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'Wumun Turi is a collection of stories from Aboriginal women in the Pilbara of Western Australia. Rose Murray has recorded a number of stories that share their history, culture and hopes for the future. The stories are from Aboriginal women of all ages and demonstrate that Pilbara Aboriginal women are survivors, workers and teachers. Wumun Turi is a way of continuing the tradition of storytelling in Aboriginal communities that is being threatened by TV, videos and busy lives.' (Source: Introduction)
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Port Hedland,
Pilbara area,
North Western Australia,
Western Australia,:Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre
, 2001 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Introduction, single work criticism (p. 1-6)
- If you Still Hangin' On Me, We Go Together!, Rose Murray (interviewer), Mabel Tommy , single work oral history (p. 7-20)
- On That Horse Been Buck!, Rose Murray (interviewer), Alma Grey , single work oral history (p. 21-26)
- Proper Big One Job, Rose Murray (interviewer), Nyaparu William , single work oral history (p. 27-40)
- Well We Never Been Starvin, Rose Murray (interviewer), Lena Brown , single work oral history (p. 41-54)
- We Bujiman Y'know, Rose Murray (interviewer), Bertha Lindsay , single work oral history (p. 55-69)
-
I Cry Mmmm,
Rose Murray
(interviewer),
Nyaparu
,
single work
oral history
interview
(p. 59-69)'This story is close to me. This woman was with her daughter Lena McGrath and my mother when they were taken from our family at Warrawagine Station in 1938. Lena eventually came back to the Pilbara, found her mother and was with her when she died. There are many Aboriginal children who have been taken away that we are still looking for. The Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority and Department of Community Development have got old files that can help trace our history. This was the hardest and most painful story. This is what it's about'.
- White Man By Gee They Breed Away Properly!, Rose Murray (interviewer), Nyaparu Parker , single work oral history (p. 71-103)
- If We Weren't In The Truck We Were In A Tent, Rose Murray (interviewer), Lorraine Injie , single work oral history (p. 103-109)
- That One They Use For Medicine, Rose Murray (interviewer), Nyaparu Gardiner , single work oral history (p. 111-115)
- They'd Have To Go Ever So Slow, Rose Murray (interviewer), Anne Sibosado , single work oral history (p. 117-122)
- And Life Is A Bed Of Roses Now, Rose Murray (interviewer), Mary Agale , single work oral history (p. 123-135)
-
We Used To Get These Big Red Sores Like Flesh,
Rose Murray
(interviewer),
June Injie
,
single work
oral history
(p. 135-139)June Injie is a young grandmother who wanted to tell a story about the Montebello Island explosions in the 1950's. These islands are offshore Onslow.
- The Safe House Is The Quietest House On The Block, Rose Murray (interviewer), Doreen James , single work oral history (p. 141-147)
- Somewhere To Get Away From Home, Rose Murray (interviewer), Vernice Councillor , Nyaparu Matas , single work oral history (p. 149-161)
- I Couldn't Leave Him Just Like That, Rose Murray (interviewer), Marilyn Clifton , single work oral history (p. 163-178)
- Cards : Never Again! I Lose All My Clothes, Rose Murray (interviewer), Ada Stewart , single work oral history (p. 179-182)
- That's Where You find Out All The News, Rose Murray (interviewer), Janet Stewart , single work oral history (p. 183-186)
- We Can't Play Basketball Or Football, Rose Murray (interviewer), single work oral history (p. 187-191)
- Don't Give Up, Rose Murray (interviewer), Violet Sampson , single work oral history (p. 193-195)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 23 Sep 2015 14:21:08
Subjects:
- Pilbara area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,
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