- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE3756
Tarenorerer (Walyer)
- Also known as Walyer
Also known as Amazon of Van Diemen's Land
- Born 1800, Near St Valentine's Peak Tasmania Australia
- Died 1970
- Occupation Aboriginal leader
Summary
Tarenorerer was a Plairherehillerplue, of the north tribe. As a teenager, she was abducted by Aboriginal men and sold to sealers living on the Bass Strait Islands. She had returned to mainland Tasmania by 1830, where she led a small group of Aborigines comprised largely of men. Her warrior mob was greatly feared by Aborigines and whites alike.
Published resources
- Edited Book
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Resource
- Trove: Tarenorerer (-1831), http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-752087