Dilyan's Grave - WA

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  Cemetery,Grave Site

Position

DEG: -32.837349 116.46519
DMS: 32º 50' 14.46" S 116º 27' 54.67" E
UTM: 50 H 6366618mN 449949mE
Altitude: 284.45m

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Bannister-Marradong Rd
Marradong WA 6390
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Web: https://inherit.dplh.wa.gov.au/public/inventory/printsinglerecord/9e4ea684-681c-404d-9564-4334df74799e

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Located south of Boddington Cemetery."Quency Dilyan was a brave and highly skilled tracker, who accompanied important explorers and surveyors into the Boddington area. The grave recalls the beginnings of settlement in the Boddington area and exploration throughout the state. It also signifies cultural customs and tribal feuds.Although this is not the actual site where Dilyan lays to rest, the general region is the whereabouts of his murder. The area is made up of typical jarrah and wandoo forest and is slightly cleared at the grave site. The grave is indicated by white kerbing and a granite headstone. A plaque rests on the headstone, articulat. The Inscription Society, and the Boddington Shire Council to commemorate Diylan. The aboriginal who accompanied John, afterwards Lord Forrest, and the surveyor, H. S. Ranford, on expedition to the Cambrridge Gulf area in the 1880's. He was very highly regarded by both and died near Boddington".History Dilyan directed his expertise and services to Sir John Forest. This aided his exploration of the North West. When Sir John Forest reached the Kimberly he named a spring after the "intelligent" Dilyan. In addition, Dilyan received a gun with a plate on it to commemorate his bravery. B.S Ranford and Jack Dowsett later employed Dilyan as a shepherd for his notable tracking skills. Charlie Farmer was later informed of his performance and likewise, employed him. Whilst working for Farmer, he was sent to town to obtain some goods. On return, he was stabbed to death by a member of a feuding tribe."
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Closest Weather Station

Wandering at 05/03:30pm WST
Distance from Dilyan's Grave 26.56km NE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
20.9°C17.8°C46%8.9°ChPa0.0mmWNW15km/hr
8knots
30km/hr
16knots

Closest Climatic Station

Wandering
Distance from Dilyan's Grave 26.56km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C32.031.829.224.620.316.915.816.418.222.127.230.2
Mean Min. °C14.214.612.49.46.34.63.83.74.76.29.412.0
Mean Rain mm18.48.715.831.251.574.594.789.056.627.620.419.5

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