What is Wave Hill cattle station most famous for?

Wave Hill is best known for the Wave Hill walk-Off or Gurindji strike, referring to the walk-off and strike by 200 Gurindji stockmen, house servants and their families in August 1966.

Why was the Wave Hill walk-off so significant?

Working and living conditions for Aboriginal people were very poor. In August 1966, Vincent Lingiari, a Gurindji spokesman, led a walk-off of 200 Aboriginal stockmen, house servants, and their families from Wave Hill as a protest against the work and pay conditions.

What was the Wave Hill Station walk-off?

On 23 August 1966, 200 Gurindji stockmen, domestic workers and their families initiated strike action at Wave Hill station in the Northern Territory. Negotiations with the station owners, the international food company Vestey Brothers, broke down, leading to a seven-year dispute.

How effective was the Wave Hill walk-off?

The group walked some 30 kilometers from Wave Hill Station to Wattie Creek where they stayed in protest for nine long years. During the years of struggle and protest, which made headlines across the nation, Vincent Lingiari toured Australia to lobby politicians and galvanise support. Victory was achieved in 1975!

Where are Wave Hill and Cattle Creek stations?

Wave Hill & Cattle Creek Stations together comprise over 1.25 million hectares of grazing country in the Northern Territory’s lower Victoria River District. While details of the sale are confidential, the unconditional sale contract has been exchanged between the parties.

What was the significance of the Wave Hill walk off?

On 23 August 1966, the Gurindji people of the Northern Territory made history with the Wave Hill Walk-Off. The landmark event made their names widely known across Australia and inspired national change. 200 Gurindji stockmen, domestic workers and their families at Wave Hill cattle station went on strike.

Where is the Aboriginal flag in Alice Springs?

After a long fight, the Alice Springs Local Council has voted to fly the Aboriginal flag on Anzac Hill. It’s actually the area that inspired the flag’s design. Here’s more on the decision and the history behind the flag itself.

How much was the song Wave Hill sold for?

J ungle drums have been beating in the Northern Territory to the tune on the vines at Wave Hill been sold for North of 100 million. The drums say that up jump a jumbuck to seal the deal great for the buyers and the sellers.