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Billibellary (c. 1799–10 August 1846) was a song maker and influential ngurungaeta of the Wurundjeri-willam clan during the early years of European settlement of Melbourne. He was known by various names including Billi-billeri,[1] Billibellary, Jika Jika, Jacky Jacky and Jaga Jaga.[2] He was an astute and diplomatic leader, described as powerfully built with an influence and reputation that extended well beyond his clan.[3]

  1. ^ Massola, p. 7.
  2. ^ Ellender and Christiansen, p. 35.
  3. ^ Ellender and Christiansen, pp. 18–23.

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Billibellary

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Billibellary (c. 1799–10 August 1846) was a song maker and influential ngurungaeta of the Wurundjeri-willam clan during the early years of European settlement...

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Wurundjeri

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between Indigenous and European Australians was Batman's Treaty, signed by Billibellary. His son, Simon Wonga, and other Kulin nation leaders requested land...

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ritual fighting, although not in uniform. As senior Wurundjeri elder, Billibellary's cooperation for the proposal was important for its success, and after...

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Mount William stone axe quarry

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the Merri Creek and Yarra River near Dights Falls; the burial site of Billibellary; the location of the Aboriginal Protectorate, Native Police Corps headquarters...

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Battle of Yering

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