ABC News | Bonita Mabo 'one of the greatest matriarchs of all time' farewelled at state funeral in Townsville ABC News Dr Ernestine "Bonita" Mabo AO, has been remembered at her state funeral as the "mother of native title" and matriarch of reconciliation. Close to 1,000 people attended the funeral in Townsville to farewell Dr Mabo, who died late last month at the age ... Bonita Mabo, activist and 'mother of native title', is bid farewell 'Forever grateful': Grandson's heartfelt letter at Bonita Mabo's state funeral Dr Bonita Mabo's legacy honoured at State Funeral in Townsville |