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Book launch - Reflections in Yarrabah

On the 30 September 2008 the Menmuny Museum at Yarrabah hosted the book launch for Reflections in Yarrabah. Over a hundred people attended the occasion to celebrate and pay tribute to the families and individuals acknowledged in the book.

Kathleen Denigan and Roy Gray
Yarrabah's Mayor Cr Percy Neal
Kathleen and Roy Gray informed the 100 strong audience about the records kept by various government departments about Aboriginal people. Master of Ceremonies Dixie Hari and Yarrabah's Mayor Cr Percy Neal at the launch. The Mayor agreed it was important to document the history.
Releasing the doves
Nine doves released at Yarrabah
Nine white doves (one for each of the families represented in the book) were released as a symbol of future prosperity for the Aboriginal descendants of Yarrabah Mission