Coranderrk Mission

For our assignment we decided to do some research into Coranderrk Mission, we found the following link, which provides information regarding Coranderrk Mission and it's establishment. Dont forget to look at some of the amazing photos on the right hand side. Click to view link:  Coranderrk Mission: http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/fight-rights/indigenous-rights/coranderrk-mission

The above photo is an overall view of Coranderrk Mission, Coranderrk Mission is located in Healesville, Victoria, about 65kms from Melbourne. This distance was often walked by William Barak, whom would walk into Melbourne to fight for the rights of his people. The above photo, is an extract from one of his letters to the Aboriginal Board of Protection. To find out more about Coranderrk Staion , please click on the following link.Missions http://www.abc.net.au/missionvoices/coranderrk/default.htm

Posted by Troy, Alex, and John

Wominjeka

Wominjeka means welcome in the Woiwurrung language. We also discovered that the music playing at the William Barak Bridge is a welcome to country song. We thought we would share it with you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2yMef256vU

Shared by Paul, Phillip and Cane

The Queen Victoria Markets

Posted by Bernadette, Yolanda and Silvia

The Queen Victoria Markets located in the city on the corner of Elizabeth Street, and Victoria Street, is built over a burial ground, which is thought to have as many as 10, 000 bodies buried underneath the car park and the sheds. Both Indigenous and non Indigenous people are buried at the sight. As a group we found this information eery and also hard to fathom. The following link provides you with the history surrounding the site; http://melbournewalks.com.au/the-old-melbourne-cemetery-queen-victoria-market-tour/ We also found the following article, regarding the development of the area and the debate that surrounds it; Development Debate http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/bodies-under-queen-vic-haunt-market-revamp-20110311-1bqsp.html The photograph above is a memorial to all the people buried at the Queen Victoria Market site, which is located at the corner of Therry and Queen Street. 

OVER TO YOU!!!!

Over the last few weeks we have looked at the Indigenous clans that make up Victoria, and the languages spoken by these clans. We have learnt about the Kulin Nation, and sites of significance to the Indigenous people of Victoria. Now it is your turn to share the information you have gathered, facts you have found interesting, or an area of particular interest to you.

John Batman

I never knew until the other day that Batman avenue is named after John Batman, it was great doing the walking tour of Melbourne.

Patricia, 6S

Wurundjeri Way

When i was driving with my mum to St Kilda, we noticed this sign. 

Posted by Rebecca, class 6S 

William Barak Bridge

The William Barak Bridge is named after William Barak, who was apart of the Wurundjeri clan. I really enjoyed the walk as now i know why, and who certain things are named after.

Posted by Trent, grade 6S