Theodore Grinding Grooves

Local elder Wally Bell unveils a sign to educate the public

The Theodore Aboriginal artefact grinding grooves demonstrate an important aspect of past Aboriginal lifestyles and technologies. Here local elder Wally Bell explains the significance of the site and unveils a sign to educate the public.

Local elder Wally Bell explains the significance of the site

The site has exposed sandstone rock with grooves and scattered stone artefacts. There are two shapes of grooves here at Theodore. The round grooves were used for food processing and the oval-shaped for making and sharpening tools.