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Jimmie Barker Jimmie Barker i(A71583 works by)
Born: Established: 28 Jul 1900 Cunnamulla, Cunnamulla area, South West Queensland, Queensland, ; Died: Ceased: 1972
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal Muruwari / Murrawarri ; Aboriginal
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BiographyHistory

Jimmie Barker's father was German (the original surname 'Bocher' was changed to 'Barker') and his mother was the daughter of a Scottish father and a Muruwari mother. During his childhood, he spent some time growing up in Brewarrina Mission and was looked after by a man named King Clyde who eventually handed down his 'gorget' or breastplate to Barker. King Clyde was also a Muruwari man who had been ascribed his status as king by settlers.

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