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Name
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Ukerebagh Island Aboriginal Reserve
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Type of carceral site
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Reserve, Station, or Mission
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Dates of use
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1927 – 1951
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Quote
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Unlike many Aboriginal stations or reserves of the era, Ukerebagh had no official resident manager due to its swampy and mosquito-infested terrain. This absence gave residents some autonomy, including the ability to move discreetly between the island and nearby communities like Fingal and Tweed Heads. [...] But, because there was no resident manager, like most missions and reserves of the time, Tweed Gooris were able to sneak on and off the island whenever they wanted, using their intimate knowledge of the moon and tides, and using their skills in watercraft and navigation. They were able to visit family and friends who lived in other camps at Fingal and Tweed.
Short Story, Narrative Non-Fiction.
Saunders, Mykaela. "Yugarrie." Words to Sing the World Alive: Celebrating First Nations Languages, University of Queensland Press, 2024, p. 141.
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Authority
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NSW Aborigines Protection Act
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Contact
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Kieren
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identifier
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SITE-UIAR