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VALE BERYL DATES: FIRST OUTDOOR ELDER FUNERAL IN NEWCASTLE

Hundreds have gathered to farewell Beryl Dates, in Newcastle’s first outdoor funeral for an Aboriginal elder.

Customs and tradition took centre stage, in a tribute to the leader of one of the city’s largest indigenous families.

And a warning to our indigenous viewers – this story may contain images of people who are now deceased.

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Sarah Iuliano

Sarah Iuliano is a reporter and producer with NBN News based in Newcastle.

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