Traditional owner 'over the moon' about decision to remove blackbirder Ben Boyd's name from National Park

Leah Szanto
Updated November 22 2021 - 11:31am, first published 1:00pm
Founder of Thaua Country Aboriginal Corporation Steven Holmes is a descendant of Budginbro, who had a strong connection to Benjamin Boyd and his friend, painter Oswald Walters Brierly.
Founder of Thaua Country Aboriginal Corporation Steven Holmes is a descendant of Budginbro, who had a strong connection to Benjamin Boyd and his friend, painter Oswald Walters Brierly.

Fifth generation Thaua man Steven Holmes said he had been completely overwhelmed since receiving confirmation Ben Boyd's name will no longer be associated with the national park near Eden.

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Leah Szanto

Leah Szanto

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Regional journalist covering the Far South Coast of NSW.

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