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A grim discovery brings Rottnest’s dark past to the surface

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Human remains were uncovered during construction near Rottnest Island's Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday. The remains were identified as Indigenous, highlighting the island's dark colonial past where thousands of Aboriginal men were imprisoned. Ongoing efforts aim to memorialize those who suffered and died at this historic site, raising awareness of the injustices faced by the Noongar people.

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