Question regarding the Minister's awareness of the Aboriginal significance of land south of Bardon Park, Maylands, specifically the area known as 'Malgamongup'. The Minister confirms awareness of the site's significance as a Nyungar camping ground.

AnsweredQoN 5826Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 September 2016
Portfolio
Planning

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I refer to the land south of Bardon Park in Maylands, owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission, and ask is the Minister aware of the Aboriginal significance of this site, including the many fresh water springs in this area known as “Malgamongup”?

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Answered
12 October 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
36 days
Yes. The Bardon Park area known as “Malgamongup” was a camping ground of the Nyungar people well into the last century.

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