Who Am I?
Who refused to adopt British customs in the 1700s?
Barangaroo
In which century did Barangaroo live?
18th Century
Elizabeth Macarthur bred suffolk sheep.
Fasle: She bred merino sheep.
Which woman supported Aboriginal tradition and pride?
Barangaroo. Her role in supporting Aboriginal tradition and pride is still remembered today.
there is a park with a beautiful harbor view named after me
Barangaroo has a park with a stunning harbor views named after her as she lived in the area of Sydney Harbor, before colonisation.
I helped develop the wool industry.
Elizabeth Macarthur.
Who lived in Australia first—Barangaroo or Elizabeth Macarthur?
Barangaroo.
Barangaroo is remembered as a leader and symbol of resistance.
True: She is remembered today because of her efforts in preserving the culture of First Nations people.
What did Barangaroo do to show pride in her culture during a visit to the Governor's house?
She refused to wear European clothing and stayed in traditional dress.
Barangaroo belonged to which Aboriginal clan?
The Cammeraygal clan.
I was known for resisting the British culture.
Barangaroo
What year did Elizabeth Macarthur arrive in Sydney?
1790
Elizabeth Macarthur was one of the first women to help manage a farm in colonial Australia.
True: Although her husband receives a lot of the credit for the success of the farm, her husband was often overseas and thus, relied on her to function.
What made Elizabeth Macarthur’s leadership special for her time?
She was a woman running major agricultural operations in a male-dominated society.
What everyday skill was Barangaroo especially known for?
Fishing with a small canoe and fishing line.
I migrated to the colony of New South Wales
Elizabeth Macarthur
What year did Barangaroo pass away?
1791
Barangaroo was married to Benoranga.
Fasle.
What lasting impact did Elizabeth Macarthur's work have on Australia's economy?
Her early success in wool farming helped build the foundation of a major export industry for Australia.
What was the name of Elizabeth’s farm in Australia?
Elizabeth Farm.
I have a suburb in Sydney named after me.
Both Barangaroo and Macarthur have a suburb in Sydney named after them.
What year did Elizabeth Macarthur pass away?
1850
Barangaroo was present when the Dutch first arrived in Australia.
False the Dutch first arrived in Australia over 100 years before she was born. However, she was present when the British first arrived.
There journals and letters provided valuable insight into early settler life, agriculture, and women’s roles in the colony.
Elizabeth MacArthur's first hand accounts are still studied to this day.
Not so fun fact:
My husband is more commonly remembered than I am, and my achievements are often overshadowed by my husband.
Unfortunately both Barangaroo and Macarthur are both overshadowed by their husbands.