collection Content and Metadata
| Held By | Moruya and District Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Digitised | Yes |
collection Description
The Moruya and District Historical Society holds a portrait of Percy Davis, whose tribal name was Narramurrao, and who was one of the last links with the language of the Yuin people. He died at Moruya in 1968. The portrait won first prize at the local Moruya Show. Other photographs include individuals who are part of various group photos. The photo collection has been digitised but is only available to view in the library of the Society.
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