State Library of NSW
Rooty Hill Police Station
20th Septr 1899
Re Native names of Places and their meanings
1stC. Constable Millr No. 5187respectfully reports that he interviewedsome of the oldest aboriginals at theBlacktown Camp, the following arethe only native names of places theyknow of in the District, Bungarribee,Yeraldia, and Toongabbie, the meaningsof places the Constable cannot ascertainfrom the Aboriginals, neither can heascertain the meanings of said placesfrom old residents he has inquiredfrom, Yeraldia is near Riverstonebetween South Creek and Eastern Creek.
W. Miller1stC. Const
R. Ladimer EsqrInspr of PoliceParramatta
Forwarded to the Acting Superintendent,Every possible inquiry has been made fromsome of the old residents of this districtbut without success.
W. E. Lenthall Esqr.Acting Sup.
R LatimerInspector22.9.99
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