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Bunja Smith shares stories about his father, Keith Smith. He discusses the work his dad did as an elected representative on an Aboriginal body and the changes in names he witnessed while he was in this role. Bunja talks about how his dad was instumental in putting legal services together, getting the town running tap water, securing housing and the impact these changes had on the community.
| Custodian Name | Uncle Bunja Smith |
|---|---|
| Location | Filmed in Tomakin, NSW |
| Length | 0:08:06 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Topic | Community Stories |
| Category | Stories & Yarns |
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