David Unaipon (born David Ngunaitponi) (28 September 1872 – 7 February 1967) is a widely known indigenous Australian of the Ngarrindjeri people, a preacher, inventor and writer. Unaipon's contribution to Australian society helped to break many indigenous Australian stereotypes. Unaipon is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration.
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“It does not matter much in what wars we serve, whether in the Highlands or the Lowlands. Everywhere we get soldiers’ pay still.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)