Come show your support for the return of the Gweagal Shield and Spears MP David Shoebridge will move in NSW Parliament to recognise the truth of the landing at Botany Bay in 1770 come show your support for the return of the Gweagal Shield and Spears NSW Parliament 2-5pm Tuesday August 9 https://www.facebook.com/events/137633860008626/ The Motion Greens MP David Shoebridge will move in NSW Parliament which has been edited and the final edit of Motion will be just a little bit different to this ; Mr Shoebridge to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) in 1770, two members of the Gweagal people stood on the shore of the place now called Botany Bay as a boat containing James Cook and some of his crew approached the shore, (b) the Gweagal men were holding spears and a shield and they attempted to warn-off the interlopers, an action that was responded to with gunfire, (c) one of the men, Cooman, was shot in the leg and he ran for cover, dropping his shield, and (d) this shield and a number of spears and other artefacts from their camp were taken by James Cook and given to the British Museum when he returned there, where they have been ever since. 2. That this House acknowledges that: (a) it is a core part of Aboriginal belief that artefacts must be kept on the country they came from, as they form a part of the ongoing story of that place, (b) laws covering Aboriginal cultural heritage in New South Wales recognise this belief, and (c) the Gweagal People and their descendants are the rightful and lawful owners of all artefacts produced on their territory including the shield and spears held in the British Museum. 3. That this House acknowledges the work done by Cooman’s descendant Rodney Kelly to push for the repatriation of these important artefacts. 5. That this House expresses its support for the repatriation of these important artefacts to the Gweagal people We feel that this is a strong step toward the recognition of the true nature of Cook's landing in 1770 and a big move toward official recognition and understanding of Australia's true history "The shield and spears tell a story of who we are and about our way of life. Having the shield and spears back home in Australia has more benefit to the people of the world than sitting in the british museum." -Rodney Kelly