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The statue commemorates Barak, the last chief of the Yarra Yarra (Wurundjeri) tribe who died on 15 August 1903.
William Barak (or Beruk) (c. 1824 – 15 August 1903), was the last traditional elder of the Wurundgjeri-willam clan, first inhabitants of present-day Melbourne, Australia. He became an influential spokesman for Aboriginal social justice and an important informant on Wurundjeri cultural lore.
Location
| Address: | Badger Creek Road, Healesville Sanctuary, Badger Creek, 3777 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.682236 Long: 145.531822 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
Between two worlds
"Yarra is my Father`s country. Me no leave it, Yarra, my Father`s country." Barak
As you walk this land, remember Barak, standing proud as an Aboriginal leader of the Wurundjeri people. Remember him, a man caught between two worlds, but able to bridge both, as ambassador, diplomat, survivor, fighter, humanitarian, story teller, artist ; a man for, and of his people and protector of Wurundjeri traitions and culture.
Remember him, when the wattles bloom along Badger Creek, where the Kookaburra`s call echoes across the hills saturated in yellow, in this, country of Barak, bringing us together, to never forget those who have walked before.
