Essie Coffey

Date of birth

25 Feb 1941

86 years ago at

Also Known As

Essieina Goodgabah
Essieina Shillingsworth

Affectionately known as the Bush Queen of Brewarrina, Muruwari community worker and filmmaker Essie Coffey left an indelible mark on Australian politics, arts, and culture. In 1978 she directed and produced My Survival as an Aboriginal, which she gave to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift at the opening of Australia's new Parliament House in 1988.

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