Mowla Bluff Kimberleys WA

Thanks John.

Was talking to Phil B tonight and he thought the DD people would have no objections to a polite request. I'll keep you informed.

Cheers.

Hi

the entrance Gate to Dampier Downs was locked two years ago. Therefore it might be advisible to phone Dampier Downs before travelling there.

Andy

Thanks Mick. Phil advised same; will do.

Cheers.

Hi Paul.

I hadn't heard of that but a search gave me the link here:

Mowla Bluff Massacre - ABC Report


Many thanks.

I had dealings with the Jarlmadangah people 10 or 15 years ago when they were trying to get past the decades of bad memories and trauma they had lived with for 80-odd years. I had the sense the whole thing was very fragile for them and even listing it on the WA Register of Aboriginal Sites involved endless discussion, so I would imagine the notion of white fellas visiting the site would be a complete anathema to them.

Having said that, and now done my own google search & read everything there is to read, it appears the Jarlmadangah people may have reached some level of peace about the Mowla Bluff Massacre, so establishing a relationship with them may well gain you access.

They are wonderful people and quite open the white fellas of good will who can bring something of value to them (which is generally NOT money). It is not uncommon for people to stay with them for months and help build something or teach in the school or develop skills or relationships of value for their community.

I have met several such people who thought whilst they had bought undoubted benefits to Jarlmadangah, they were in no doubt that they had received greater benefits for themselves. As the old saying goes, giving has its rewards.