Nominees for Sporting Hall of Fame 1982

Yamaa, I discovered this web site while doing some research for Uni. This is amasing history as well as sad. Ron Richards the heavy weight boxer is related to my Aboriginal family from Garah, Mungindi, and Moree NSW. My great great grandmother Caroline Richards nee Carr was Gamilaroi/ Irish born on the banks of the Gil Gil creek. She married John Richards a free convict who leased large parcels of grazing land, 'Bengerang' Garah. They had seven children, some of which moved around NSW and QLD as domestics and stock hands. I believe some of my Richards family were placed on reserves and missions. I would like to know more about Ron Richards as the elders in my family will not talk about the past. I have been researching into my history, its the only way I can find out the truth, so I can discuss my history through my art. I have some photos of my Richards mob in Taroom, and Cherbourg. Some of my family were even placed on Wooraminda. I hope some one can shed some light on why my family were removed from Garah NSW. With honor and respect for all those that have suffered, 'white' assimilation has not done us any favors except pain and suffering. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos and the stories that come with them. Regards, Caroline Oakley