Banner Credit: Two-up coins. (Photo courtesy of Brenton Rossow)
Getting together at the homes of different families to play cards and two-up was an important part of social life for the Noongar community of East Perth.
The card houses were usually organised by older women who would charge a small ‘toke’ or fee to cover their expenses and refreshments.
The most popular card game was a form of rummy called ‘yabble’.
While the adults played cards for small sums of money, the kids would also gather and play together in backyards or on neighbouring streets.
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John Pell
Shirley Harris
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Two Up coins (Photo courtesy of Brenton Rossow).
Marie & Shirley playing cards in the backyard, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Brenton Rossow)
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