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Pages from the book of Marjorie Crocombe’s life

Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend

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Pages from the book of Marjorie Crocombe’s life
Where it all began, Dr Majorie Crocombe with her sandalwood tree. 20061203

When she was in her 20s, Marjorie Crocombe was barred from Australia by its racist immigration policy. Now, as Cook Islands’ most venerated living author turns 90, she switches off the TV news coverage of BlackLivesMatter protests, and wonders how much has really changed. She talks with Katrina Tanirau.

When she was in her 20s, Marjorie Crocombe was barred from Australia by its racist immigration policy. Now, as Cook Islands’ most venerated living author turns 90, she switches off the TV news coverage of BlackLivesMatter protests, and wonders how much has really changed. She talks with Katrina Tanirau.


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