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Kemaliya (?–?)

Kemaliya (?–?) was from Muralag (Prince of Wales Island), Torres Strait. She was a member of the Wild Australia Show that toured south-eastern Australia in 1892–93. Her husband, Gida, and adopted son, Kawara, were also members of the show.

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  • Michael Aird, Lindy Allen, Chantal Knowles, Paul Memmott, Maria Nugent, Tim O'Rourke and Jonathan Richards, Wild Australia Show

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'Kemaliya (?–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/kemaliya-32094/text39656, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Alternative Names
  • Camilay
  • Camulla
  • Camaleea
  • Comali
  • Domali
  • Queen
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