Wednesday 21 September 2011

Australian Banknotes - David Unaipon

David Unaipon was born on 28 September 1872 at Poiot Mcleay Mission in Australia. He died on 7 February 1967.

He was an Australian Aboriginal of the Ngarrindjeri people. He was also a preacher, inventor and writer. he was the most widely known Aboriginal in Australia. David Unaipon is featured on the Australian $50 note in commemoration. He even thought about how the boomerang was like a helicopter and invented a tool for shearing sheep. That's one reason why he is famous.

He was also interested in other things and he spent much time searching for the secret of perpetual motion. He also shared Aboriginal legends and culture with the people of Australia.

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