Who was Aboriginal man Tommy Windich, and why did two of Western Australia’s most successful explorers and prominent leaders, John and Alexander Forrest, regard him as indispensable?

Tommy Windich brought his bush skills to the Forrests’ inland expeditions, and his skill at finding fresh water in hostile country was a key part of their success.

Hear the story of this highly sought-after Aboriginal explorer...

Episode produced by Two Feet and a Heartbeat for the City of Perth Cultural Collections.

Who was Aboriginal man Tommy Windich, and why did two of Western Australia&rsquo;s most successful explorers and prominent leaders, John and Alexander Forrest, regard him as indispensable?
Tommy Windich brought his bush skills to the Forrests&rsquo; inland expeditions, and his skill at finding fresh water in hostile country was a key part of their success.
Hear the story of this highly sought-after Aboriginal explorer...
Episode produced by Two Feet and a Heartbeat for the City of Perth Cultural Collections.

A fresh approach to telling little known stories from Perth’s history. From snake charmers, planned segregation, and refugees desperate to fit in, this fascinating look at the Untold Stories of Perth is based on new and existing oral history interviews in the City of Perth's Cultural Collections.

A fresh approach to telling little known stories from Perth&rsquo;s history. From snake charmers, planned segregation, and refugees desperate to fit in, this fascinating look at the Untold Stories of Perth is based on new and existing oral history interviews in the City of Perth's Cultural Collections.

Little known stories from Perth’s history

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