1944-Born in 1944

1978-told an interviewer in Drunkenness was our only refuge

1968-became the first Aborigine to rise to the level of petty officer in the navy

1972-decided to would study law

1973-went to Sydney Technical College to finish his high school studies

1072-founded the Aboriginal Housing Company in Redfern.

1987-appointed as counsel assisting to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths.

1990- won the University of NSW Alumni Award.

1993-Macquarie University awarded him an honorary doctor of laws in recognition of his services to law

1996-became the first Aborigine to be appointed a judge

 2005-bellear died