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By the 1920s, Cairns' Malaytown became home to one of the first waves of Torres Strait Islander families to settle on mainland Australia. Close to the sea, Malaytown enabled Islander families to replicate as many of their cultural traditions as possible, providing a place of social and economic support within a predominantly white population. In the tradition of family oral histories, MALAYTOWN STORIES features interviews with six former Malaytown residents and descendants.

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Crew

Director
Douglas Watkin
Writers
Felecia Watkin Lui  Lenora Thaker
Producer
Lenora Thaker
Executive Producers
Felecia Watkin Lui

Cast

Lenora Thaker - Edward Watkin - Frederick Watkin - Lala Nicol - Louisa Tim - Gladys BinGarape - Dorothy Guivarra

Production Details

Production Completion
2006
Genre
History and national identity
Production Company
Douglas George Watkin

Sales

International Sales
Douglas George Watkin