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The Anthropological Society of Australiasia.
PATRON:
HIS EXCELLENCY EARL BEAUCHAMP, GOVENOR 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.
"Argreah," Ashfield, N.S.W.
Sir, This Society, which was formed amongst other thinds 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 he 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.
To ___________________
| NAME OF PLACE | MEANING OR REASON WHY IT WAS GIVEN | NAME OF PLACE | MEANING OR REASON WHY IT WAS GIVEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKETYMULGA | trees struck by lightning | ||
| Bibil | white leaved box tree | ||
| Fresh water close to sea | |||
| Sea hill ranges | |||
| [?] forrest | |||