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The plaque commemorates the life and legacy of acknowledged Aboriginal leader of coastal Sydney, Cora Gooseberry (1770s - 1852).
It was unveiled at Cove Street, near Camp Cove Reserve, on 11 August 2023, where she lived during the 1840s.
Cora Gooseberry, also known by her Aboriginal name recorded as Karoo, Carra, Caroo, Car-roo or Ba-ran-gan was an acknowledged Aboriginal leader of coastal Sydney, daughter of Moorooboora (Maroubra) and a wife of Bungaree, both prominent indigenous leaders. Cora was a holder of cultural knowledge and like Bungaree, a leader and well-known identity in the wider Sydney community during the early years of the Colony.
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
Location
| Address: | Cove Street, Camp Cove Reserve, Watsons Bay, 2029 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.840341 Long: 151.279931 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
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| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 11th August, 2023 |
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Woollahra Municipal Council
Cora Gooseberry
c1770s - 1852
Aboriginal leader and holder of cultural knowledge lived here at Camp Cove
Celebrating Our History
