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Yirawala (1897–1976)

artist and Aboriginal elder

Yirawala (1897-1976), by unknown photographer

Yirawala (1897-1976), by unknown photographer

ABC TV Collection, Northern Territory Library, PH0416/0005

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Yirawala (1897-1976), by unknown photographer

Yirawala (1897-1976), by unknown photographer

ABC TV Collection, Northern Territory Library, PH0416/0005

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1897
Northern Territory, Australia

Death

17 April, 1976 (aged ~ 79)
Croker Island, Northern Territory, Australia

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