Australia Post has released a new stamp in honour of footballer, pastor, Aboriginal rights campaigner and state governor Pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls KCVO OBE. The Yorta Yorta man was born on December 9, 1906 at the Cummeragunja Aboriginal Mission, on the New South Wales banks of the Murray River. 

Australia Post Group philatelic manager Michael Zsolt said the release marks the 50th anniversary of the knighting of Sir Doug, the first Aboriginal Australian to be knighted, and coincides with National NAIDOC Week, which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

“NAIDOC week provides an opportunity for us to learn about First Nations cultures and histories. The release of this important stamp celebrates Pastor Sir Doug Nicholls and highlights his significant contribution to society,” he said…