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Governor Macquarie’s Interest
in the Civilisation of Aborigines
The South Creek Chief
This chief was named Nurragingy, alias Creek Jemmy. On 26 May 1816, Governor
Macquarie presented him with a brass breastplate, whereon his name was inscribed
as chief of the South Creek tribe. At the same time, Governor Macquarie promised
him a grant of thirty acres at South Creek in conjunction with his friend
Colebee, another native, as a reward for his services at the time of the trouble
with the Aborigines [this reference refers to the actions of the 46th Regiment
who were ordered by Governor Macquarie during 1816 to proceed into the interior
for the purpose of punishing the natives].
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