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- Sir Doug Nicholls, also known as Douglas Nicholls, was a prominent Aboriginal Australian figure: an athlete, pastor, civil rights advocate, and the Governor of South Australia. He played a key role in advancing Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Australia, and he was knighted in 1972, becoming the first Aboriginal person to receive a knighthood.[2][3][5]
- The AFL’s Indigenous Round is named in his honour, recognizing his contributions to sport and Indigenous advancement in Australia.[4][5]
- A number of tributes, biographies, and documentary pieces have been produced celebrating his life and impact, including short films and profiles by AFL-related organizations and media outlets.[5][7][4]
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In the lead-up to Indigenous Round, Sir Doug Nicholls' story comes to life
www.melbournefc.com.auRounds 10-11 - 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
www.afl.com.auFamily want great recognised, Indigenous Hall of Fame set up
www.afl.com.auDoug Nicholls was one of the great pioneers of the Indigenous community.
www.lions.com.auProfessional sportsman, pastor, activist, Father of the Year and Governor of South Australia; Sir Doug Nicholls lived an incredible life.
www.amnesty.org.auNicholls attended the Day of Mourning protest for Aborigines held in Sydney on 26 January 1938, declaring: ‘after 150 years our people are still influenced and bossed by white people. I know we can proudly hold our own with others if given the chance’. When Cooper retired in November 1940 Nicholls became secretary of the AAL. … His biographer claimed that the Fitzroy police requested his return to mediate in the racial tensions developing between servicemen and the mostly respectable...
adb.anu.edu.auAt a time when the AFL is trying to boost Indigenous representation, Michael McLean might be the perfect honouree for Sir Doug Nicholls round. A two-time club champion with Brisbane, he was crucial to…
www.abc.net.auShort film on Sir Doug Nicholls tells tale of a great Australian
www.afl.com.auCarlton act to formally acknowledge old regime which racially vilified a young Doug Nicholls
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