Beriguruk facts for kids
The Beriguruk were a group of First Peoples who lived in the Northern Territory of Australia. Sadly, it is thought that the Beriguruk people are no longer with us today. They had a special connection to their land and culture, which was passed down through many generations.
Where the Beriguruk Lived
The Beriguruk people lived in a specific part of the Northern Territory. Their traditional lands were located south from the mouth of the Mary River. They mainly lived on the eastern side of this river, moving further inland.
They did not often visit the marshy areas or beaches along the coast. These coastal lands were usually used by another group of First Peoples, the Djerimanga. The Beriguruk preferred the areas along the river, which provided them with resources for their way of life.
Other Names for the Beriguruk
Over time, the Beriguruk people were known by several different names. These names were sometimes used by other groups or recorded by explorers and researchers.
Some of the other names include:
- Perrigurruk
- Eri or Erei
- Rereri or Reveri
- Wolna, Woolna, Woolner, Wulnar, Woolnough, or Wulna
- Wuna
- Birrigarak (This name was used by the Warray people, another Indigenous group)
- Berrigurruk or Berugurruk
These different names show how various groups might have referred to the Beriguruk people throughout history.
