Year
-19000
Description
Prior to European settlement, the foreshore was occupied and used by the Menang (Noongar dialectal group) and their ancestors. At the time of European arrival, the foreshore and its hinterland belonged to the family of Mokare. The head of the family was Mokare’s brother, Nakinah.
Point Frederick at the western end of the foreshore and now the location of the Museum of the Great Southern was known in Menang as Kalyenup.
The foreshore was used for gatherings and in the summer was a focus for fishing.
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