The Anthopological Society of Australiasia.
PATRON:
His Excellency Earl Beauchamp, Governor General of N.S. Wales, &c.
PRESIDENT:
The Hon, Sir Frederick Darley, K.C.M.G
Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor.
TREASURER:
J. Russell French, General Manager,
Bank of N.S. Wales
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"Agreah," Ashfield, N.S.W.
Sir,
This Society, which was formed amoungst other things for collecting all that is obtainable concerning the Aboriginees, solicits your assistance in making a collection of the Native Names of palces with their meaning or the reason why the blacks gave such names to the seceral localities (see example).* No doubt some of the old residents in your district will be able to assist you.
Yours faithfully,
W. Wentworth-Bucknell.
To__________ Hon. General Secretary.
| Name of Place |
Name or Reason why it was Given |
Name of Place |
Meaning or Reason Why it was Given |
| *Mikelymulga |
Tree struck b lightening |
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| Bibit |
White leaved box tree |
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| Garrenup |
Mill Point |
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| Karrakatta |
Mount Eliza |
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| Beeloo |
River |
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| Juta |
Gum Tree |
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| Bullu |
Smoke |
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| Barada |
Point Dundas |
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| Yabby cowingu |
Canning Bridge |
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| Gabbibu |
Bull's Creek |
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| Gordabilou |
Crawley |
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| Berragh |
Fresh Water Bay |
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| Narnglguarh |
Dalkeith |
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| Muchtar |
Christmas Tree |
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| Goonagar |
Causeway Bridge |
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