For the first time in 250 years, three traditional Gweagal fishing spears taken by James Cook to England have returned to their home shores.
Noelene Timbery is the Chairperson of the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, and was instrumental in securing the loan of the spears.The spears are returning for the first time since they were stolen 250 years ago.Ms Timbery said many of the families within the La Perouse Aboriginal community are descended from those who were present during the eight days the Endeavour was anchored in Kamay .
Thousands of items of First Nations heritage are scattered through museums and institutions throughout the world, and there are many calls for their repatriation every year.
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