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Giles, Biddy

Aboriginal woman who had extensive knowledge of Dharawal land from the south side of the Georges River to Wollongong and was a well known guide for settlers.

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Giles, Biddy

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Biddy Giles was a Dharawal woman who lived her whole life on her people's country. With her husband Billy, she guided groups of travellers on shooting and fishing trips, telling stories and sharing her skills and knowledge of the river and its wildlife.