Duncan Ray

Duncan Thomas Ray was born in Far North Queensland in 1957. Having lived his whole life in North Queensland his unique knowledge of local Aboriginal and European history in the settlement of this area, particularly in relation to early mining explorations and camps, have been recorded in several books including "Mullanburra: People of the Mulgrave River", which he co-authored with the late George Gilbert Davis. Nungabanaalso visit http://earthsci.org/aboriginal/Ngadjonji%20History/food/weapons/Making%20a%20Shield.htm . He lead an expedition to the Undara lavatubes in 1988 establishing Baylis as the longest lava tube in the southern hemisphere. He is a keen historian and has recently been recognized by the Eacham Historical Society who have given him life membership for his efforts in the areas of historial publishing, research, the organizing of many historical expeditions, Chairman of the graves committee. Duncan is a talented artist working the areas of painting, sculpture,photography and jewellery. He has won many prizes over the years and has had his photos published in many books and journals.