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  • 2 years ago
The “Gweagal spears” stolen in 1770 by Captain Cook and his crew were returned to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community including direct descendants of the Gweagal.

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00:00Instead of conflict we have a partnership and instead of a misunderstanding we have
00:23a shared vision.
00:25Today we have an opportunity to celebrate these spears and what they represent for us,
00:30Australia and the whole world.

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