Radio New Zealand International | 'Blackbirder' families want reparation The Australian EMELDA Davis is leading the fight for her community of 40,000 Australians to be recognised, 150 years this week after the first boat set sail from Vanuatu to bring their ancestors to work as indentured labourers on the Queensland canefields. "It's the right time ... 'Blackbirding' anniversary marked Calls for an official apology over 'blackbirding' trade on 150th anniversary 150 years since South Sea Islanders arrived at Moreton Bay |
