Box 4 Folder 3: New South Wales place names, 1899-1903 - Page 54

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The Anthropological Society of Australasia   24.7
Patron:
His Excellency Earl Beachamp, Governor General of N.S. Wales, &c.

"Argreoh," 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 meanings or the reason why the blacks gave such names to the several localities (see example)*. No doubt some of the old residents in your district will be able to assist you.
Yours faithfully,
W. WENTWORTH-BUCKNELL,
Hon. General Secretary.

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NAME OF PLACE MEANING OR REASON WHY IT WAS GIVEN NAME OF PLACE MEANING OR REASON WHY IT WAS GIVEN
Miketymulga Tree struck by lightning    
Bibil White leaved box tree    
       
       

By complying with this request you will be rendering the Society good service.
[signature indecipherable] Registrar General
The District Registrar, [signature indecipherable]

 

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