William Cooper

1861-was born in Joti-jota

1874-settled at the Mologa Mission established in  by Daniel Matthews

1884-settled at Maloga

1889-was widowed

1893-second of  marriage with Nathalia Methodist

1928 -he winner of the Stawell Gift

1929-World Sprint

1933-was undeterred by age and deafness

1935-he led the first Aboriginal deputation to a Commonwealth minister

1937-was formed in Sydney

1937- had collected signatures from Aborigineall over Australia

1940-retired to Barmah

1941-died at Mooroopna