NAIDOC Week (2 July to 9 July 2023) is soon approaching and it is a great time to get to know more about the fascinating Aboriginal history of our City.
When Europeans arrived at Sydney Cove in January 1788, the Wallumedegal or Wallumattagal were the traditional owners of the area we now call Ryde and had lived here for thousands of years.
If you live or spend time around our City, you are likely to be familiar with some Aboriginal words, whether you know it or not!
Dozens of local street names are based on Aboriginal words. But do you know what they mean?
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