Rev Dr DJ Gondarra, Yolŋu elder and advocate for political and spiritual freedom, dies aged 79
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#6NP08)
Distinguished and uncompromising leader who fought for an end to the NT intervention died in his sleep at his home on Elcho Island
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Yolu elder Rev Dr DJ Gondarra, has been remembered as a man of principle and a builder of cross-cultural bridges.
He died in his sleep on Tuesday night, at home on Elcho Island, surrounded by his family. He was 79.
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