The Governor and Walter McGuire speaking about mens only sight Go Cultural: Karrgatup (Kings Park) Walking Tour October 13, 2020 By Adele Hollywood The Governor and Ms Annus joined a walking tour around ‘Karrgatup’ (the local Noongar name for Mt Eliza and Kings Park) run by Walter and Meg McGuire from Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences. The Governor and Walter McGuire speaking about mens only site The Governor and Ms Annus heard of the cultural significance of the area and the different sacred spaces within it as well as some interesting examples of local bush medicine. Walter McGuire explaining about the cultural significance of the site The Governor can be seen being ‘hugged’ by the ‘Scar Tree’ or Tuart. Men would carve out sections of the tree to make tools and implements such as throwing sticks or ‘coolamons’ (dishes). The tree carvings were also used by women to rest babies in when completing other duties. The Governor being ‘hugged’ by the ‘Scar Tree’ or Tuart Mr McGuire begin with a Noongar welcome before providing the Governor and Ms Annus with the opportunity to walk through the Park’s beautiful native flora against the backdrop of the City skyline listening about its unique Aboriginal Dreamtime story. Walter and Meg McGuire speaking to the Governor in front of a Boab Tree Post navigation The Governor meets with Ross and Agnes Andersen former owner/operator of Agostino’s WholesaleGovernor meets with Dean of St George’s Cathedral – Very Reverend Chris Chataway View all Articles
