Ballardong


Ballardong are an indigenous Noongar people of the south western area of Western Australia.

Country

The Ballardong's land encompasses an estimated. Northwards they occupy the Avon River. From the east of York they extend to Tammin, Kununoppin, Waddouring Hill, Bencubbin, Toodyay, Goomalling, and the Wongan Hills. On their southern flank lies Pingelly and Wickepin. Their western frontier is at the Darling Scarp.

Economy

The Ballardong engaged in mining, quarrying stones to be shaped and sharpened for knives and multibarbed spears at Kalannie.

Alternative names

BalardongBalladong, BallardonBallerdokkingBoijangura, Boyangoora, Booyungur Maiawongi Minang, Boyangoora, BooyungurMudila, Mudilja, Mudi:a Toode-nunjer WaljukWarranger
  • ''Warrangul, Warrangle''

Language

chungar doorda maman unkan yockine
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