Australian Biography Series - Bill Harney (1-Year Access)

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Bill Harney was born in the Northern Territory in 1931 and raised by his Aboriginal mother in the traditions of her Wardaman people. His father was white. From his early years, Bill showed that he could prosper in both black and white communities. Lacking formal education but with determination, enthusiasm and hard work, he became a successful businessman. A respected elder, he is also a custodian of Wardaman culture, and in this interview, speaks with feeling and insight about surviving in two very different worlds.

(2002, 26 mins) A Film Australia National Interest Program.

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