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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Barangaroo

Barangaroo was an Eora woman of the Cameragal people. Second wife of Bennelong, she was a skilled fisherwoman with presence and authority in her community and the early colony.

Milestone
Died
1791
Name
Commemorated by
Barangaroo
05 Oct 2007
Occupation
Fisher
Position
Member
Cameragal people
Relationship
Spouse
Bennelong

Barangaroo and the Eora Fisherwomen

CC BY-SA 2.0
by
Grace Karskens
,
2014
supported by
City of Sydney - Cultural Ribbon Foreshore Histories Project

Barangaroo was one of the powerful figures in Sydney's early history. She had knowledge of laws, teaching and women's rituals and held the respect of Governor Phillip and his officers who were fascinated by the Eora women and their formidable fishing skills.

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