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The Antropological Society of Australasia
Patron
His Excellency Earl Beuachamp, Governor General of N S Wales to
President Treasurer
The Hon Sir Frederick [Darley?] K.C.M.G. J Russell French [Grl?] Manager
Cheif Justice and Lieutenant Governor Bank of N S Wales.
"Argruah", Ashfield NS.W.
Sir,
This Society, which waws formed amonst
other things for collecting all that is obtainable
concerning the Aboriginies, 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
To................................... Hon Gnl Secretary
| * Mikitymulga | Trees struck by lightning |
| Bibil | White leaved box tree |
| Gundulong | Mahogony trees about the place very thick |
| Uabaha | [Vines?] of that name growing about |
| Gongeway | Quantity of shells about the Beach |