Douglas Nicholls - Wikipedia
Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls KCVO OBE (9 December 1906 – 4 June 1988) was a prominent Aboriginal Australian from the Yorta Yorta people. He was a professional athlete, Churches of Christ pastor and church planter, ceremonial officer and a …
Douglas Nicholls | Biography, Achievements, & Facts
Douglas Nicholls (born December 9, 1906, Cummeragunja reserve, New South Wales, Australia—died June 4, 1988, Mooroopna, Victoria) was a Yorta Yorta activist, athlete, minister, and politician who sought to establish the rights of Australian Aboriginal peoples.
The incredible story of Sir Doug Nicholls
May 26, 2017 · There, the home ground of the Fitzroy Stars football club is known as the Sir Doug Nicholls Oval. Together with his wife Lady Gladys Nicholls, Sir Doug played a pivotal role in fighting for the rights of Aboriginal people in Australia.
The Deadliest: Sir Doug Nicholls and his remarkable story
Apr 11, 2020 · Is Sir Doug Nicholls the greatest Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander player?Cast your vote here: https://www.afl.com.au/deadliestSubscribe now and get mor...
The true story of Sir Doug Nicholls | SBS NITV
Film maker Peter Dickson has produced a 15-minute short film on the life of Sir Doug Nicholls, chronicling his life from the Cummeragunja mission, to his AFL career and role as the South ...
'A man for his people': The legacy of Sir Doug Nicholls
Ahead of the AFL round named in his honour, NITV News takes a look at the inspirational leadership and community advocacy of the trailblazing Yorta Yorta legend Sir Doug Nicholls.
Heroes in The Struggle for Justice - Doug Nicholls
Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls (1906-1988), footballer, pastor, activist and governor, was born on 9 December 1906 at Cummeragunja Aboriginal mission, New South Wales, fifth child of Herbert Nicholls, seasonal worker, and his wife Florence, née Atkinson.
Sir Douglas Ralph (Doug) Nicholls - Australian Dictionary of …
Sir Douglas Ralph Nicholls (1906-1988), footballer, pastor, activist and governor, was born on 9 December 1906 at Cummeragunja Aboriginal mission, New South Wales, fifth child of Herbert Nicholls, seasonal worker, and his wife Florence, née Atkinson.
Sir Doug Nicholls recognised with postage stamp on 50th …
Jul 6, 2022 · After years of waiting, Pastor Sir Doug Nicholls has been recognised for his significant contribution to Australian society with Australia Post releasing a stamp in his honour.
Why the AFL recognizes Sir Douglas Nicholls with Indigenous …
The AFL’s Indigenous round now bears the name of Sir Douglas Nicholls. A former footballer, many may be unaware of his significant achievements. Nicholls played reserve grade for Carlton in 1928 ...