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Jimmy Little : 2-August-2014
Jimmy Little : 2-August-2014

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The plaque commemorates James Oswald "Jimmy" Little, AO (1 March 1937 – 2 April 2012) who was an Australian Aboriginal musician, actor and teacher from the Yorta Yorta people and was raised on the Cummeragunja Mission, New South Wales.

From 1951 he had a career as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, which spanned six decades. For many years he was the main Aboriginal star on the Australian music scene. His music was influenced by Nat King Cole and American country music artist Jim Reeves. His gospel song Royal Telephone (1963) sold over 75,000 copies and his most popular album, Messenger, peaked at No. 26 in 1999 on the ARIA Album Chart.

On 2 April 2012 Little died at his home in Dubbo, aged 75 years.

Location

Address:Fox Street, Alex Trevallion Rotary Park, Walgett, 2832
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.034473
Long: 148.115768
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Indigenous

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 2nd April, 2013
Front Inscription

Dr James (Jimmy) Oswald Little AO
The Gentleman Entertainer
Located across this "Country Road" there is buried 
a proud Australian Aboriginal man in the Anglican 
Portion Z11/12 of the Lawn Cemetery. He gave much 
joy to thousands of people along with many that 
attended his concerts. Dr Jimmy Little and his wife 
     Marjorie Rose co-wrote the song 
"Australia Downunder" for the Australian soldiers 
serving in the Vietnam War. He never got to sing in 
Vietnam with his mate Col Joye and the many 
others that did, but the lyrics will always be 
remembered. Take a stroll over the road and 
pay your respects to this great Australian Aboriginal 
legend. On this day, this special commemorative 
plaque was blessed and unveiled by Clarence Ormsby 
Vietnam War Veteran, JP NSW  and Chaplain 
Lt Col James Newton (RTD) and supported by 
many entertainers and fans across Australia.
Jimmy we will call you on the "Royal Telephone"
         Thank you for the music
                 2 April 2013

Source: MA
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