Weeip

Weeip was an Aboriginal Australian leader of the Boora clan (Boya Ngura people) of the Whadjuk Noongar people in the 1830s, during the early years of the Swan River Colony in Western Australia.[1][2][3]

His territory extended from the Helena River and upper reaches of the Swan River (modern day Guildford) to the Darling Scarp.[1][3][4][5]

In 1834 Weeip negotiated a truce with Governor James Stirling to improve relations between the Boora and the British settlers, around the time of the Pinjarra massacre. The negotiations took place while Weeip's younger son Billyoomerri was held in prison. Billyoomerri was released after the truce was agreed.[1]

In December 2019, the City of Swan named the open public space in the Midland New Junction precinct after him, Weeip Park. The park is expected to open by August 2020.[1]

References
  1. "What's in a name - the story of Weeip and remembering his legacy". City of Swan. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. "Aboriginal history". City of Swan. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  3. W. Charnley (1955-01-05). "Swan River Chieftain". The Bulletin. p. 25. Retrieved 2020-07-12 – via Trove.
  4. "Whadjuk". South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  5. "Whadjuk Boodjar Map" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-07-12.
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