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The plaque acknowledges the Biddegal people as traditional people of the land.
The Council also says sorry for the loss and grief caused by past actions which includes alienation from traditional lands, loss of language and culture and forced removal of children.
Location
| Address: | MacMahon Street, Council Chambers, Hurstville, 2220 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.964918 Long: 151.102054 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 30th May, 2007 |
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Hurstville City Council
Serving the local community
This Commemorative plaque was unveiled on 30 May 2007
by
His Worship the Mayor of Hurstville - Clr Vince Badalati
Hurstville City Council would like to acknowledge the Biddegal people as the traditional custodians of the land. Council would like to say sorry for the loss and grief held by Aboriginal people caused by past actions including alienation from traditional lands, loss of language and cultural practices and forced removal of children.
Councillors
Hurstville Ward Peakhurst Ward Penshurst Ward
(Names) (Names) (Names)
Directors
Jeffrey Trip Laurie O'Connor Rhonda Tyne
Administration Acting Service Delivery Policy Planning & Environment
Clr Vince Badalati Victor GD Lampe
Mayor General Manager
