Meet Bill Bull, a Gunai-Kurnai man from Gippsland. Bill endeared himself to Melburnians through his music and performances. Members of the public paid for his funeral. Police officers, footballers, Aboriginal rights activists and many others attended.
Bill is featured on the Extraordinary Lives part 2 tour, where you can also learn about other stories from Fawkner Memorial Park.
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Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander viewers are advised that this video contains images and voices of people who have passed away.
Watch a video about Bill.
Download a transcript of Bill's story from the Discover Cemeteries app.Bibliography
‘Lost in the Streets: Gumleaf Requiem for Bill Bull’
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