King Billy
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King Billy is recognized as an important ancestral figure for the Warrgamay community, whose remains, including his skull and femur, were taken following a grave robbery in the early 1900s. His return is a significant part of the repatriation process that seeks to honor the ancestors and restore their connection to their land and culture.
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Among the remains returned was his direct ancestor, King Billy, whose skull and femur were taken following a grave robbery in the early 1900s.
Aboriginal remains returned from London’s Natural History Museum in one of largest repatriations to dateThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-04-11
Australia· 2025-04-11
