far North Queensland (Goldsborough Valley).
The respondents were the State of Queensland, Cairns Regional Council, Tablelands Regional Council, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited and Jacqueline Spokes.
It was determined that the Dulabed and Malanbarra Yidinji People have exclusive native title rights and interests. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 19 August 2022.
Jirrbal People T-shirt (2010)
The T-shirt is red rust coloured and contains colour print on the front and back.
The front contains a colour print of a gayambula (sulfur crested cockatoo) and jaban (eel) above the white text 'Jirrbal Native Title Determination'.
The back contains the white text '2010 : Acknowledg[e]ment of all Descendents, Past and Present' above and below a print of a large waterfall.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Jirrbal People's native title determinations finalised 8 October 2010.
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M, chest width 56 cm, back length 73 cm
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Jirrbal People #2 v State of Queensland [8 October 2010]
Jirrbal People #3 v State of Queensland [8 October 2010]
Three native title claims were made by the Jirrbal People in relation to 1) 0.639 square kilometres around the Ravenshoe and Herberton areas in Far North Queensland, 2) 13.65 square kilometers around the Ravenshoe and Herberton areas in Far North Queensland and 3) 969.2 square kilometers in various national parks, state forests and forest reserves located around Tully, Herberton and Ravenshoe in Far North Queensland. Included are Tully Gorge, Millstream Falls, Herberton Range and Malaan national parks, Millstream conservation park and Evelyn Creek conservation park.
The details of the determinations are not currently available however other publicly available sources report that it was decided that the Jirrbal People have exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights and interests conditional on agreements with other interested parties.
The Wabubadda Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022
Juru (Cape Upstart) Peoples T-shirt (2011)
The T-shirt is mustard coloured with colour print on the front and back.
The front contains the white text 'Juru (Cape Upstart) : Native Title Consent Determination 2011' above and below a landscape featuring plains and mountains.
The back contains a print of a snake wrapped around the cream coloured text 'Waddamoolie : Emily Pickard, Con Lymburner, Nellie Steel/Stell, Lena Taylor, William Morrell and wife Bessie Rook, Jinnie Ross, Eliza Lampton (Mother of Arthur Lampton) : Welcome back to our ancestors country'.
A print of an Aboriginal flag is on the left sleeve.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Juru (Cape Upstart) People's native title determination finalised 26 July 2011.
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Size unknown, chest width 53 cm, back length 71 cm
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In 1997, a native title claim was made by Renarta Prior, Carol Prior-Patterson, Margaret Smallwood, Jeffrey Lenoy on behalf of the Juru (Cape Upstart) People in relation to 8,500 hectares of land and waters within Cape Upstart National Park, near Bowen in Queensland, 200km south of Townsville. Parts of the national park claimed included the northern and southern mainland parcels and the majority of Camp Island located within Abbott Bay.
Respondents were the State of Queensland, Whitsunday Regional Council, Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd, Alan Griggs and William George Porter.
It was determined that the Juru People have non-exclusive native title rights over land and waters. The ruling also recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area. Land and waters required for public works established on or before 23 December 1996 were excluded from the claim.
The Kyburra Munda Yalga Aboriginal Corporation Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022.
Wanyurr Majay People T-shirt (2011)
The T-shirt is mustard coloured with coloured print on the front and back.
The front contains the white text 'Wanyurr Malay Native Title determination' beneath two prints, one of a bird, the other of a person in the center of a circle filled with blue dots.
The back contains the text '2011 : Ngali bulmba : acknowledgement to all descendants past and present above and below a landscape containing a small rocky waterfall surrounded by bush.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Wanyurr Majay People's native title determination finalised 31 August 2011.
Description
Size unknown, chest width 58 cm, back length 71 cm
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In 2008, a native title claim was made by Annie Wonga, Andrew Victor Iller, Adrian Clive Murray, Lillian Mavis Willis and Mark Raymond on behalf of the Wanyurr Majay People in relation to over 200 square kilometres in the Babinda area, near Cairns, [Far] North Queensland, specifically the area in the vicinity of Mt Bellenden Ker and parts of the Wooroonooran National Park and surrounding areas.
Respondents include the State of Queensland and Cairns Regional Council.
It was determined that the Wanyurr Majay People have non-exclusive native title rights over land and water within the claim area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Wanyurr Majay Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022.
Djiru People T-shirt (2011)
The T-shirt is aqua with colour print on the front and back.
The front contains the yellow text 'Djiru People 2&3 : Native Title Consent Determination 2011' above and below a print containing a sting ray, cassowary and turtle surrounding a centered shield.
The back contains a print of a coastal landscape. The text 'Djiru' is printed in the top left hand side of the landscape.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Djiru People's native title determinations finalised 1 September 2011.
Description
M, chest width 55 cm, back length 71 cm
Other
Hart on behalf of the Djiru People #3 v State of Queensland [1 September 2011]
In March and July 2003, two native title claims were made by Dawn Hart, John Andy, Beryl Buller, John Clumpoint, Rae Kelly, Margaret Murray and Charity Ryan on behalf of the Djiru People in relation to 9,440 hectares of land and waters in the locality of Mission Beach, south of Cairns in Far North Queensland.
Respondents included the State of Queensland, Commonwealth of Australia, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd.
It was determined that the Djiru People have exclusive rights to 540 hectares of land and non-exclusive native title rights to 8900 hectares of land and water in the claim area. Areas in the claim areas include the Djiru National Park, Tully Gorge National Park, Hull River National Park and Walter Hill Range Conservation Park. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022.
Muluridji People T-shirt (2011)
The T-shirt is aqua with colour printing on the front and back.
The front contains the green and black text 'Muluridji People & Muluridji People #2 : Native title consent determination 2011' above and below a landscape containing a lake covered by many waterlillies and fringed by bush.
The back contains the green text 'Welcome back to our ancestors country : Billy & Kitty, Kitty, George Baker, Mick Sheppard, Mick Fraser/Brazier, Annie Green, Dolly Hughes.
This shirt was created to celebrate the Muluridji People's native title determination finalised 14 December 2011.
Description
S, chest width 52 cm, back length 68 cm
Other
In 1998 and 2001 a native title claim was made by Clancy Baker, Ian Connolly and Keith Mathieson Jnr on behalf of the Muluridji People in relation to 12, 285 hectares of land and waters in the Mareeba area, Far North Queensland including areas of the Hann Tableland National Park, the Mareeba Tropical Savanna, the Wetland Reserve Nature Refuge and unallocated state land, pastoral lease and other reserve lands.
It was decided that the Muluridji People had native title over 12, 030 hectares of land and waters within the claims.
The respondents of the 1998 claim were the State of Queensland, Tablelands Regional Council, Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland Ltd, Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd, David Thomas McGrath, Evan David McGrath and Eve-Lyn Grace McGrath.
For this claim, it was determined that the Muluridji People have exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights and interests to land and water in the claim area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The respondents of the 2001 claim were the State of Queensland, Tablelands Regional Council and Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd.
For this claim, it was determined that the Muluridji People have non-exclusive rights in the claim area. The ruling recognised the interests of other parties in the claim area.
The Muluridji Tribal Aboriginal Corporation is the body corporate that manages the native title for both claims.
Further information is available on the Agreements, treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project website. This information is from this website, viewed 22 August 2022.