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Banner - Indigenous Peoples' banner.
Commissioned by NSWTF. Signed and dated at lower right hand corner, Bronwyn M. Bancroft 1993. Text in centre panel: "N.S.W.T.F. in partnership with Indigenous Peoples." Paint on canvas. "In 1993, the committee [Aboriginal Members Committee] devised an agenda for Federation's celebration of the International Year for the World's Indigenous People [1993]. One of the activities planned was the production of a banner that makes explicit the positive relationship between the union and Indigenous people. Bronwyn Bancroft designed and painted the banner. It was officially launched at November Council last year and now hangs proudly at the entrance of Federation House." -- NSWTF Annual report 1995, p.10-11. “The Aboriginal members Committee had set aside $2,500.00 for a banner.” -- Council Minutes 27 November 1993. Collection: Artworks Bronwyn Bancroft is one of Australia's leading Indigenous artists. See link below to photo of launch of banner, published Education December 12 1994, page 24.