Tag: Aboriginal languages

Mt Dangar as seen from Golden Hwy near Sandy Hollow

Who is the “Giant” of Giant’s Leap? Sandy Hollow New South Wales

December 4, 2025

Who is the “Giant” of Giant’s Leap? By Leigh Budden Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This brief paper contains historical references to Aboriginal cultural practices ‒ but does not provide secret details about those ceremonies.  It mentions reference to historical articles that contain terms or views that were considered appropriate at the … More Who is the “Giant” of Giant’s Leap? Sandy Hollow New South Wales

Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

April 28, 2025

  Join us for the University Library’s Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase. All Welcome. This month featuring the 200 Years since the Reverend Threlkeld’s arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present) WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN: … More Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

Aerial view of Kurri Kurri, NSW, [n.d.] Courtesy of the Coalfields Heritage Group, based at the Sir Edgeworth David Memorial Museum at Kurri Kurri.

Is Kurri Kurri (NSW) the original Garden of Eden?

July 18, 2023

Aerial view of Kurri Kurri. (Coalfields Heritage Group) Source: livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/33065 This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land.   Kurri Kurri, the most important word and place According the this recently unearthed 1933 article below, Kurri Kurri, a township in Newcastle, South Wales is … More Is Kurri Kurri (NSW) the original Garden of Eden?

Biraban and Threlkeld: Finding the Third Space Title

Biraban and Threlkeld: Finding the Third Space Theatrical Release

June 16, 2022

ALL WELCOME You are invited to a special FREE NAIDOC week screening of Biraban and Threlkeld:  Finding the Third Space, the 17th and latest in the Stories of Our Town Film Series and the follow up to Fortress Newcastle. THE FILM Two years in the making, Biraban and Threlkeld:  Finding the Third Space tells the story of … More Biraban and Threlkeld: Finding the Third Space Theatrical Release

Image of Threlkeld and Biraban

The Lives & Language Work of Biraban and Threlkeld

February 21, 2022

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. The Lives and Works of Rev. Lancelot Edward Threlkeld and We-pohng Birabān (John M’Gill) Compiled as reference materials for the forthcoming 2022 Documentary Film on Birabān & Threlkeld through the Stories of Our Town Series.   … More The Lives & Language Work of Biraban and Threlkeld

Guringai Kabook and Watoo People of the Guringai Barrington River Gloucester, NSW

August 15, 2018

 We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Worimi , Gringai and Biripi people of the kutthung language the Custodians, spiritual and Aboriginal owners of these lands. Also spelt kutthang, Worimi, Birippi and Gringai, Guringai. The Gringai continue to practice Culture and have a strong connection to our lands and secret sites where our ancestors lay … More Guringai Kabook and Watoo People of the Guringai Barrington River Gloucester, NSW

Front Cover of Niel Gunson's "Australian Reminiscences and Papers of L.E. Threlkeld: Missionary to the Aborigines 1824 - 1859." Canberra, A.C.T.: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, 1974.

Indigenous Names Research – Making Connections

November 22, 2017

  This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land.   Indigenous Names Research – Making Connections By Dana Silayi UON’s Culture Collections has a rich archival collection of primary written sources containing information about Aboriginal culture. This project has established a framework to better … More Indigenous Names Research – Making Connections

Condition of the Aborigines (1846)

May 11, 2015

The is the full transcription of N.S.W. Legislative Council Committee – Select Committee on the Condition of the Aborigines. Thank you to volunteer Mr Peter Trenbath who transcribed the complete document. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTION (PDF FILE) 1846 New South Wales. Aborigines. Replies to a Circular Letter, addressed to the Clergy, of all Denominations, By Order of … More Condition of the Aborigines (1846)

The Eather Manuscript – The History of Bulga 1820 – 1921 by A.N. Eather (1921)

January 30, 2015

Within the Percy Haslam Archives held at the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections is located A5410(x) Xerox copy of The History of Bulga near Singleton N.S.W. from 1820 to 1921 by A.N. Eather. According to the folder’s caption, in Percy Haslam’s hand is written: “Bulga – 1820-1921 The Eather Manuscript. (Description of last combined Bora … More The Eather Manuscript – The History of Bulga 1820 – 1921 by A.N. Eather (1921)

Unanimous Support for Aboriginal Names for Newcastle’s Landmarks

November 6, 2013

The Secretary of the NSW Geographical Names Board, Kevin Richards advised the City of Newcastle Guraki Committee that their application to name eight features at Newcastle has been approved. Mr Richards stated that the application was well received. Mr Richards will now write to Council regarding their decision in the short term. The GNB will … More Unanimous Support for Aboriginal Names for Newcastle’s Landmarks