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He was born in the town of Alice Springs, Australia, on June 16, 1936. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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He represented the football club, 'Port Thistle', in Adelaide. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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He represented a minor English football team called 'Bishop Auckland F.C.' from 1957-1959 before going back to Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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Charles got married to Eileen Munchenberg, who was born in Germany. They had three children, Adam, Rachel, and Hetti. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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Perkins got involved with the independence movement of the Aboriginals against the white Australians. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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Perkins led the Freedom Rides in 1965 to tour suburban regions in Australia, intending to expose the racial discrimination that the Aboriginals faced in their lives in the country. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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Perkins earned his Bachelor's degree in Arts from the University of Sydney. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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A public poll, initiated by Perkins as the head of Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs, saw more than 90% of participants voting in favour of the tribes. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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In 1981, Perkins was appointed by the Office of Aboriginal Affairs as a Senior Research officer. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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From 1981-84, he worked for the Aboriginal Development Commission, as the Chairman
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In 1987, he became the Vice-President of the 'Australian Soccer Federation', and the Chairman of 'Indoor Soccer Federation'. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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In 1987, Charles was awarded the rank of 'Officer of the Order' by the Government of Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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The 'National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee' ('NAIDOC') named this activist the 'Aboriginal of the Year', in 1993. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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As recognition of his contribution to soccer, Charles was included Australia's 'Football Hall of Fame' in 2000. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline
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Charles Perkins passed away due to kidney failure on October 18, 2000, in Sydney, Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline