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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 | ||
| Bibit | White leaved box tree | ||
| Garrenup | Mill Point | ||
| Karrakatta | Mount Eliza | ||
| Beeloo | River | ||
| Juta | Gum Tree | ||
| Bullu | Smoke | ||
| Barada | Point Dundas | ||
| Yabby cowingu | Canning Bridge | ||
| Gabbibu | Bull's Creek | ||
| Gordabilou | Crawley | ||
| Berragh | Fresh Water Bay | ||
| Narnglguarh | Dalkeith | ||
| Muchtar | Christmas Tree | ||
| Goonagar | Causeway Bridge | ||