Ken Colbung
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Ken Colbung (born 2 September 1931), also known by his indigenous name Nundjan Djiridjarkan, is an indigenous Australian leader.
Born on the Moore River aboriginal settlement on 2 September 1931, Colbung joined the Australian Army in 1950, and saw active service in Korea and Japan. Since being discharged in 1965, he has been heavily involved in indigenous Australian politics. He has held many senior positions in indigenous affairs, especially Noongar affairs. For services to the indigenous Australian community, he was awarded an MBE and an AM.
Ken Colbung is perhaps best known for his work in the repatriation of Yagan's head. Colbung arranged for the head to be traced, and was instrumental in political lobbying for its return to Australia.
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- Colbung, Ken (1996). "About the Author", Yagan: The Swan River "Settlement". Australia Council for the Arts.
- Woenne, Susan Tod (1979). "Ken Colbung, The Catalyst", in Hunt, Lyall (ed.): Westralian Portraits. Nedlands, Western Australia: University of Western Australia Press. ISBN 0-85564-157-6.
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