List of Noongar sites in the City of Melville
The City of Melville local government area lies within the traditional lands of the Beeliar people,[1] a subgroup of the Whadjuk dialectical group of the Noongar Indigenous Australians. These are several significant Noongar sites within the City of Melville.[1][2]
| Noongar name | European name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Niergarup | Preston Point | Important place of ceremony and camping for local Noongar people. |
| Quaada gabee | ||
| Jenalup | Blackwall Reach | |
| Dyoondalup | Burke Drive | |
| Marradungup | Atwell Gallery site | |
| Wireless Hill | ||
| Piney Lakes Reserve[3] | ||
| Goolugatup | Point Heathcote |
References
- ^ a b "Aboriginal History in the City of Melville". City of Melville. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
- ^ "Sites of Cultural Significance in the City of Melville". City of Melville. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
- ^ "Bidi Katitjiny Aboriginal Womens Trail". City of Melville. Retrieved 2015-07-19.