Funeral procession lead by King Billy at Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement c1930

Funeral Procession led by “King Billy”, who is given the title by the white authorities.
House in background near Baralbin Creek is where some of the families live until they are removed to the main Camp area.
The hills in the background is where the Reservoir and Emu farm are.

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