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A three-part historical series charting the development of European policy towards Australian Aborigines from 1788 to 1938.

A three-part historical series charting the development of European policy towards Australian Aborigines from 1788 to 1938. It makes extensive use of contemporary accounts, letters, diaries and reports. It is shot using historical locations and a wealth of Australian art and photography.—Paul Gerard Kennedy

Television's first comprehensive account of Australia's 150 year land war between the Aboriginal inhabitants and the White settlers. Between 1788 and 1938 some 2,000 settlers and 20,000 Aborigines died in armed struggle for the land. Letters, diaries and records give gripping first hand accounts of battles, massacres and betrayals. Hundreds of Australian artworks and historical photographs enrich the retelling of these events. The FRONTIER story is one of passionate debate, of decency and missed opportunity as much as of violence and hatred.

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Keywords
  • australian
  • tv mini series
  • australian aboriginal
  • aboriginal
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Mar 4, 1987
Countries of origin Australia
Official sites ABC
Language English
Production companies Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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