Bush tucker Skills, Nobbys Beach, NSW, Australia
S 31° 26.863 E 152° 55.930
56J E 493554 N 6520775
Looking north at the car park of Nobbys Head is a information board about a few of the local native plants that the original inhabitants of the area used to survive. These included the Pandanus Palm, the Native Ginger Plant, and the Sandpaper Fig.
Waymark Code: WMTPWY
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/26/2016
Views: 2
* Caution is NEEDED when/if driving down to this information sign. It is a VERY NARROW ROAD, basically one lane, but has two-way traffic *
Close by are a few other Waymarks: Dedicated Benches, Beaches, Off-leach Dog Areas, and Obelisks.
The transcription of the sign follows:
"Aboriginal people were highly skilled and knowledgeable when it came to utilising, understanding and protecting our natural environment. They demonstrated what is believed to be the earliest forms of environmental conservation. The many seasons of Aboriginal culture determined their place of habitat and food supplies. They moved amongst different parts of the lands to ensure an ongoing plentiful supply of food and medicines for their families and community."
Pandanus Palm
Grows along coastal areas. The leaves of this plant were used for weaving baskets and when stripped, the leaves were also used to make fishing nets.
The Native Ginger Plant
The roots when ground would provide ginger to eat. The leaves of this plant were used to wrap fish, which once cooked gave the fish a fresh ginger flavour.
Sandpaper Fig
Provided edible figs and its leaves were used much like sandpaper. The men used the leaves for sharpening tools and the women used them to exfoliate their skin.
Fresh seafood and shellfish
The small cove at the south end of Shelly Beach has remnants of a traditional fish trap used by Aboriginal people. Fish and sea life would swim into the cove on high tide and be caught in the cove at low tide providing families with a lovely fish feed.
[Information on these signs has been developed in cooperation and with permission from many families and relatives who identify themselves as traditional owners of this area.]
Visited: 1425, 5 June, 2015
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