Naming of Maam Gaduying Park – Bellingen Shire Reconciliation Project: Project Photo

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This naming of the parklands in front of Bellingen Shire Council Administration Building to recognise the original custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr People. "Maam Gaduying” means "meeting place" in the Gumbaynggirr. Pictured is Mayor Mark Troy and Gumbainggirr Elder Uncle Tom Kelly.

This naming of the parklands in front of Bellingen Shire Council Administration Building to recognise the original custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr People. "Maam Gaduying” means "meeting place" in the Gumbaynggirr. Pictured is Mayor Mark Troy and Gumbainggirr Elder Uncle Tom Kelly.

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