Reconciliation: Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner commemorative event
Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group warmly invites the community to gather for the annual commemoration of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner on January 20.
Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group warmly invites the community to gather for the annual commemoration of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner — two Tasmanian Aboriginal men who were tragically hanged in Melbourne in 1842.
Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner were convicted in relation to the deaths of two whale hunters in the Western Port area and became the first individuals publicly executed in Melbourne. Denied the right to give evidence at their trial, they were branded as “outlaws” at the time. Today, they are rightly recognised as freedom fighters who resisted colonial occupation.
The commemoration will take place at Wishart Reserve, Wonthaggi, on Tuesday January 20, from 10am to 12pm. The ceremony will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, guest speakers, and a collective remembrance.
All community members are welcome and light refreshments will be served after the event at the Wonthaggi Town Hall.
