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In 1946, 800 Aboriginal people walked off sheep stations in the North West of Western Australia. HOW THE WEST WAS LOST is a documentary about this historic strike. It was more than a demand for better wages and conditions, it was a struggle by Aboriginal people for basic human rights - a struggle which continues today. Ignored by the press of the day, the strike became a bitter battle between the Department of Native Affairs and the strikers. As each found new regulations to attempt to coerce th

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Crew

Director
David Noakes
Writers
David Noakes  Paul Roberts
Producer
David Noakes  Heather Williams
Dir. of Photography
Philip Bull
Editor
Frank Rijavec

Production Details

Production Completion
1987
Genre
History and national identity

Sales

Australian Sales
Ronin Films
International Sales
David Noakes

Selected Awards & Festivals