Tag: History | Historical - Aboriginal | Aborigine in Gayndah
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For those who choose to enjoy a break at the ‘Zonhoven Park’ Rest Area, located on the eastern perimeter of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland, a short wander around the area will reveal a delightful monument affording just a tiny snippet into the lives of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation. It reads: “Wangaun (Welcome) This was one of the Campsites of the Wakka Wakka People. Read more…
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Situate at the ‘Federation Drive’ Entrance to the historic ‘Gayndah Racecourse‘ in Gayndah, Queensland, is a memorial reminding us of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation, that reads: “Paddy was the only recognised King of the Wakka Wakka People. He was buried in this vicinity Circa 1870″ Aborigines have been resident in Australia for tens of thousands of Read more…