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Passing of great leader leaves a gap in the lives of many
Mr J Roe (middle) with Phillip Roe (left) and Richard Hunter. Image: Damian Kelly
by the Goolarabooloo people 1 March 2014
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he family of senior lawman of the Goolarabooloo and Custodian of the Northern Tradition, Mr. J. Roe who passed away in Perth, wish to inform his many friends and colleagues across Australia that they await with great sadness his return to his country. The family will now begin
preparations for his funeral here in Broome and would ask that they be allowed the privacy and space to make these preparations. At this time the family would like to thank all those friends and colleagues who have maintained the vigil with them in the period between his becoming ill and his final demise. He is a son, brother, father and husband to his family and a leader,
teacher and spiritual guide to many Australians who believe in the importance of Aboriginal law and culture to this nation. His legacy will be great and his passing will leave a gap in the lives of the many that his life has touched. First Nations Telegraph received permission from Mr J Roe’s family for the publication of this story and image.
National NAIDOC Poster Competition and nominations for the National NAIDOC Awards are now open. Forms are available online at www.naidoc.org.au or at your nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre. Poster competition entries close Friday 28 March. Award nominations close Wednesday 23 April.
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