Mathinna, a young Aboriginal Tasmanian girl, was adopted by colonial officials Sir John and Lady Franklin, symbolizing imperial ambition and cultural disruption, before being abandoned, reflecting the tragic consequences of colonialism on..

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#stufftheBritishstole #Aboriginal #Tasmania #lutruwita #Mathinna Shared few stories on X & VDL FB page of this heartbreaking story of Mathinna, John & Jane Franklin. Found this connection to John Rae & Charles Darwin interesting too www.johnraesociety.com/john-rae/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXWK...