Willemering

Aboriginal warrior and caradhy (clever-man).  Responsible for spearing Governor Phillip at Manly Cove.  Subsequently censured by Bennelong for failing to attend Barangaroo during her final illness. Affiliation: Garigal

In the story

On being introduced to Willemering, a stranger in their midst, Phillip approached him at which point Willemering picked up the spear and hurled it into Phillip’s shoulder.

From Abduction

See also: Glossary of people, places and words · Bennelong’s family