“In the early 1900’s on Dulkawagned (Bentinck Island) lived Tondoingati Bijarupa (Dugong) and one of his wives Morokonobaingati Karnda (Bush fire).  Together they produced 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl.  In 1918 Karnda had been abused and shot by a white man on the mainland, but escaped and returned to Dulkawagned.  The youngest of the 4 children was said to be fair skinned, possibly as a result of the violent acts committed against Karnda. The only girl  was Mededingkingati Tjoanda (white porpoise), known in modern times as the famous Sally Gabori.  This is a story of her 3 brothers. My Grandfathers protected and served their dolnoro (horde/tribal group). Markarukingati Taoto (Rainbow/King Alfred) was the oldest and the patriarch of Makarrki Lokoti and Thundi.  He had at least four wives, and at least 4 biological children plus stepchildren.  In 1947, and aged approximately 50 years old, he was killed in his sleep by a feuding clan member.  The responsibility of his wives and children were passed to his younger brother, Korerungati Worobari (Bone Fish/Percy). Worobari was the patriarch during the removal of our people from Dulkawagned by the missionaries mid 1947.  In 1960 he was officially listed as husband to 5 wives & father to 7 children; however he was likely responsible for more women and children. Kongarangati Dawart (Nelson) 1943 was the baby brother of the group.  Sadly Dawart was killed by RAAF in 1943 on the shores of Sweers Island . European versions of this incident consistently refer to it as an “unprovoked attack” by Nelson; but when you consider the treatment of our people and the invasion of our surroundings, it is hardly without provocation. Regardless, these three brothers would see the turning of time, and the beginning of the end (binijiwatha darri) of Kaiadilt life.”