Aboriginal Heritage

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Woi wurrung occupied an area which extended from the Werribee River in the south west, Mount Macedon in the north west, Mount William in the Great Divide to the north and across to Mount Baw Baw in the east. The following is a comprehensive examination of Aboriginal Heritage and Culture in the Monash region.

Acknowledgement of Country

Monash City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now known as Monash and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

Introduction

This report is a desktop study of the Aboriginal cultural heritage values within the City of Monash and has been commissioned by the City of Monash.
Background Information

The background information provided in the following section includes both the environmental and historical background of the study area and surrounding region.
Aboriginal Background Information

The information used to establish pre-settlement Aboriginal spatial organisation is mostly based on observations made by Europeans during the initial period of Contact and subsequent settlement of the study area region.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The first European to view the Dandenong Ranges was Mathew Flinders in 1802 as he landed at Port Phillip Bay and surveyed the land from atop Arthur's Seat. During his short stay during this trip Flinders encountered members of the Boon wurrung Tribe.
Previous Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Investigations

As with most parts of Australia, the study area would have been well known, if not utilized by Aboriginal people for at least the last 30,000 years.
Statutory Requirements

The following is a summary of the Victorian Cultural Heritage Legislation as provided by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
Glossary

The following is a summary of terms for further clarification.

Aboriginal Heritage

Acknowledgement of Country

Introduction

Background Information

Aboriginal Background Information

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

Previous Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Investigations

Statutory Requirements

Glossary

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