TitlePhotograph - "Joe Timbery" house and carDatec 1950sAbout this objectThis photograph shows the home and roadside sign of Joe Timbery (1912-1978), grandson of Emma Timbery, a Wallangang Indigenous Australian boomerang maker and celebrated thrower from La Perouse, Sydney. The sign reads “Joe Timbery, World Champion Boomerang Thrower,” a title reflecting his reputation as an expert boomerang thrower and cultural performer who taught boomerang skills and showcased Aboriginal culture across Australia and overseas, including demonstrating for Queen Elizabeth?II during her 1954 royal tour. Timbery’s craftsmanship and skill helped bring wider recognition to the boomerang as both a cultural object and sporting skill.Object No.2016.25Physical descriptionFramed photographic print depicting the exterior of Joe Timbery’s house with a prominent sign identifying him as a world champion boomerang thrower.Inscriptions & marks"Joe Timbery, World Champion Boomerang thrower"DimensionsH: 150 mm W: 210 mm D: 4 mm SourceLa Perouse MuseumCredit lineReproduction rights held by original copyright holder. Please contact La Perouse Museum for more information.TypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesFirst Nations
