Moola Bulla: In the shadow of the mountain

The photo was taken circa 1998 of Aboriginal people, and their descendants, who were taken to, or raised on the Moola Bulla Cattle Station. Moola Bulla was established in response to cattle rustling by the Aboriginal people in Halls Creek region who had been dispossessed of their land and food sources. The area was purchased by the Aborigines Department in 1910 and sold in 1955. During that time, it served as a ration station, a mission, and a working cattle station. When it was sold the resident Aboriginal people were evicted at short notice, including traditional owners who were still connected to their country and so were immediately dispossessed. Many were transported by road to the United Aboriginal Mission in Fitzroy Crossing. Other families settled around the new town of Halls Creek. The publication Moola Bulla: In the shadow of the mountain tells the Aboriginal stories of Moola Bulla, from first contact to the final days and beyond, in Kija, Jaru, Kriol and English. It can be purchased online from klrc.org.au/product/moola-bulla-in-the-shadow-of-the-mountain/