Born in Mapoon in 1938, William Busch worked on pearling boats in the Torres Strait during the 1950s and later as a linesman on the Cape York telegraph line in the 1960s. He subsequently worked as a driller and later as a railway foreman for Comalco. William has also contributed to public life, serving as the former deputy mayor of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council and participating on the Cape York Land Council board and other organisations. Watch William's full 1-hour 14-minute interview via
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🛶🌊FLASHBACK FRIDAY🛶🌊 Some amazing old shots and historic stories of Broome - and pearling, in particular - in this story that first aired in 1992. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised this video may contain images and voices of people who have died. | ABC Kimberley
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