Kukeranup Memorial Print Page

The site was created in 2015 as a memorial to those killed in the early years of European settlement near Ravensthorpe. Most of those killed were Noongar people - the local Aboriginal people. 

The memorial, representing Noongar totems, Wedge Tailed Eagles and Mallee Fowl, includes the words: "This area of country has a harsh, complex and sometimes contradictory history. Many Noongar people were killed here, and all that death and the apartheid-like 20th century legislation meant many of our families were never able to return and reconcile themselves to what had happened." 

A 250 metres walking trail contains a number plaques capturing memories and impressions of some of the Aboriginal descendants of the happenings at Cocanarup.

Location

Address:	South Coast Highway, 15 kilometres west of Ravensthorpe, Ravensthorpe , 6346
State:	WA
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -33.600295 Long: 119.899454 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	Frontier
Actual Event Start Date:	01-October-1880
Actual Event End Date:	30-November-1880
Link:	https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/colo…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Thursday 21st May, 2015

Source: MA