The peace party at the soak: Frances Bodkin

Auntie Frances Bodkin, with Karen Maber and Peter Read visit a soak near Mt Annan where early farmer, William Howe, ran for help when he saw a large group of Aborigines congregating near his house, imagining they were there to wage war on him. Auntie Frances also discusses how these permanent waters are being depleted.

Keywords: Identity; heritage; early settlement; change, city.

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