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Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 The Wa:tji Bird
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A story about long ago when all the birds of the land were arguing. The eagle and the hawk argued over who was the best hunter. The pelican and the ibis argued over who had the longest beak. In addition, all the parrots were arguing about whom had the prettiest feathers. So one little bird, the Wa:Tji bird, suggested that to end all the arguments, they have a contest to see who could fly the highest.

Notes

  • The Ngarrindjeri people are from the Riverina region in the Coorong and around the mouth of the Murray River on the border of South Australia.
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