black and white photograph, "Black Andy of lake Tyers ORBOST 1/3/21", 1. 2.1921

Historical information

In 1861 the Lake Tyers Mission Station was established by the Church of England missionary Reverend John Bulmer, to house some of the Gunaikurnai survivors of the conflict. The peninsula, which has a lake on each side, was known to its traditional owners as Bung Yarnda.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of an older, bearded Aboriginal man. He is sitting outdoors in front of a leafy bush. He is wearing a suit.

Inscriptions & markings

Black Andy of Lake Tyers ORBOST 1/3/21
L.G.W. photo 741

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