For generations, a Wadjarri family has whispered the legend of a man in their family line.
Key points:
- Wadjarri man Gavin Egan is determined to ensure the story of his ancestor’s escape from Rottnest lives on
- According to legend, his great-grandfather was captured, imprisoned, and escaped some 160 years ago
- The family said he made a gruelling 800-kilometre trek on foot back to his homeland
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of of people who have died.
The story of their ancestor’s exploits was passed down through song as…
