Dictionary of Sydney

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Gnung-a Gnung-a Murremurgan

Aboriginal adventurer who became a friend and informant of David Collins, and travelled the Pacific on a British ship.

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Died
11 Jan 1809
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Anganángan
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Gnung-a Gnung-a Murremurgan Collins
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Gnung-a Gnung-a Murremurgan

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2009

Gnung-a Gnung-a Murremurgan sailed from Sydney to North America in 1793. Highly regarded by all he met, he played a significant role in Australia's early maritime history.