David Crawford was a secondary school teacher in both state and private schools. He was always  interested in Indigenous history. In 1998, a mid-life career change created an opportunity to pursue this interest. David and his wife bought a licensed post office in Camberwell North. He heard from customers about their involvement with Aboriginal people which led to him being invited to join the local ANTaR (i.e. Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation) group. David later became the ANTaR local group convenor.

Topic - ANTaR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation)

ANTaR’s objectives are to raise awareness of Australia’s Indigenous history, appreciation of the world’s oldest living culture and to support Indigenous causes. Through meeting local Aboriginal and other Boroondara residents involved with Aboriginal people, David realised these stories of exceptional people were important, recording stories.

With a Council grant, he edited “Boroondara Connections”. At the meeting you will hear, for example, the stories of the Onus and Blair families