AN AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM.
CARE OF THE BLACKS. WHAT THE GOVERNMENT PROPOSES. [UNITED press association--copyright.} (Received Feb. 28, 12.55 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Feb. 27. A deputation, representing the Social Committee of the Church of England, and including Archbishop Clarke, interviewed Mr. Batchelor with respect to the ear© of the aborigines. It was suggested that land should be reserved, and that the Federal Government take over the whole of tli© control of the aborigines. Mr, Batchelor said the treatment the natives had had in the past was a blot on Australia. The Government was not -going to allow this condition of affairs to continue. As protectors, two inspectors would be appointed, also medical officers for various districts, to look after the blacks. _ One or two reserves would -be, immediately established.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3156, 28 February 1911, Page 5
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127AN AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3156, 28 February 1911, Page 5
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