1. Describe the main features and/ or developments of the day of mourning.

As many Australians know Australia day is celebrated on the 26th of January. Australia day celebrates the British flag at the head of Sydney cove by Governor Arthur Philip in 1788, This day was also known as the day of mourning by the 21st century.

During the year 1938 , Aboriginal people in Sydney were becoming more prepared in their political activities. Bill Ferguson organised the first meeting of the “Aborigines Progressive Association” in 1937 in preparation for an event to mark the 150 years of European settlement. William Cooper (leader of Victoria's Australian Aboriginal League) and Margaret Tucker planned "A Day of Mourning and Protest" and a meeting for January 26, 1938. This event occurred in the Australian Hall at 150 Elizabeth Street after they were declined for the use of Sydney Town Hall. This meeting was the first meeting held to discuss the mistreatment against aboriginal people.......

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Title: Day Of Mourning
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