Theresa Walley Theresa Walley i(A103513 works by) (birth name: Theresa Winmar)
Born: Established: Kellerberrin, Meckering - Cunderdin - Kellerberrin area, Northam - Southern Cross area, Southwest Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Noongar / Nyoongar / Nyoongah / Nyungar / Nyungah / Noonygar
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1 y separately published work icon Mardang Waakarl-ak The journey of the Rainbow Serpent Theresa Walley , Karen Manton (editor), Maree Klesch (editor), Theresa Walley (illustrator), Cheryl Martin (illustrator), Biara Martin (illustrator), Karl Brand (illustrator), Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2013 7443170 2013 selected work picture book children's dreaming story

'This book contains six Wadjak stories composed by Theresa Walley and illustrated by herself, her daughter Cheryl Martin and granddaughter Biara Martin.'

'Yok Waakarl wer Yondok – Rainbow Serpent and Crocodile, tells of the creation of the rivers, lakes and waterholes is Wadjak country. It is a story of romance and courage as the mother Rainbow Serpent fights the crocodile from the north to protect Noongar Country. Many Noongar place names are included in this story as we travel with the Waakarl on her journey through Wadjak country.'

'Joondia Jili JiliI was a beautiful woman who tried to protect children from the evil magic man. Joondia Jili Jili threw the children into the sky to protect them and they transformed into the beautiful milky-way.'

'Noompat wer Karda – The Numbat and The Racehorse Goanna were two friends; well that was before they wanted to dress-up and show off their teenage colours. This story teaches us about friendship, loyalty and those that have true talent.'

'Pinjarra Waakarl is the protector of children and carer of Noongar people in the Murray River district, however this Waakarl is not so kind to those who want to disturb the tranquility and harmony of the Murray.'

'Danakat is the tragic story of how seven sisters lost their lives while searching for their father. The story tells of a family’s love and devotion to each other and how they stayed together for eternity.'

'Koodjal Nop is a tale of what can happen when disobedient boys don’t obey their elders.' (Source: Publisher's website)

1 y separately published work icon Kooba Djer-Djer wer Boodalang Mililyang Theresa Walley , Batchelor : Batchelor Press , 2009 6046674 2009 selected work prose Indigenous story

Two bilingual stories in English and Noongar Wadjak. The tales tell of friendship and care and what can happen when people forget their friends.

(Source: Publisher's website)

1 Whales at Bremer Bay Theresa Walley , 2000 single work prose
— Appears in: From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia 2000; (p. 122)
1 Memories i "Living at home with Mum and Dad", Theresa Walley , 2000 single work poetry
— Appears in: From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia 2000; (p. 117-122)
1 Happy Times Theresa Walley , 2000 single work autobiography
— Appears in: From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia 2000; (p. 116-117)
1 Coral Bay i "It was different from where I came from -", Theresa Walley , 2000 single work poetry
— Appears in: From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia 2000; (p. 115)
1 That Old Camp Oven Theresa Walley , 2000 single work autobiography
— Appears in: From Our Hearts : An Anthology of New Aboriginal Writing from Southwest Western Australia 2000; (p. 115)
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