Mervyn Street’s parents were paid in rocks instead of wages. He led a fight for his people – and won $180m The Gooniyandi artist’s new show Stolen Wages chronicles the lives of Aboriginal mustering workers like himself and his father – who was never paid in his lifetime

"Mervyn Street’s parents were paid in rocks instead of wages. He led a fight for his people – and won $180m." Amazing story, staggeringly exciting art. I have a mind to fly to Freo just to see this show! #MervynStreet #StolenWages www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...