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Standing by Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner

Photograph at the Standing by Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner Monument

Tunnerminnerwait was an Aboriginal resistance fighter and a clansman of the Parperloihener people, originating from Tasmania. He is remembered by several names, including Pevay and Jack of Cape Grim. George Augustus Robinson also recorded him as Jack Napoleon Tarraparrura and Tunninerpareway. Tunnerminnerwait lived during the early colonial period in Australia and his life represents a significant chapter of Indigenous resistance.

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