Kungadidji facts for kids
The Kungadutji were an Indigenous Australian people. They lived in the state of Queensland, Australia.
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Who Were the Kungadutji People?
The Kungadutji were one of Australia's many First Nations groups. They had their own unique culture and language. Their history is an important part of Australia's past.
Where Did the Kungadutji Live?
The Kungadutji people lived in a large area of land. This land was about 2,800 square miles (7,250 square kilometers). It was located in the Channel Country of Queensland. This area is known for its many rivers and creeks.
Their land was connected to the Cooper Creek river system. It was north of a place called Durham Downs. To the east, their land reached near Mount Howitt and Kyabra Creek. In the northwest, it was close to Lake Yamma Yamma.
The Kungadutji shared borders with other Indigenous groups. These included the Kuungkari, Bidia, and Kulumali peoples.
What Happened When Settlers Arrived?
White settlers started moving into Kungadutji lands between 1874 and 1878. They also settled on the lands of the nearby Kuungkari and Bidia peoples. At that time, about 1,200 Indigenous people lived in these three groups.
Within a few years, by 1883, the number of men in these groups had greatly decreased. This was due to the conflicts and diseases that came with the new settlers. The arrival of settlers changed the lives of the Kungadutji people forever.
Other Names for the Kungadutji
The Kungadutji people were also known by a few other names. These names include:
- Kungaditji
- Kungarditchi
- Kunatatchee
A Few Kungadutji Words
Here are some words from the Kungadutji language:
- dethee or conatha means wild dog.
- copunya or moonaroo means father.
- ominya means mother.
