Ngarrindjeri - Famous Ngarrindjeri

Famous Ngarrindjeri

  • Poltpalingada Booboorowie (Tommy Walker), a popular Adelaide personality in the 1890s.
  • Ruby Hunter, musician.
  • Natascha McNamara, academic and activist.
  • David Unaipon, inventor and author. His picture is featured on the Australian $50 banknote.
  • James Unaipon, first Aboriginal deacon.

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