Dictionary of Sydney

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Daringa

Mooroo-ore woman from the Maroubra clan who was married to Colebee, a Cadigal elder. Her name was also transcribed as Da-ring-ha, Daringah, Dorringah, Gnaringa-a and Taringa.

Milestone
Died
1795
Name
Alternate
Daringa Barangaroo
Alternate
Da-ring-ha
Alternate
Dorringa
Alternate
Gnaringa-a
Alternate
Taringa
Occupation
Relationship
Sibling
Spouse
Child of
Sibling
Parent of

Daringa

,
2011

Daringa lived through the arrival of the Europeans, and with her husband Colebee, got to know some of the officials and settlers. Her gentle demeanour was noted by a number of colonists who took an interest in her life and family.