Wulgurukaba
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Wulgurukaba was an indigenous tribe in Townsville, Queensland
Townsville, Queensland
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of Queensland. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, it is in the dry tropics region of Queensland. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a 2006 census...

, who were based in the area of Townsville which is now known as Wulguru
Wulguru, Queensland
Wulguru is a suburb of Townsville, Queensland.Wulguru is a fine suburb with a variety of different houses and landscapes. The bushy hills near Lexington Street and Coral Sea Crescent provide panoramic views of Townsville and Magnetic Island. However, most of this lovely area is owned by the...

, which is a suburb of Townsville that is home to the most indigenous people in the Townsville Region.

History

They were based around the base of the mountain (Mount Stuart) in the area which is now known as the Heights. They were left with the land that spread from the base to what is now the Townsville University Road which runs past Lavarack Barracks
Lavarack Barracks
Lavarack Barracks is a major Australian Army base located in Townsville, Queensland. Lavarack Barracks is currently home to the Army's 3rd Brigade and 11th Brigade. Elements of the 3rd Brigade based at the Barracks include the Combat Signals Regiment, 3rd Combat Services Support Battalion and the...

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