Gazetteer of Historical Australian Places
SORT: Placename | State | LGA | Feature_term | Latitude | Longitude | Start Date | End Date |
This map aims only to show the most commonly accepted Indigenous names of cities. There may be many Indigenous names for a place depending on context, place and/or landmark within a city. Some names may be contested by different Indigenous groups. We have tried to provide links for more information about each name and the complexities related to each location.
Meanjin is a Turrbal word for the area where Brisbane's central city was established. According to the Queensland State Library, Turrbal Country covers Brisbane’s Northside, Pine River, Bribie Island, and parts of Greater Brisbane and Redcliffe whereas Yuggera Country covers Ipswich, Lockyer, Boonah, Brisbane Valley, Brisbane Western Suburbs, parts of Greater Brisbane, Esk, Fassifern Valley and Gatton. The Queensland Government acknowledge both Yuggera people and the Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin. See Uncle Shannon Ruska pronounce and explain the traditional place name of Meanjin (Brisbane).