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- ↑ McDermott, Quentin (3 July 2017). "Uncle Ossie Cruse: One of Australia's last 'great Aboriginal patriarchs'". ABC News.
- ↑ "The Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) (Imperial) (MBE) entry for Mr Oswald CRUSE". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 11 June 1977. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
In recognition of service to Aborigines
- ↑ "Member of the Order of Australia (AM) entry for Pastor Oswald CRUSE, MBE". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2001. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
For service to the indigenous community, particularly in the areas of social justice, spiritual welfare, health and land rights.
