Dictionary of Sydney

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Yemmerrawanne

Aboriginal youth who accompanied Bennelong when he sailed to England with Governor Phillip in 1792.

Milestone
Departed Sydney
10 Dec 1792
Died
Eltham, London, England
18 May 1794
Name
Alternate
Imerewanga
Alternate
Yemmerawanie
Alternate
Yemmerawanie
Alternate
Yem-mer-ra-wan-ne–Ta-bong-en–Tan-ni
Alternate
Yemmerrawannie
Alternate
Yuremany
Position

Yemmerrawanne

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Yemmerrawanne was one of the first Eora men to meet the British, and was a regular visitor to the home of Captain Arthur Phillip, Governor of New South Wales. When Phillip returned to London in December 1792 Yemmerrawanne, and his kinsman Bennelong, travelled with him. Although a young man, Yemmerrawanne died in London. A headstone marks his passing, but the location of his remains is unknown.