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Giles, Biddy/Biyarung (c. 1810–1888)

Dharawal woman and cultural leader

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Biddy Giles, centre, 1880

Biddy Giles, centre, 1880

State Library of New South Wales, 110318625, image no 42

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Biara
  • Biyarung
Birth

c. 1810
New South Wales, Australia

Death

1888 (aged ~ 78)
Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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