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Daji Limerick Daji Limerick i(A112817 works by) (a.k.a. Karimarra (Skin name))
Born: Established: Pilbara area, North Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal Yinhawangka ; Aboriginal
(Storyteller) assertion
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BiographyHistory

Daji Limerick was born near Mount Vernon Homestead but her birth date is unknown. Limerick's mother died when she was very young and Limerick was raised by her uncle. As a child, Limerick spoke her language but has lost it since living in town. At the age of eight, Limerick went to Ashburton Downs station and grew up there. She was promised to a man but ended up marrying Joe Limerick and had seven children.

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