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Born into the Stolen Generation, Robyrta Felton's thunderous voice paved a brighter future

Robyrta Felton (far right) cared for children on the mission on Mornington Island in the 1950s. (Supplied: Catrina Felton-Busch)

The only record of the birth of Robyrta Felton is a diary entry from a missionary in northern Queensland stating that, on August 14, 1931, "a baby girl was born".

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have died. The story has been recorded with the permission of the deceased's family.

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