Ngukurr
| Ngukurr Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
  Ngukurr | |
| Coordinates | 13°44′00″S 134°44′00″E / 13.73333°S 134.73333°E |
| Population | 1,056 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 0852 |
| Location | 636 km (395 mi) SE of Darwin |
| LGA(s) | Roper Gulf Region |
| Territory electorate(s) | Arnhem |
| Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
Ngukurr is a remote Aboriginal community on the banks of the Roper River in southern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. A number of different clans and language groups are represented in the town, with Kriol being the main language spoken. Collectively, indigenous peoples in the Roper River area refer to themselves as Yugul Mangi, and the Yugul Mangi Aboriginal Corporation works closely with the Roper Gulf Regional Council to provide services and economic opportunities in Ngukurr and surrounding areas.[2]
History
The town was originally settled by the Church Mission Society in 1908, known then as the Roper River Mission.[3] The mission moved to the present site of Ngukurr in 1940, following a major flood. The government took over management of the town in 1968.[4]
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Connellan Airways at Roper River Mission in 1948. -
Goodwill (ship) at Ngukurr in 1917. -
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Map of Roper River based on the 1886 map by John Sands[5]
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![Map of Roper River based on the 1886 map by John Sands[5]](/wiki/File:Hawarden_Hundred_Northern_Territory.png)
Notable people
Phillip Roberts was a resident of the Roper River Mission (now Ngukurr) and his biography became an award-winning book, I, the Aboriginal, by Douglas Lockwood.[6]
Actor and musician, Tom E. Lewis, grew up in the Roper River Mission before moving into acting with his role in the film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. His mother, Angelina George, also grew up in the Roper River Mission and, along with her sisters, became a renowned painter.[7]
Dexter Daniels made significant contributions to the 1960s movement to award Aboriginal stockman equal pay, a movement that was further highlighted by the famous Wave Hill walk-off.[8]
Reverend Canon Michael Gumbuli Wurramara (AM) became the Northern Territory's first Indigenous Anglican priest in 1973 when he became rector of St Matthew's Anglican Church in Ngukurr.[9]
Cherry Wulumirr Daniels received a medal of the Order of Australia in 2016 for service to her community.[10] Her career included working as a teacher and educator, leading a local women's ranger group[11] and teaching her traditional language of Ngandi.[12]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Ngukurr (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Yugul Mangi Development". Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ngukurr". NT Place Names Register. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ John Sands, The New atlas of Australia Sydney : J. Sands, [1886]
- ^ "Biography - Philip Roberts - Indigenous Australia". ia.anu.edu.au.
- ^ http://www.chop.com.au, Leon Wilson - Chop Art -. "CooeeArt Since 1981". www.aiam100.com.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Australia, National Museum of. "Collaborating for Indigenous Rights Home". indigenousrights.net.au.
- ^ "Natural, fair-minded leader of people". Sydney Morning Herald (June 14, 2010). Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Nine Indigenous figures in Queen's Birthday Honours List".
- ^ Salleh, Anna (7 July 2016). "Way of the water lilies: Where science meets the billabong".
- ^ "Future of endangered Indigenous language rests with youth". 16 April 2017.
