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Dr Gary Presland who is an archaeologist, historian and writer, with interests in both pre-contact First Nations history and natural history in the Melbourne area, will be our keynote speaker at the 11th of June, Australian Plants Society - Cardinia Region Inc. Meeting.At the time of European settlement, the Port Phillip region was the country of three Indigenous language groups that were part of the Kulin ‘nation’.
The Cardinia area was within the estate of a Boon Wurrung speaking clan called Yallockbulluc. As part of the Kulin, these people were connected in a variety of ways with clans that were as far away as the Murray River.
Dr Gary Presland will detail the nature of these connections, and also elaborate on how these First Nations people sustained themselves, at the same time honouring and caring for their country.
Dr Presland is the author of several published books on these subjects, including First People: The Eastern Kulin of Melbourne, Port Phillip and Central Victoria, and The Place For A Village: How Nature Has Shaped The City Of Melbourne.
For more information about Dr Presland's work refer to his website https://garypresland.com.au/
Gary is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, and an Honorary Associate of Museum Victoria.
Doors of the main Function Room, for the presentation, will open from 7:10pm, with an expected start time of 7:30pm.
After the presentation member's native plant cuttings will be shown and discussion, and the raffle drawn for plant prizes. Tickets are 3 for $1.
To round out the evening supper will be served.
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62 Cameron Way, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia, 13 Cameron Way, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia,Pakenham, Victoria