Bill Harney. Australian Biography 8.
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 Published On May 31, 2021

From The Film Australia Collection. Made by Film Australia 2001. Directed by Robin Hughes.

Bill Harney was born in the Northern Territory in 1931 and raised by his Aboriginal mother in the traditions of her Wardaman people. His father was white. From his early years, Bill showed that he could prosper in both black and white communities. Lacking formal education but with determination, enthusiasm and hard work, he became a successful businessman. A respected elder, he is also a custodian of Wardaman culture, and in this interview, speaks with feeling and insight about surviving in two very different worlds.

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