Moseley Royal Commission facts for kids
The Moseley Royal Commission was a special investigation set up in 1934. It was created by the government of Western Australia. Its main job was to look into how Aboriginal people were being treated.
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Investigating Treatment of Aboriginal People
A Royal Commission is like a big, official inquiry. It is set up by the government to study important issues. The Moseley Royal Commission was asked to find out about the lives of Aboriginal people. It also looked at how they were being cared for.
This commission was given a very long official name. It was called the Royal Commission Appointed to Investigate, Report and Advise Upon Matters in Relation to the Condition and Treatment of Aborigines.
A. O. Neville's Role
The commission also looked at the work of a man named A. O. Neville. He was known as the "Chief Protector of Aborigines". This meant he was in charge of policies affecting Aboriginal people. The commission was asked to consider giving him even more power.
One big part of Neville's policy was taking children from their parents. This was a very difficult and upsetting practice. Many people were worried about it.
Concerns and Findings
People who disagreed with Neville's policies spoke out. News about these concerns spread, even to London. This attention highlighted the laws about Aboriginal people at the time. It also brought Neville's actions into question.
Many people shared their stories with the commission. Mothers spoke about their children being taken away. There were also reports of mistreatment and other serious issues.
The commission wrote a report about what they found. They noted problems with the policies in place. However, in the end, they suggested that Neville's ideas should still be followed.
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