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Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand)

Brief Description
Before the Japanese bombed Darwin in World War II, they attacked my grandfather's Country. Not many people outside the Tiwi Islands know about my people's role in the war. This is the story of one of our war heroes, my grandfather Louie Purraputimali Munkara. Tiwi War... Read More
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Before the Japanese bombed Darwin in World War II, they attacked my grandfather's Country.

Not many people outside the Tiwi Islands know about my people's role in the war.

This is the story of one of our war heroes, my grandfather Louie Purraputimali Munkara.

Tiwi War Kwampini: Mwarlapwara Kangi Tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand) explores his legacy and the significant part played by our community during this critical time in history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922592712

Publisher: Indigenous Literacy Foundation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Indigenous Literacy Foundation

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 250g

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