Aborigines Act (WA). The Chief Protector is made the legal guardian of every Aboriginal and 'half-caste' child under 16. I would not hesitate for one moment to separate any half-caste from its aboriginal mother, no matter how frantic her momentary grief might be at the time. They soon forget their offspring -- Travelling inspector, James Isdell. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.
The Aborigines Department of Western Australia was formed under the provisions of the Aborigines Act 1897. This was formed to replace the Aborigines Protection Board. …
