Anthony Fernando

Anthony Martin Fernando
Anthony Martin Fernando
	Pinned to Anthony Fernando's coat, in front of Australia House (1928) were scores of small, white, toy skeletons and he wore a placard proclaiming: "This is all Australia has left of my people."
Born	1864
Died	1949 (Aged 85)
Nationality	Dharug
Other names	Anthony Martin
Citizenship	British
Occupation(s)	Toy Maker, Political Activist
Known for	Early Aboriginal Australian protests ; * firm, eloquent overseas campaigning against injustices perpetrated against his people; ; * petitioning the Pope ; * picketing Australia House in London; * Court Cases & Speeches;
Website	http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/AS10160b.htm

Anthony Martin Fernando (6 April 1864 – 9 January 1949) was an early Aboriginal Australian toymaker and early political activist.

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