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Image information
- 1. Portrait of Tottie Quicksilver and son at Beaudesert, Beaudesert, Undated
- 2. Kuril dhagun facade, Brisbane (State Library of Queensland) 2010
- 3. Torres Strait Islander infantry men enjoying a day out on an Outrigger boat, 1945
- 4. Tractor travelling along a road on Yorke Island, Torres Strait, Queensland, 1984
Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders often knew a number of languages and dialects. This is because they were able to speak the language of their mother, father and spouse as well as languages from bordering groups.
Language centres in Queensland
Find out about some of the language centres currently operating in Queensland.
Cape York Bama Languages Corporation
Nalingu Aboriginal Corporation
North Queensland Regional Aboriginal Corporation Language Centre
Yugambeh Museum Language and Heritage Research Centre
More information
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Last updated: 4th October 2011
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