Palm Island battles history for economic hope

By Simon Holt
Updated April 25 2015 - 6:08pm, first published 6:04pm
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt
Palm Island leaders are hoping a tentative new step in to the tourism market will bring much-needed economic benefits. Photo: Simon Holt

A new generation of people on Palm Island is delving into a grim history with a view to sharing it with those they consider most to blame for past atrocities.