JIMMY Governor’s story has been told many times over the last 125 years, notably in Thomas Kenneally’s 1972 novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.

Until now, his story has not been told by his descendants or put into the context of the eve of Australian Federation.

Walbunja knowledge holder and traditional custodian Aunty Loretta Parsley started researching the story of her great-grandfather in 1987-88, around the time of the Bicentenary.

Discover more about his story, page 36.