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City of Armadale - History House > Records

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL STICK

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Overview

Wooden stick which has been smoothed through use. The stick has a larger head at one end, which has been cut from a tree at one time. The head tapers down quite quickly and the remainder of the stick is of a relatively uniform diameter, slowly tapering to

Historical information

The stick was found in the hills of Armadale and was taken to the finder's home. These people started to feel unwell and brought the stick to Rockingham Council. A smoking ceremony was completed and the stick remained at City of Rockingham until it was do

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cwa-org-33-COA2023.37

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City of Rockingham

Statement of significance

This item represents the continual use and occupation of lands that are today the City of Armadale by the Whadjuk Noongar people.

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Thursday, 9 May, 2024

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