Aboriginal burials on North Head

History
Immigration

Carvings
on site

Residents
in the past

Research is being conducted by DARWALA-LIA. Emma Lee spoke to the Annual General Meeting of Friends of Quarantine Station, Inc, about some of the findings of DARWALA-LIA. 

Important resources such as white clay and paper bark trees were available on North Head which made it a valued place for burial ceremonies.

Some Aboriginal human remains have been found on North Head especially near the Quarantine Station wharf. This means that it is inappropriate to use the wharf buildings for a restaurant. In fact, consultation and negotiation with Aboriginal people will be necessary before any re-use activities are planned for this site.

Emma Lee, archeologist 
Aboriginal Heritage Consultant
Photo: P.Caldwell