The Last Leader Of The Crocodile Islands

Laurie Baymarwannga was the 2012 recipient of the Senior Australian of the Year award. At 97 years of age, she is the last fluent speaker of Yan-nhanu language.

AIRED ON 7 May 2016

EXPIRES ON 11 August 2019

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