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NameDown the Track and Around the World: The Mobility of Dexter Daniels -1970
Description

How might university and secondary school students engage with the political significance of Indigenous mobilities in modern Australia? We approach this question in teaching the history of an influential but largely forgotten Aboriginal activist, Dexter Daniels (c.1936-1999), who travelled great distances from his home community in the Northern Territory to advocate for Indigenous land and labour rights during the 1960s. The story of Daniels’ travelling life and activities is a powerful vehicle for understanding the importance of networks and connections in Indigenous rights struggles (nationally and globally), and the obstacles and challenges that activists face. This map details the travels of Dexter Daniels throughout Australia in 1970. 

TypeJourney
Subject activism, mobility, Aboriginal history, Indigenous history, Indigenous mobility, equal rights
Linkbackhttps://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/purai/from-ngukurr-to-Newcastle
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Content Warning

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples are advised that this map includes the names of Indigenous Australians who have passed away. It also contains links to information from a period which uses language that is considered inappropriate or even offensive today

Number of places9

Number of places23
ContributorKate Senior
CreatorCoralie Properjohn and Dr Jacqueline Wright
PublisherPurai Global Indigenous History Centre
Contactpurai@newcastle.edu.au
DOI
Source URLhttps://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/purai/from-ngukurr-to-Newcastle
LicenseCCBY-NC-ND
Allow ANPS? No
Citation

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/purai/from-ngukurr-to-Newcastle

Usage Rights

Please contact purai@newcastle.edu.au if you would like to use this map in publications

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🌏 Darwin

Placename
Darwin
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-12.462827
Longitude
130.841782
Start Date
19/02/1970
End Date
20/02/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Comments on the Permit system
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 159
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3b7
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🌏 Melbourne

Placename
Melbourne
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.81
Longitude
144.96
Start Date
8/03/1970
End Date
9/03/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Sent to Melbourne to seek support of the unions
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 144
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3b8
Created At
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🌏 Canberra

Placename
Canberra
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-35.30187914
Longitude
149.1297234
Start Date
23/03/1970
End Date
24/03/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attended torchlight procession outside of parliament house to commemorate "all past vanished tribes".
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 138
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3b9
Created At
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🌏 Canberra

Placename
Canberra
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-35.29740233
Longitude
149.1252506
Start Date
27/03/1970
End Date
30/03/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attended the Thirteenth Annual Conference of the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 93
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3ba
Created At
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🌏 Sydney

Placename
Sydney
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-33.86785
Longitude
151.20732
Start Date
31/03/1970
End Date
1/04/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attended Australian Communist Party 22nd National Congress
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 68
Links
31 Mar 1970 - 'SUPPORT NEEDED' Aborigine claims Government seeks rift - Trove

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TLCMap ID
tfa3bb
Created At
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🌏 Melbourne

Placename
Melbourne
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.81
Longitude
144.96
Start Date
15/04/1970
End Date
16/04/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Addressed the Moratorium Committee Against the Vietnam War
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 135
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3bc
Created At
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🌏 Newcastle

Placename
Newcastle
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-32.916668
Longitude
151.75
Start Date
22/04/1970
End Date
4/22/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
In Newcastle looking for support to run their settlement at Roper River without outside administration
Reference
Special Collections, Copley Archive: 'Aboriginal Matters, 1970', Auchmuty Library, University of Newcastle

Sources

TLCMap ID
tfa3bd
Created At
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🌏 Trades Hall Brisbane

Placename
Trades Hall Brisbane
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-27.46513
Longitude
153.02701
Start Date
29/04/1970
End Date
30/04/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attended Queensland Trades and Labour Council
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 86
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3be
Created At
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🌏 Brisbane

Placename
Brisbane
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-27.46794
Longitude
153.02809
Start Date
1/05/1970
End Date
2/05/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Raising money for Gurindji people
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 54
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3bf
Created At
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🌏 Canberra

Placename
Canberra
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-35.282001
Longitude
149.128998
Start Date
7/07/1970
End Date
8/07/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Presents a petition to federal minister for 5000 square miles of land and to divert $40,000 from housing to station development
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 74
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c0
Created At
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🌏 Newcastle

Placename
Newcastle
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-32.916668
Longitude
151.75
Start Date
9/08/1970
End Date
9/09/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Addressed meat workers in Newcastle
Reference
Special Collections, Copley Archive: 'Aboriginal Matters, 1970', Auchmuty Library, University of Newcastle

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TLCMap ID
tfa3c1
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🌏 Sydney

Placename
Sydney
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-33.86785
Longitude
151.20732
Start Date
29/07/1970
End Date
30/07/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Adressed anti-Vestey supermarket protesters
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 70
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c2
Created At
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🌏 Oxford Street Sydney

Placename
Oxford Street Sydney
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-33.86785
Longitude
151.20732
Start Date
1/08/1970
End Date
2/08/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Save Gurindji Campaign protest against Vesteys' at Grace Brothers Oxford Street
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 66
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c3
Created At
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🌏 Newcastle

Placename
Newcastle
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-32.916668
Longitude
151.75
Start Date
8/08/1970
End Date
8/09/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Addresses Meat Workers Union
Reference
Special Collections, Copley Archive: 'Aboriginal Matters, 1970', Auchmuty Library, University of Newcastle

Sources

TLCMap ID
tfa3c4
Created At
2026-10-29 16:05:22
Updated At
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🌏 Newcastle Trades Hall

Placename
Newcastle Trades Hall
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-32.916668
Longitude
151.75
Start Date
27/08/1970
End Date
28/08/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attended Newcastle Trades Hall Council Aboriginal Advancement Committee
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 60
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c5
Created At
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Updated At
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🌏 Redfern

Placename
Redfern
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-33.89279
Longitude
151.20415
Start Date
31/08/1970
End Date
1/09/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attends demonstration against Vesty's
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 69
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c6
Created At
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Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Lake Tyers

Placename
Lake Tyers
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.844968
Longitude
148.1153449
Start Date
23/09/1970
End Date
23/09/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Return to Lake Tyers 'is the best I've seen anywhere'
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 51
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c7
Created At
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Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Melbourne

Placename
Melbourne
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.81
Longitude
144.96
Start Date
29/09/1970
End Date
30/09/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
In Melbourne raising money for housing at Wattie Creek and Roper River.
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 40
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c8
Created At
2026-10-29 16:05:22
Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Barr Smith Lawns

Placename
Barr Smith Lawns
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-34.9192
Longitude
138.6041
Start Date
20/10/1970
End Date
21/01/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Speaking in support of striking workers at Wattie Creek
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 40
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3c9
Created At
2026-10-29 16:05:22
Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Aldgate

Placename
Aldgate
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-35
Longitude
138.7333
Start Date
25/10/1970
End Date
26/10/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Attends VMC fund-raising picnic
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 39
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3ca
Created At
2026-10-29 16:05:22
Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Melbourne

Placename
Melbourne
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.81
Longitude
144.96
Start Date
2/11/1970
End Date
3/11/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Hospitalised in the Meat Union Clinic, Melbourne
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 37
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3cb
Created At
2026-10-29 16:05:22
Updated At
2026-10-29 16:05:22

🌏 Brisbane

Placename
Brisbane
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-27.46794
Longitude
153.02809
Start Date
10/11/1970
End Date
11/11/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Travelled from Brisbane to Mt Isa to address the Mt Isa Trades and Labour Council
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 31
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3cc
Created At
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Updated At
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🌏 Mt Isa Trades and Labour Council

Placename
Mt Isa Trades and Labour Council
Type
Other
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Location, Dates

Latitude
-20.72523
Longitude
139.49727
Start Date
11/11/1970
End Date
12/11/1970

Description

Extended Data

Purpose of Visit
Travelled from Brisbane to Mt Isa to address the Mt Isa Trades and Labour Council
Reference
National Archives of Australia (NAA): Australian Security Intelligence Organisaton (ASIO); A6119, 5369, Dexter Daniels-Volume 3, p. 31
Links
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=30821342
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TLCMap ID
tfa3cd
Created At
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Updated At
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