Wattle seeds

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Coonatt and Quonert

Coonatt (wattle seed) is an important food source for Noongar people, high in protein and fibre. It can be ground into flour and made into paste. Ground wattle seed is called quonert. The items on the Noongar food and medicine display have been prepared by museum staff and Aboriginal advisers Jack Williams, Averil Dean and Treasy Woods from Albany.

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Ongerup & Needilup District Museum

A wildflower collection, shearing and settler history and Noongar cultural display, all in one location.

A unique display of Noongar foods and medicines, a natural history display and home of the Ongerup Shears. The Ongerup & Needilup District Museum includes a botanical collection, farming, shearing and...

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Elderidge Street
Ongerup WA 6336
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(08) 9828 2282 or 0428 282 282

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timvikioneill@westnet.com.au

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Open by request. Contact Vicki O’Neill on the number provided.

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