Maps showing Aboriginal Language Groups in 1788

Here is the map you had on your booklet about Aboriginal people’s connection to the land that you worked on with Ms Keating. It shows the Aboriginal language groups in Australia in 1788.  You can zoom in on this map to see where Margaret River is and where the Wadandi people lived.

ABORIGINAL MAP with GENERAL AREAS – 1996 HORTON

ABORIGINAL MAP

TINDALE MAP – this is the very first map ever made showing Aboriginal Australia and you can zoom right in easily to read it.  Norman Tindale published this map around 1940.

You will be looking at these maps and comparing them to the Map of Australia you know today with States and Territories.  You will be finding out and using thinking skills as you compare these maps and answer the questions on your worksheet.

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