Tjuroro people facts for kids
The Tjuroro people, also known as the Jurruru, were an Aboriginal Australian group. They lived in the western part of Western Australia. Their history is an important part of Australia's rich cultural past.
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Who Were the Tjuroro People?
The name Tjuroro likely meant 'lowlanders'. This was to show they were different from the Kurama people, who were known as 'uplanders'. This suggests they lived in lower areas compared to their neighbours.
What Language Did They Speak?
The Tjuroro people spoke a language called Jurruru. Languages are a key part of any culture, helping people share stories, knowledge, and traditions.
Where Did the Tjuroro Live?
The Tjuroro people lived on their traditional lands, which covered about 5,700 square kilometres (2,200 square miles). Their country stretched along and southeast of the Ashburton River. This area went from a place called Kooline all the way to Ashburton Downs and the Turee Creek junction.
Their land also reached north to the slopes overlooking the Pilbara region's Hardey River. They would also travel and hunt in the areas around the headwaters of creeks in the Kenneth and Capricorn Ranges, both to the north and south.
Other Names for the Tjuroro
Over time, the Tjuroro people were known by a few different names. These include:
- Churoro
- Choororo
- Chooraroo
- Djururo
- Tjororo
- Tjururu
- Tjururo
