Eddie Mabo, the Mabo case and Torres Strait native title claims (1976–1992)

1. Mabo discusses Mer land ownership with JCU historians

   Jan 1, 1974Labels: Eddie Mabo, Mer Murray, James Cook

   • JCU

2. Mabo speaks at James Cook University land rights conference

   Aug 1, 1981Labels: Eddie Mabo, James Cook, Land rights

   • NFSA
   • JCU

3. Meriam plaintiffs commence native title proceedings

   May 20, 1982Labels: Eddie Mabo, Meriam plaintiffs, Murray Island

   • AIATSIS NTPD
   • AIATSIS
   • Qld Archives

4. Queensland enacts Coast Islands Declaratory Act

   Apr 15, 1985Labels: Queensland Parliament, Coast Islands

   • Qld Archives
   • AIATSIS NTPD
   • Wikipedia

5. High Court invalidates Queensland extinguishment statute (Mabo No 1)

   Dec 8, 1988Labels: High Court, Racial Discrimination

   • AIATSIS NTPD
   • Wikipedia

6. Queensland Supreme Court takes evidence on Mer

   May 1, 1989Labels: Queensland Supreme, Justice Moynihan, Murray Island

   • State Library QLD

7. Commonwealth considers interventions as ramifications grow

   Jan 1, 1991Labels: Commonwealth Cabinet, Australian Government

   • NAA

8. High Court hears principal arguments in Mabo No 2

   May 28, 1991Labels: High Court, Mabo No

   • Wikipedia

9. Eddie Koiki Mabo dies before judgment

   Jan 21, 1992Labels: Eddie Mabo, Brisbane

   • NAA
   • NMA

10. High Court recognizes native title (Mabo No 2)

    Jun 3, 1992Labels: High Court, Mabo No, Meriam people

    • AIATSIS NTPD
    • NMA
    • Wikipedia