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Rise and fall of Namatjira

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Douglas Lockwood, who knew Namatjira, reported on the court case. He was critical of both the legislation and the federal government's handling of this affair.

Douglas Lockwood, who knew Namatjira, reported on the court case. He was critical of both the legislation and the federal government's handling of this affair.

Source: Douglas Lockwood, The Herald (Melbourne), 8 October 1958



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Public response to Namatjira court case and death

Documents - Albert Namatjira and citizenship, 1958-59