Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
Heirisson Island, Adelaide Tce East Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1982 to 1986
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 09 May 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
Symbolises an aspect of the early interaction between two cultures.
In 1984 a tribute to Yagan in the form of a Bronze statue was unveiled on Heirisson Island.
Yagan was the son of Midgegooroo, who belonged to a tribal group of aboriginals that occupied a tract of land south of the Swan and Canning River in an area referred to as Beelier. Yagan and his friends continued to defend their territory but in 1832 were overpowered. Yagan and his companions were imprisoned on Carnac Island. The head of Yagan was brutally hacked from the body and taken to England by Ensign Dale and exhibited. On 1 September 1997 a delegation of Nyoongar elders brought back Yagan's head 'kaat' to country. This led to vandalism of the statue. His kaat has been buried in a memorial park in July 2010 so that his spirit can become whole again.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COP Heritage Place Files | City of Perth and SWALSC |
Other Aboriginal Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
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