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Note: The main custodians of this songline are Ross and Stuart Guymala.
Issue Details: First known date: 2016... 2016 Wardbukkarra
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'The story of the creation of the First People of Western Arnhem Land and the battle between good and evil, resulting in the songs and stories handed down today.' (Source : Screen Australia website)

Notes

  • 'Wardbukkarra is a traditional story from the Bininj people of central western Arnhem Land. The main custodians of this songline are Ross and Stuart Guymala and the story is based on the area around their homeland Manmoyi.'

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Language: Aboriginal Bininj Gun-Wok / Bininj Kunwok For further information, see: http://bininjgunwok.org.au/ and AUSTLANG (N186)
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      :       Manmoyi Music, Skinnyfish Music ,       2016 .
      Extent: 12 min.p.
      Series: form y separately published work icon Songlines on Screen Australia : National Indigenous Television Screen Australia , 2016 9611637 2016 series - publisher film/TV

      'Due to the success of the first Songlines on Screen Initiative held in 2014, both Screen Australia and NITV are pleased to announce a second Songlines on Screen initiative opportunity.'

      'This initiative aims to give place to some of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songlines that are integral to the makeup of Indigenous Australia, incorporating the full spectrum of storytelling including dance, song, art, body painting, and sites of significance.' (Source: Screen Australia website)
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Subjects:
  • West Arnhem Land, Arnhem Land, Top End, Northern Territory,
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