Hyllus Maris

Hyllus Maris (born 25 December 1933 in Echuca - died 4 August 1986 in Kew, Victoria) was an Aboriginal Australian activist, poet and educator.[1] Maris lived with her parents on the Cummeragunja Reserve until they walked off in protest about its management.[2] A house at Melbourne Girls' College in Richmond, Victoria is named in her honour.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Maris, Hyllus Noel (1933–1986)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Hyllus Maris (1934 – 1986) - A visionary with a passion for education". Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria. Government of Victoria. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Melbourne Girls' College - The Houses". Melbourne Girls' College. Retrieved 14 December 2015.

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