Torres Strait Islander Railway Builders - Leaving Island Homes

[missmelman89]

Thanks.. I think my grandad was one of those men working at that time.. I've always wanted to see footage from those days.. THANKYOU!!

[islandwarrior16]

@missmelman89 my pleasure, i also got part 2 & 3 for this too.

just youtube "Torres Strait Islander Railway Builders pt.2" & "Torres Strait Islanders in Western Australia" which is part 3

[gilmorewadyalook]

that's Darnley Island (Erub) all right with the black rocks 100 % sure.

[ktownlad]

Im one of the families which "chose to stay" Im in the early process of organising a similar program but telling the stories of all of the families if not a the mojority. I was sad to see that my father wasn't included in the show, im going to make sure that his story is told.

[mixie6903]

The coastline is of Murray Island (Mer) and not Darnley

[islandwarrior16]

100% sure its Darnley Island (Erub)

[djahfari21]

@islandwarrior16 First shot: Medige Village , Darnley, Second scene: Mer

[dodoboi08]

@mixie6903 definitely Erub... RIP grandaddy Fred waving in the orange shirt!