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20-October-2019
20-October-2019
20-October-2019
20-October-2019
20-October-2019

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson
The monument commemorates Nelli Dungli Edwards (1870 - 1951), an Aboriginal midwife, who played a major part in the history of Surat. 

Location

Address:Carnarvon Highway, Fisherman's Park , Surat, 4417
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.148388
Long: 149.073654
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Indigenous

Dedication

Front Inscription

Plaque:
NELLIE DUNGLIE (sic) EDWARDS 
played a major part in the history 
of Surat, not only for Aboriginal people,
but also a midwife for non-Aboriginal people. 
This site marks the birthing tree.
               1870 -1951

Sign:
 A Dedication To Nellie Dungli Edwards

To ensure the history of our great 
grandmother is recorded for the wider 
society to read and learn.

This rock plaque would be 
placed near the caravan park 
as this was where the birthing 
tree was until the tree was  burnt down. 

(Photo)
Aboriginal dedication to 
Nellie Dungli Edwards 
Mandandanji Woman (1866 - 1951)
[Additional photos & Birth Certificate] 

Many thanks to Santos and Maranoa Regional Council
 

Source: MA
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