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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 | ||
| 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 |
| Big White Gums | |||
| Yarra Yarra | The -- shields are made from | ||
| Cockamonga | Crows Nest | ||
| Yackarong | Big Hill | ||
| Ching | |||
| Bundarra | Salt Bush Flats | ||
| Wanderi | Loose red soil | ||
| Mengakibbi | Ants in great numbers | ||
| Melia | Rock Hole | ||
| Dewah | Flat Rock | ||
| Berribyina | Salt Pool |