BIRRIAH ABORIGINAL CORPORATION RNTBC ICN 8261
NOTICE OF BIRRIAH PEOPLE’S NATIVE TITLE HOLDERS MEETING
All Birriah People are invited to a meeting of Birriah People (Native Title Holders). Details are as follows:
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024
Place: George Kneipp Auditorium (Building 26), James Cook University
1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
Technology: there will be no teleconference or video conference facilities available.
Birriah People (Native Title Holders) means any person who is a biological or adopted descendant of one or more of the following Birriah apical ancestors:
Jinnie Tiers;
Kuburu, the father of Billy Lightning Banbari;
John Smallwood;
Rosie Schilling;
Peggy Barker;
Sambo Callaghan;
Tommy Morgan;
the mother of Lizzie Limburner;
Nellie Skeen or William (Billy) Skeen Snr;
Caroline Roger; or
Maggie or her husband Harry Shepherd (Snr)
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of the Meeting is to:
(1) Consult, and obtain the consent of Birriah People (native title holders), to enter into a native title agreement
between the Birriah Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC ICN 8261 and Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd regarding:
a. the grant of mining leases ML100329 and ML100330;
b. Variation of mining leases ML10170 and ML100144; and
c. Including additional areas into mining lease ML 1682.
(See below map for Agreement Area)
(2) Seek standing instructions from Birriah People regarding the negotiation and execution of future native title agreements under section 31 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), for projects within the Birriah native title determination area.
Agreement Area
RSVP Details
To assist with catering and enquire about financial support to attend the meeting, please register your interest by:
Email: admin@parallaxlegal.com.au
Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided to participants at the meeting. Financial support may be available to meet travel and accommodation expenses.
All Birriah People are invited to a meeting of Birriah People (Native Title Holders). Details are as follows:
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024
Place: George Kneipp Auditorium (Building 26), James Cook University
1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
Technology: there will be no teleconference or video conference facilities
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