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Eddie Mabo's Birth
Eddie Koiki Sambo is born, later changes his name to Eddie Koki Mabo. -
1959 Mabo Marries Bonita Neehow
In 1959, couldn't fine month or day anywhere, Eddie Koiki Mabo marries Bonita Neehow. -
Union Representative
Eddie Mabo becomes union representative on the Townsville-Mount Isa rail construction project. Month and Day unknown. -
Townsville Harbour Board and Advancement League
In 1962 Eddie Mabo worked for the Townsville Harbour Board and became the Secretary for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advancement League. -
Townsville Seminar
In 1967 Eddie Mabo helped organise a seminar in Townsville: 'We the Australians: What is to Follow the Referendum?' -
James Cook University's Gardener
in 1967 Eddie mabo began work as a gardener at James Cook University. -
Land Right Conference
Eddie Mabo attends land rights conference in Townsville, James Cook University. Meets lawyer who suggest they do a pretend case based on Terra Nullius. Day is unkown. -
Legal Claim for lands.
Eddie Koiki Mabo, Sam Passi, David Pass, Celuia Mapo Salee and James Rice make a legal claim for ownership of their lands on Murray Island. Day Unknown -
Claim Lodged
The Mabo claim was lodged in the High Court of Australia on 20 May, 1982. -
Eddie Mabo's Death
Eddie Mabo dies of cancer at the age of 56. -
Native Title Act
The Native Title Act was passed.