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Introducing Wadhum Bangirr-nee

Douglas Williams was given the name Wadhum by the elders when they recognised his leadership qualities as a young boy.

Wadhum; meaning strong left arm, symbolising leadership.

Bangirr-nee; representing standing steadfastly on the spotted volcanic rock. He has always been considered a freedom fighter, guided by his father's determination for equality and basic human rights. Also he will bring about serious monumental changes to the Great South Land of The Holy Spirit (Aka Terra Astralis).

Biological Genealogy

Gayalthum

yagoi

gutharingbanj

heathal

nyudirl

doongbul

nyayangh

yangthum

Wanaleh

Dudhuum

Wanjimahn

Wagathun

Dimbangh

Wadhum

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Volume 17, Issue 11. Published 01/11/1968

Above; The first crop grown by the Aborigines Progress Association has been encouraging, and plans are to put another area in next season. Here, Mr Taylor (left) and Doug Williams look over some of the first harvested. Five acres were grown with a $400 loan from the Aborigines Welfare Board.

Maintaining traditional food gathering - Buninj -Echidna