The Anthopological Society of Australasia
PATRON:
His excelency Earl Beauchamp, Govenor General of N.S. Wales, &c.
PRESIDENT:
The Hon. Sir Frederick Darley, K.C.M.G
Chief Justice and Lieutenant Govenor.
TREASURER:
J. Russell French, General Manager,
Bank of N.S. Wales
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"Argreah," Ashfield, N.S.W.
Sir,
This society, which was formed amongst other things for collecting all that is obtainable concerning the Aboriginees, solicits your assistance in making a collection of the Native Names of places with their meaning or the reason why the blacks gave such names to the seceral localities (see example).* No doubt some of the sold residents in your district will be able to assist you.
Yours faithfully,
W. Wentworth-Bucknell.
To__________________ Hon. General Secretary
| Name of Place |
Meaning or Reason why it was Given |
Name of Place |
Meaning or Reason Why it was Given |
| *Mikelymulga |
Trees struck by lightning |
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| Bibil |
White Leaved Box tree |
Biemarra |
Big Pool |
| Erriville |
Shallow Water |
Bulleroo |
Spring |
| Byro |
Big Palm |
Pilgalie |
Claypan |
| Milly Milly |
Green Scum on Water |
Garawolwol |
Soak |
| Nungamarra |
Red Stones |
Kieyabubba |
Sand Water |
| Mileura |
Snakes |
Beringarra |
Lime stone rocks |
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Big White Gums |
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| Yarra Yarra |
The -- shields are made from |
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| Cockamonga |
Crows Nest |
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| Yackarong |
Big Hill |
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| Ching |
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| Bundarra |
Salt Bush Flats |
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| Wanderi |
Loose red soil |
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| Mengakibbi |
Ants in great numbers |
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| Melia |
Rock Hole |
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| Dewah |
Flat Rock |
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| Berribyina |
Salt Pool |
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