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Large Aboriginal statues depicting early Aboriginal life at Wyndham 3 Mile. The statues were built as part of a Bi-Centenary project and originally intended for Kings Park in Perth as an Indigenous People contribution towards Reconciliation and the development of a new Australian society.  

A commemorative ceremony was held in 1990 headed by Ernie Bridge, the MLA for the Kimberley.

Location

Address:Koolama Street, Warriu Park, Wyndham, 6740
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -15.483889
Long: 128.119444
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Indigenous
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Designer:
Artist:Andrew Hickson (sculptor)
Monument Manufacturer:Joorook Ngarni Aboriginal Corporation
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1990
Front Inscription

Warriu Park is dedicated to those who prepared us for today.

Built by Joorook Ngarni this monument was presented to the citizens of Wyndham.

Aboriginal spirits will always survive in this timeless and beautiful land.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au