Ngurlu facts for kids
The Ngurlu people, also known as the Ngulutjara or Ngurlutjarra, are an Aboriginal Australian group. They traditionally lived in a part of Western Australia.
Where the Ngurlu Lived: Their Traditional Lands
The Ngurlu people had a large traditional homeland. According to a researcher named Tindale, their land covered about 5,000 square miles (13,000 km2). This area stretched from places like Menzies to Malcolm.
Their land reached Mount Ida in the northwest. To the east, it included areas around Lake Raeside, Yerilla, and the salt lake called Lake Ballard.
The Ngurlu people traveled across their lands, which included "mulga scrublands." These are areas with many small trees and shrubs. Their southern boundary was where the mulga trees stopped and "mallee Eucalypt" country began. This area had different types of eucalyptus trees, including "salmon gum bushland."
Changes to Ngurlu Lands: A Brief History
Over time, people from other countries started moving into the Ngurlu's traditional lands. These newcomers included gold miners looking for riches and people who set up large farms called pastoral leases.
This arrival of new people put a lot of pressure on all the Aboriginal groups in the area. Other Aboriginal groups, like the Waljen and Nangatadjara people, also moved westward. This movement further impacted the Ngurlu people and their way of life.
Other Names for the Ngurlu People
The Ngurlu people are also known by several other names, including:
- Jan.
- Jata.
- Njata.
- Nata.
- Ngulutjara.
- Nguludjara.
- Kuru.
- Kurutjara.
