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13-April-2014
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The memorial commemorates the resting place of the ancestors of the BirriGubba Tribe.
The Birri Gubba people, formerly known as Biria, are First Nations people of the state of Queensland. The Biria held sway over some 11,000 km square kilometres from the Bowen River north to its junction with the Burdekin. On its eastern flank was the Clarke Range, while its western borders reached the Leichhardt Range. To the south, its territory extended down to Netherdale.
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The Birri Gubba people, formerly known as Biria, are First Nations people of the state of Queensland. The Biria held sway over some 11,000 km square kilometres from the Bowen River north to its junction with the Burdekin. On its eastern flank was the Clarke Range, while its western borders reached the Leichhardt Range. To the south, its territory extended down to Netherdale.
Location
| Address: | The Soldiers Road & Hillview Road, Mullers Lagoon Park, Bowen, 4806 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -20.001247 Long: 148.24802 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th October, 2002 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAMbinngahlye (Bowen)
BirriGubba Resting Place
This commemorates the resting place for our Ancestors of the BirriGubba Tribe, and stands in memory of the people who traditionally occupied this land for over 40,000 years.
This memorial was erected by their living descendants with the support of the Bowen Shire Council.
This plaque was officially unveiled by the Mayor Councillor Mike Brunker and Elder Mr. Monty Prior on Saturday 5th October, 2002.
Wadda Mullie
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
