Why is it called Thursday Island?
Waibene acquired the name ‘Thursday Island’ in 1848 when Captain Stanley, who was in charge of HMS Rattlesnake recorded the names of three islands in the area; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Islands. Admiralty maps made in 1855 however, reversed the order of the islands as set down by Captain Stanley.
Why is Thursday Island important?
The Thursday Islands Cluster has distinct cultural characteristics which define them as a region and people. The islands were an important strategic air base in World War 2 with Horn Island being home to over 5000 troops. Today, with a population of 539, it is the air hub for the outer islands and the Cape.
Is Thursday Island an Aboriginal community?
Traditionally the land of the Kaurareg Aboriginal people, Thursday Island is located 30 kilometres form the northern tip of Cape York, Queensland. Traditional Owners: The Kaurareg People are the traditional owners of the land and seas surrounding Thursday Island.
Where are Thursday and Friday islands?
Thursday Island, island in the Torres Strait off northern Queensland, Australia. It is surrounded by Prince of Wales, Friday, Good’s, Hammond, Wednesday, and Horn islands, and it is the administrative centre for the area.
Is Thursday Island a dry community?
Thursday Island has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw) with hot daytime temperatures and warm nighttime temperatures year round. The wet season typically runs from December through April though occasionally rainfall occurs during the dry season.
Are there crocodiles on Thursday Island?
The most frustrating part of any stay in Thursday Island, is the inability to swim in the ocean. The weather is hot, and the ocean looks clear, blue and appealing. However, crocodiles, sharks (bronze whaler and tiger sharks), and marine stingers all inhabit the ocean.
Can you swim on Thursday Island?
Can you swim in the ocean on Thursday Island?
Why do Aboriginal drink so much?
Resistance to imposed controls. Control forced on Aboriginal nations (e.g. the Northern Territory Intervention) is met with resistance. Social tension. Alcohol serves as a way to escape tensions and frustrations resulting from poverty, unemployment, discrimination, racism, boredom or dislocation.
Do Aboriginals drink more?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are less likely to drink alcohol than other Australians. But those that do drink are more likely than other Australians to: drink at dangerous levels – both over a lifetime and on a single occasion.
Is Thursday Island worth visiting?
During a recent 7 day visit to TI, I spent over two hours at this indigenous cultural centre.