Swan River

Banner Credit: Boodjar Nakolak Yanginy, artwork representing the Derbarl Yerrigan and Vincent wetlands by Jade Dolman and JD Penangke for City of Vincent 

Where the Swan River/Derbarl Yerrigan curves around East Perth is a significant place for Noongar people.

The area is home to several registered aboriginal sites noted for being a Noongar camping and meeting place with a special spiritual connection to the Waugal and other important creation stories. 

Many storytellers talked about their special connection to the river.  

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Gordon Cole


Gallery

Aerial photo of Perth Oval to Belmont Park, 1980  (State Library of Western Australia)

 

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