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George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung i(A84128 works by)
Born: Established: 1920 ; Died: Ceased: 1991
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Kija
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1 Race Relations, Power and Development 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 124-127) 'The people have a strong consciousness of the power of non-Aborigines over them, and resent the need to fight for small gains. This affects their attitudes to resource development in the east Kimberley - they are willing to share the resources of their country, but seek rights to support more equitable arrangements'.
1 Country 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 109-114) 'Many people (whose country lies elsewhere) feel cooped up in Turkey Creek, and are impatient to move back to their country'.
1 Private Life and Livelihoods 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 48-52) 'Work on cattle stations allowed people to get to know the 'country'. The wet-season gave ample opportunity for travel further afield, gathering foods, and participation in ceremonies'.
1 Aboriginal Labour 1989 single work oral history
— Appears in: Impact Stories of the East Kimberley 1989; (p. 33-47) 'Aboriginal labour became indispensable to the cattle industry, and made an important contribution to government activities and service industries in the region. Though paid only in kind, Aboriginal people held jobs which took advantage of their unique skills and knowledge of the country. Kija and Miriwoong people today argue that their role in the region's economic development should be acknowledged, as white people could not have managed without them'.
1 y separately published work icon How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails : An Aboriginal Story George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung , Pamela Lofts , Pamela Lofts (illustrator), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1987 Z1140872 1987 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'This book is based on a story told by George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun, Western Australia.

'The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, "We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation have to carry on the language that they learn from us.' (Publication summary)
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