THE AUSTRALIAN BLACKS.
BETTER PROTECTION IN FUTURE. By Tclcßraph-Prcsa Association-Oopyrielit (Rec.'.February 28, 0.40. a.m.) , • , Melbourne, February 27. A deputation representing tho Social Reform Committee of the Church of England, and including Archbishop Clarko, of Melbourne, interviewed Hγ. Batchelor; Minister for Estornal Affairs, with respect to tho caro of tho aborigines. • Tho dopntation' suggested that land be reserved and. that tho Federal. Government take over tho whole -control of aborigines from tho States. - • '
Mr. Batchelor said that the treatment of natives in tho past had boon a blot on Australia's government, and ho was not going to allow tho old condition of affairs to continue. A Protector of Aborigines and two inspectors would be appointed, and there would also bo medical officers in various districts to look after tho blacks. Ono or two reserves would be immediately established.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1063, 28 February 1911, Page 5
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