Beeliar | Sacha Ogilvie | Place Names Walyalup

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Sacha Ogilvie, a Noongar, Ballardong and Nanda woman, shares the meaning and memories of Beeliar | Wateryways.

The Beeliar holds sacred and social significance for Noongar people. It is the giver of life.

It was a means of travel, trade and provision of resources. It is a place of ceremonial and cultural importance.

It is the track and resting place of the Waugal or Rainbow Serpent. The Waugal not only created the Beeliar, but also remains ever present in it.

BEELIAR (bilya, beelya) = Waterways, estuaries, river