First public recognition of Darug elder Gombeeree's role in the Hawkesbury settlement

By Sarah Falson
Updated February 12 2016 - 4:41pm, first published 4:30pm
RECOGNITION: Darug descendants were presented with the Posthumous Award by John Miller and Mayor Kim Ford at a ceremony at the Hawkesbury Council in January. Picture: Supplied
RECOGNITION: Darug descendants were presented with the Posthumous Award by John Miller and Mayor Kim Ford at a ceremony at the Hawkesbury Council in January. Picture: Supplied

WHEN leaders from the aboriginal tribe, Darug, were formally recognised by Council as traditional custodians of the Hawkesbury land, Leanne Tobin, a Darug descendant, shed tears of joy.