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The 3.5-tonne meteorite that sparked a culture war and remains a symbol of stolen goods
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- A 3.5-tonne meteorite, discovered in Australia and named Cranbourne No 1, became the subject of a fierce debate between colonial authorities and the British Museum over its ownership.
- Now housed in London, it's seen by Indigenous Australians as a sacred object and a symbol of stolen goods, with calls for its return.
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A 3.5-tonne meteorite, discovered in Australia and named Cranbourne No 1, became the subject of a fierce debate between colonial authorities and the British Museum over its ownership. Now housed in London, it's seen by Indigenous Australians as a sacred object and a symbol of stolen goods, with calls for its return.
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