Kakadu People - David M. Welch

This compelling book features the notes, photographs, and reflections of Sir Baldwin Spencer, the first Government Protector of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory during the early 1900s. Focusing on the Gagadju People of Western Arnhem Land—the region that inspired the name of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park—this work provides invaluable historical and cultural insight.

Explore the rich heritage of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), home to Paddy Cahill’s buffalo camp and the site of the NT’s first mission. Packed with primary source material, this book is an essential companion for anyone planning to visit this iconic region, offering deep understanding before arrival.