Freedom Rides to Walgett

The 17th February 2025 marked a historic 60 years since the SAFA Freedom Ride action in 1965. Many communities came together to remember, to respect and to commemorate.

A report was created to showcase the many special moments had celebrating a such a significant historical milestone, accessible via the below link:

Freedom Ride 60th Anniversary - APRIL 2025

At the height of the Freedom Rides, several articles were released between February 1965 - April 1965 and are available for viewing via the below links:

• Churchman wants full inquiry into Walgett Crash Canberra Times 17 February 1965                                       https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105829430?searchTerm=%22Freedom%20Ride%22%20AND%20Walgett
• Heroic Story of Freedom Ride Tribune 24 February 1965                                                                                                                    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236347752?searchTerm=%22Freedom%20Ride%22%20AND%20Walgett
• Aboriginal rights clash in Walgett Tribune 17 February 1965                                                                                                https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236346819?searchTerm=Walgett%20AND%20Aboriginal
• A militant champion of equality Canberra Times 8 April 1965                                                                                                                          https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131765973?searchTerm=%22Freedom%20Ride%22%20AND%20Walgett