Acknowledgement of Country

The Commercial is located on the traditional lands of the Gadigal People and neighbouring Kameygal and Wangal Peoples. Before colonisation, the north-eastern part of Marrickville—now a mix of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings—was the site of the Gumbramorra wetlands. This rich ecosystem provided fish, birds, shellfish and plant life and supported seasonal movement, ceremony and trade among local First Nations communities. Gumbramorra formed part of Goolay'yari —the Cooks River catchment whose name refers to the place of the pelican dreaming. Gumbramorra was drained by colonists in the 1890s for commercial development.

Marrickville falls within the governance of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, which works to protect and promote Aboriginal culture and heritage in this area.

We pay our respects to all those who have lived and are now living in this place.