It has been a book, a documentary and a stage play. But the settlers soon discover they are in land populated with indigenous tribes, ready to fight the redfaced invaders. Until his death in brutal retribution, this formidable bunuba warrior waged a 3year guerrilla war. The napier and oscar ranges presented a barrier which had prevented the pastoral frontier from encroaching on bunuba territory. This 1 hour documentarydrama follows jandamarra from the age of six, when his mother takes him to live on a cattle station where he excels as a stockman, to becoming a fugitive and waging a 3. Jandamarra s war tv show australian tv guide 9entertainment. Jandamarras first major act of war was a direct confrontation the battle of windjana gorge on november 16, 1894 between 30 armed police and a large. A one hour abc documentary about his life has now been completed references. His job was to herd the sheep and for this he was paid in flour and sugar.
May 04, 2011 this 1 hour documentarydrama follows jandamarra from the age of six, when his mother takes him to live on a cattle station where he excels as a stockman, to becoming a fugitive and waging a 3. Mitch torres, a broomebased filmmaker funded by screenwest and screen australia to make the onehour documentary jandamarras war, for the abc, said she had long been intrigued by the heroic story. Jandamarras war, a documentary about his life, was made by the australian broadcasting corporation and indigenous. In a picture book created by mark greenwood and terry denton, his fascinating story is shared. Jandamarras war begins by detailing jandamarras early years, starting with his birth in 1873 and he and his mother jinnys relocation when he was around the age of seven where he looked after cattle at the station at lennard river flats, for safety at a time when european colonists were frequently killing aboriginal australians. Mar 18, 20 jandamarras story is told with the permission of the bunuba aboriginal corporation for his story is a treasured cultural inheritance. But, the settlers soon discover, they are amongst indigenous tribes, ready to fight the redfaced invaders who are occupying their land. Dec 21, 2018 jandamarra s war is a documentary film that recreates the life of the almost mythic hero from the bunuba aboriginal people who led the resistance against colonial power in the kimberley in the latter part of the 19th century. Mitch torres, a broomebased filmmaker funded by screenwest and screen australia to make the onehour documentary jandamarra s war, for the abc, said she had long been intrigued by the heroic story. Jandamarra s war begins by detailing jandamarra s early years, starting with his birth in 1873 and he and his mother jinnys relocation when he was around the age of seven where he looked after cattle at the station at lennard river flats, for safety at a time when european colonists were frequently killing aboriginal australians. As with his lark ascending, the rhapsodic calm and pastoral beauty of the music belies the shadow of war that lay over its creation. Jandamarras story, told in the third person, relates his experiences as a young tribal man, a future warrior, who.
A proud and strong bunuba man, jandamarra is one of many aboriginal warriors around australia that defended his country upon the arrival of the colonialists in 1788. Jandamarra, story of first nation freedom fighter, set for. Jandamarra and the bunuba resistance is the true story of the powerful resistance put forth by aboriginal freedom fighter, jandamarra, in the closing years of the nineteenth century. He played darudi in the dramadocumentary jandamarra s war for wawilielectric pictures, directed by mitch torres, for abc tv. Jandamarras story is of great significance to the people of the kimberley. Electric pictures wawili pitjas, 2011 z1778825 2011 single work filmtv abstract jandamarras war is the story of an australian aboriginal man who should be as famous as ned kelly.
Jandamarra earned a reputation for superhuman powers after avoiding capture by the police for. The napier and oscar ranges presented a barrier which had prevented the pastoral. In jandamarras war, we learn how in the 1890s the european colonialists arrive in the kimberley with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their. Jandamarras war tv movie 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A number of books on the life of jandamarra are held in the aiatsis print. He led one of the longest and most successful campaigns to defend aboriginal country in australian history.
Teacher notes jandamarra and the bunuba resistance. Marshall plan limited test ban treaty signed in moscow aug 5, 1963 entered into force oct 10,1963 francis gary powers pilot of a u2 plane prohibits any nuclear weapon testsexplosions in the atmosphere, space, or under water. It seems to be the year of jandamarra with the mitch torres abc docodrama and the greatly anticipated black swan stage play coming to the kimberley the tradition homeland of jandamarra at the end of this month. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Jandamarras war is the story of an australian aboriginal man who should be as famous as ned kelly. He led one of the most effective rebellions in the history of indigenous peoples resistance to european colonisation. Watch jandamarras war online vimeo on demand on vimeo. As i viewed australian broadcasting corporation jandamarras war telecast 8.
What perfect timing for the greatly anticipated new edition of the 1998 wa premiers book award winner to be released. It all takes place in the kimberly region of northwest australia. Jandamarras war, a documentary about his life, was made by the australian broadcasting corporation and indigenous independent production company wawili pitjas in 2011. Plane was shot down and he was convicted of being a. The story of an australian aboriginal man who should be as famous as ned kelly. One hundred years ago, jandamarra led his people against the white occupation of bunuba lands. He was only in his mid twenties when he was gunned down in 1897, but in his short life he created a legacy that will never be forgotten. More recently the story of jandamarra, put down in writing by howard pedersen, was the subject of the western australian premiers book awardwinning history, jandamarra and the bunuba resistance. He worked as a police tracker before he began a war of resistance against the white settlers who had invaded his peoples lands.
Jandamarra bunuba warrior a number of books on the life of jandamarra are held in the aiatsis print collection. My grandfather told it in that real blackfella way about jandamarra s spiritual powers and how he defied bullets and did all these amazing. A stage play jandamarra was produced by the black swan theatre company in 2008. Jandamarra and the bunuba resistance reading australia. Jandamarras war is a documentary film that recreates the life of the almost mythic hero from the bunuba aboriginal people who led the resistance against colonial power in the kimberley in the latter part of the 19th century. Jandamarras first major act of war was a direct confrontation the battle of windjana gorge on november 16, 1894 between 30 armed police and a large group of the bunuba in which he was very badly wounded. Jandamarras war mitch torres, 2011 is a 54minute documentary that explores the story of one bunuba leader, jandamarra also known as pigeon, and his initial accommodation of the european settlement process, and then his resistance to it.
In this essay, i explore how in jandamarras war 2011 and keepers of the story. In 1894, jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in. In 1894, jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his peoples ancient land and culture. This is the story of an indigenous man who should be as famous as ned kelly. Jandamarra bunuba warrior australian institute of aboriginal and. Jandamarra recovers and leads a guerilla war against the settlers from hideouts in the caves and surrounding ranges of windjana gorge and tunnel creek. As a teenager, he left the cattle station with his uncle ellemarra to be initiated in bunuba law, but when they are caught spearing sheep both are sent to prison.
At 21 he organised his first ambush, and by the age of 24 he was dead. Now the story of jandamarra, an aboriginal freedom fighter from western australias kimberley region, will be told in a major choral work at the sydney opera house. In 1894, jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of. In jandamarra s war, we learn how in the 1890s the european colonialists arrive in the kimberley with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the south.
Jandamarra by mark greenwood 9781742375700 boomerang. Abraham lincoln was the president during the time of the civil war. The boy had a bunuba name but he was called pigeon. Historical documentary covering one of the great untold stories in australian history. In jandamarras war we learn how, in the 1890s, european settlers arrive in the kimberley region of northwest australia with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the south. Jandamarra s war is the story of an australian aboriginal man who should be as famous as ned kelly. Biography jandamarra australian dictionary of biography. Shortlisted, childrens and young adults award, western australian premiers book awards 1997 jandamarra hero or criminal. Jandamarra s stand continued until his death, aged 21, at tunnel creek in 1897. Jandamarras story is told with the permission of the bunuba aboriginal corporation for his story is a treasured cultural inheritance. Buy jandamarra by mark greenwood 9781742375700 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore.
Jandamarras war mitch torres, 2011 is a 54minute documentary that explores the story of one bunuba leader, jandamarra also known as pigeon, and his. Jul 09, 2011 it seems to be the year of jandamarra with the mitch torres abc docodrama and the greatly anticipated black swan stage play coming to the kimberley the tradition homeland of jandamarra at the end of this month. Apr 06, 2019 this is the story of an indigenous man who should be as famous as ned kelly. The bunuba community commissioned the writing of the book and many of us. Picturesque locations like windjana gorge and tunnel creek, now famous tourist attractions, became headquarters for a threeyear guerrilla war. The book foccuses on the life of a man in a seminal time in australian history a foccusing on the jandamarra people. Jandamarra, story of first nation freedom fighter, set for sydney opera house debut. Jandamarra s war tv movie 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jandamarra aboriginal warrior one night as constable richardson slept jandamarra shot and killed him, he then released 16 aboriginals who richardson captured. The kimberley for kids national museum of australia. Jan 20, 20 please find accompanying essay 15 pages containing fourteen short extracts from fifty complaints i made to the abc to the abc audience and consumer affairs, australian communications and media authority relating to the australian broadcasting corporation s telecast of jandamarras war 8. The premiere of vaughan williams oboe concerto in 1944 had to be postponed and moved from london to liverpool because of german air raids. Jandamarras war is a new documentary film that recreates the life of the almost mythic bunuba hero who led the resistance against colonial.
To protect the bunuba people of the kimberley region, jandamarra courageously and cleverly manoeuvred an opposition to the final stages of white invasion in australia. The bunumba aborigines of the kimberley region of w. Jandamarras stand continued until his death, aged 21, at tunnel creek in 1897. Jandamarra s story, told in the third person, relates his experiences as a young tribal man, a future warrior, who is employed by a prominent station owner. Jandamarras war is a 2011 australian drama style documentary that tells the story of. Jandamarras war is the story of an aboriginal warrior who should be as famous as ned kelly.
Jandamarras story has been represented through dance, picture books, film and plays. Ejb played ilaji in jandamarra by steve hawke for black swan state theatre company for the perth international arts festival 2008. More recently the story of jandamarra was the subject of the western australian premiers book awardwinning history, jandamarra and the bunuba resistance. Jandamarra s war mitch torres, 2011 is a 54minute documentary that explores the story of one bunuba leader, jandamarra also known as pigeon, and his initial accommodation of the european settlement process, and then his resistance to it. Broadcasting corporation abc and screen australia, jandamarras war is. But the rebellion comes at a very high price as police and station owners embark on a militarystyle operation against aboriginal camps throughout the region. Nov 18, 2015 held in boston, massachusetts in 1773. In jandamarras war, we learn how in the 1890s the european colonialists arrive in the kimberley with vast herds of sheep and cattle, determined to make their fortune by feeding a rapidly growing population in the south. A compelling documentary about a part of australian history that should be known more widely kerrie murphy, the australian 07052011 historical. Jandamarra is a legend, forever etched into the australian landscape. Jandamarra and the bunuba resistance winner of the wa premiers book award, jandamarra and the bunuba resistance is the thrilling true story of the great aboriginal resistance fighter, jandamarra. My grandfather told it in that real blackfella way about jandamarras spiritual powers and how he defied bullets and did all these amazing. Jandamarras war tv show australian tv guide 9entertainment. The abc jandamarras war is such exploitation in my opinion, promoting divisive attitudes, not in the general population, but unfortunately in the present aboriginal population, whose many lives are socially unjust.
In 2010, singersongwriter neil higgins wrote and recorded jandamarras war. A number of books on the life of jandamarra are held in the aiatsis print collection. Mar 01, 20 jandamarra, a picture book for adolescents, is the story of an aboriginal bunuba man set during the colonial history of the kimberley region, western australia. To the bunuba people of northern west australia he was a courageous defender of his country and people. War would be declared against his people with police hunting down neighbouring tribes, and for three years trying to hunt down and kill jandamarra. Australian singer and songwriter paul kelly was involved in this and his song jandamarrapigeon was released on his album the a to z recordings. Aboriginal insurgent jandamarra and the words of his tribe are being. This is a book i have found that many teachers are using in both upper and lower primary in order to teach students australian history. Jandamarras war atom study guide the education shop. Kimberley warrior, the story of jandamarra by john. But the settlers soon discover they are in land populated with indigenous. In 1894, jandamarra led a threeyear rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his peoples ancient land and culture. Jandamarras war is a tv docudrama narrating the exploits of aboriginal resistance leader, jandamarra, who fought to prevent white settlers from occupying the tribal lands of the bunuba people in the kimberley in the 1890s.
Kimberley warrior, the story of jandamarra by john nicholson. Greenwood mark jandamarra teachers notes final draft booktopia. Jandamarra, a picture book for adolescents, is the story of an aboriginal bunuba man set during the colonial history of the kimberley region, western australia. Abc questions as to the truth pigeon jandamarras war.
It is a powerful story that tells us much about the nature of frontier contact and conflict in. Abraham was also the person that gave orders to the union army generals through the telegraph that used morse code. Older students and adults will also appreciate this book. He was also well known for writing the emancipation proclamation. Jandamarra and the bunuba resistance magabala books, 2007, a stage play. In 1894, jandamarra led a threeyear rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his peoples ancient land. Sep 04, 20 jandamarras story is an epic and tragic tale. A song that reflects the brutality and harsh treatment of the bunaba people in the region.