The function was held in the Botanic Gardens between the Derby West Kimberley Shire offices and the Derby Library. It was attended by a representative group of Derby citizens including Aboriginal people who, like Lucy, were born on the pastoral stations and made the transition into town and a completely different way of life. Also present were women who had been owners' wives, council representatives, library staff and newcomers to town- and of course many members of Lucy's own family.

The story was collected by an oral history process - with the agenda always Lucy's. Friend and oral historian, Colleen Hattersley spent five months with Lucy in 1998 and over the ensuing years transcribed and edited the text, collected photographs and talked with others who knew Lucy in various capacities. The final book went through many incarnations before assuming its eventual form which presents the story solely in Lucy's voice. Reflections of a Kimberley Woman is in high demand and can be purchased for $AUD25.00 plus $2.50 postage.

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