Molly Craig
Appearance
Molly Kelly (née Craig 1917?–2004) was an Australian Martu Aboriginal woman, known for her escape from the Moore River Native Settlement and her 1600 km trek home.[1][2][3] Her story was the inspiration for the book Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, and the film Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Early life
Molly Craig was born in Jigalong, Western Australia circa 1917. Her mother, Maude was a Martu Aboriginal woman, and her father was Thomas Craig, a white Australian fence inspector.[1]
References
- ^ a b Olsen, Christine (January 20, 2004). "For Molly, the fence was a lifeline". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ Stephens, Tony (January 15, 2004). "Daughter dies with her story still incomplete". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Molly Kelly, 87, Australian Aborigine Who Walked 1,000 Miles to Her Home". The New York Times. January 16, 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2015.