WOOMERA

The Woomera was a lever that projected spears with greater force than arm movements alone.  It increased the range and speed of the spear but made aiming more difficult.  It therefore required much practice before the user became adept, but in fact was very skilfully used.  There were several variations in shape, some being long and narrow, or like a small paddle, or dish like and used as such. Woomeras were basically lengths of wood with either peg or socket on one end to engage the spear.

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