Winmallee Yallambie-Gunung (Hot North Wind and Fishtrap Season)
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From Summer Solstice to mid-FebruaryThe symbol on the artwork in this season is that of a ripe Kangaroo Apple.
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Winmallee is Woiwurung for hot north wind
Marked by the Summer Solstice, ripening of the Kangaroo Apple and river flows were at their lowest.
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Warm Dry weather was conducive to travel
Men would travel for corroborees and boys entering manhood would travel for initiation ceremonies.
Yallambie Gunung means “hang around near the river”
