Monthly Archives: June 2009

Aboriginal elder the last speaker of his language

Courier Mail article by Peter Michael and Natalie Gregg He is a living relic and an ancient linguistic treasure.Kuku Thaypan elder Tommy George, 82, is the sole surviving fluent speaker of his language.

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Indigenous language champion Grant honoured

A man who has spent decades promoting Indigenous language has been named a member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Wiradjuri elder Stan Grant Senior has seen his language almost disappear after it was banned from use. … Continue reading

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