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From the 1880s Tommy Walker, or Poltpalingada Booboorowie, was a leading figure among the community of Aboriginal people who lived on the fringes of white Adelaide society.
Historical Person | By Robert Foster | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
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