He was crucial in establishing a memorial at the site of the Myall Creek Massacre near Bingara where at least 28 Aboriginal people were killed in 1838. "He led this country down the road to equality. With more than 220 direct descendants, Munro's legacy was as much about love and family as his enormous contribution to the Indigenous cause.

In memory of Uncle Lyall Munro Snr. Analysis: Policy goes in the opposite direction at the worst momentAnti-corruption watchdog eyes off bungled NT election vote countLive: Arrests made as hundreds gather at Melbourne anti-lockdown protestWhy aren't we seeing Europe lock down again in the face of another COVID-19 wave?Victoria 'on the winning stretch' but driving infections down 'hard yakka', Sutton saysMounted police meet anti-lockdown protesters at Melbourne's Shrine of RemembranceSteve was about to buy his first home when hackers robbed him of $90k'Who the heck does he think he is? Uncle Lyall Munro Senior was a well known and much loved member of the Moree community. "The ABC has permission from Uncle Lyall Munro Senior's family to include photographs and use his name in this article.Born into a world of racial segregation in 1931, Uncle Lyall, a boy from Tingha, dedicated his life to his people.He locked horns with prime ministers, advised leaders, and addressed international peace forums.He helped establish the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service, rallied against the effects of asbestos mining on the North Coast, contributed to the royal commission into Indigenous deaths in custody, and fought tirelessly for housing for Aboriginal people. "In 1965 Uncle Lyall joined the 'Freedom Rides' to raise awareness about racial segregation in rural towns.The movement, now considered a watershed moment in national race relations, took him to Moree where he, alongside revered activist Charlie Perkins, protested against the exclusion of Aboriginal people from clubs in Walgett, swimming pools in Moree and Kempsey, and picture theatres in Bowraville.Until his death Uncle Lyall remained passionate about the town of Moree.There he served on the board of the hospital and held positions in numerous community organisations including Moree Aboriginal Sobriety House, Moree Local Aboriginal Land Council, and numerous housing organisations.Uncle Lyall and his late wife Carmine had 12 children.

Representing the NSW Premier today, Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall said Uncle Lyall was an "amazing Australian".

Also if you wish you can let us know by emailing Myall Creek Memorial co-chair Ivan Roberts. Civil rights activist and freedom rider Uncle Lyall Munro Senior has been honoured with a state funeral in Moree.

We're still all travelling that road.

Uncle Lyall Munro Senior was a passionate land-rights leader and campaigner who demonstrated a life-long commitment to campaigning for the rights, social justice, equality, and interests of Aboriginal peoples in NSW, nationally and at times internationally. Mr Marshall said Uncle Lyall had been a leading voice for Aboriginal Land Rights his entire life, even joining Charles Perkins during the historic Freedom Rides in 1965. Watch the State Funeral for respected Komeroi (pronounced Gomeroi) Elder Uncle Lyall Munro Senior, which was held in Moree on Saturday, 11 July 2020.The NSW Government pays respect to the Kamilaroi people and their Elders, past, present and emerging. "He was famous for arguing with anyone who stood in his way of achieving his dreams for Aboriginal people," Lyall Munro Junior said. iroberts2505@yahoo.com.au

Uncle Lyall Munro Senior passed away in May. He is survived by nine children, 45 grandchildren, 122 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren.This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.When a swim at the local pool changed race relations in an outback townProtesters shut down public meeting over student housing in RedfernAboriginal heritage protection sought for Moree fieldLive: Arrests made as hundreds gather at Melbourne anti-lockdown protestVictoria 'on the winning stretch' but driving infections down 'hard yakka', Sutton saysMounted police meet anti-lockdown protesters at Melbourne's Shrine of RemembranceSteve was about to buy his first home when hackers robbed him of $90k'My income is up 50 per cent': Melky's is one of the rare success stories during the pandemicWhy aren't we seeing Europe lock down again in the face of another COVID-19 wave?I'm an emergency doctor, but when I caught coronavirus, I found new insights into this pandemicBondi Bowling Club slammed as 'worst venue' for COVID-19 safety breaches, hit with $10k fine'It's not enough to pay bills': Emily Turnbull's dress-up business is facing a JobKeeper realityHere's what we know about the live export ship that capsized off Japan and the search for survivors'This will be felt very deeply': Community mourns death of boy, 4, in suspected murder-suicideNaomi Osaka survives second-set meltdown to progress at US OpenStage 4 is due to end next week. Uncle Lyall was a passionate land-rights leader and campaigner who demonstrated a life-long commitment to campaigning for the rights and interests of Aboriginal people in NSW, nationally and at times internationally.

He is remembered as a staunch and respected Elder who spent his life fighting for justice and land rights for …

Uncle Lyall Munro Senior, who was dedicated to improving the lives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, passed away on 21 May 2020 in his hometown of Moree in north-west NSW.

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