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Lorina Baker Lorina Baker i(A10311 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal
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Lorina Baker grew up in western New South Wales at Weilmoringle or Wayilmarrangkalku which means 'old man saltbush' in the Muruwari language. She is a descendant of the Mjruwari people of Weilmoringle and Brewarrina, and the Wangkumara people of Bourke, in the north-west New South Wales. Baker holds a BA, M. Litt, and a GDEd (University of New England) and has been a Student Support Officer at the Oorala Centre University of New England and an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer with the New South Wales Department of Education and Training.

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"Hangin' Out" and "Yarnin'" : Reflecting on the Experience of Collecting Oral Histories 2008 single work criticism
— Appears in: History Australia , April vol. 5 no. 1 2008; (p. 09.1-09.9) 'Weilmoringle or Wayilmarrangkalku means 'old man saltbush' in the Muruwari language. It is a remote Aboriginal community and pastoral property two-hours northeast of Bourke and it is where I grew up. This article explores my ambivalent feelings, triggered by returning there after many years away. In collecting oral histories for community/family research, I am faced with many social and ethical issues, as well as personal ones. I am learning much about the impediments to the application of oral history methods and approaches, which arise from the multiple and interchangeable roles and responsibilities of the researcher as a community person, family member, and researcher. Through 'hangin' out' at Weilmoringle, trying to learn about other people's connections and disconnections to place, I have begun my own journey of rediscovery and reconnection.' Source: Lorina Baker.
2007 Inaugural winner John Ferry Award
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