Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wurundjeri Stories at Bukkertilibul

Reconciliation and Landcare supporters joined the Wurundjeri women at the Bukkertilibul Dreaming Site on 25 October 2013. The site at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park is considered to be the birthplace of William Barak.

I felt privileged to attend this very moving ceremony. I was granted permission to photograph aspects the event.



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 The Wurundjeri women make their entrance.



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 The Wurundjeri women and girls leave for the secret ceremony.


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Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson gives an explanatory talk.
 

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 The women return.

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A traditional Welcome to Country ceremony follows.
It is a happy occasion.
 

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Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Di Kerr
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Cr Jennifer Yang, Mayor City of Manningham
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The Wurundjeri girls show the visitors a traditional dance.


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Uncle Bill Nicholson and Dr Jim Poulter
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Bridget Halge
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Sorrento - Queenscliff Ferry Trip

A Spring day in October - what better time to take the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff?

The ferry service links two of Melbourne's beautiful coastal regions - Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.

It was a short walk from our hotel to Sorrento Pier and Ferry Terminal.


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The ferry leaves Sorrento.


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I photographed the Silver Gull and chick through the window from the inside of the ferry.

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The upper deck.

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We approach Queenscliff.




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A pilot boat returns to Queenscliff from guiding a ship through the Heads.
 
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