The Mudlangga to Yertabulti project listened
to the stories of Aboriginal people who had
lived in Port Adelaide for many years. Our
story-tellers each had different memories and
different stories, and we felt it was important to
‘tell it like we heard it’.
The signs, this brochure and our web page
are direct quotes, with the permission of the
story teller. This information does not attempt
to provide a complete picture of Aboriginal
life, history and culture, it is the authentic
experience of much-respected members of
our community.
Some of the participants in the project on a
tour to inspect the sites for signage.
Back row L-R: Karl Telfer, Sharon Chester, Margaret
Brodie, Uncle Lewis O’Brien.
Front row L-R: Kristine Peters (KPPM), Janet Taylor
(Port Adelaide Enfield Council), Auntie Josie Agius,
Auntie Josie Judge-Rigney, Mary Williams,
Bonnie Brodie.
The reinstatement of Kaurna language and culture in the Port
and surrounds brings with it new enthusiasm to rediscover
stories of cultural significance and re-learn rituals for future
generations to relate to and be proud of.
Kaurna Cultural Heritage Survey
Meanings of Symbols
The circle drawing design is a ‘Cultural
Indicator’ and the circles on the map
represent the vibration of pause and
movement through space.
The Snake Design is a ‘Creation Ancestor –
Yura’ and is the author of the natural law
for country
The Emu Design footprints speak of the
‘Tjilbruke story and the Emus being pursued
along the coastline towards Mudlangga –
Pelican Point’
The Shield – Mullabakka is about Ceremony,
Manhood, Protection and Defence. Each
Family clan has their own design coming
from their country totem design.
