Miscellaneous papers relating to Aborigines, ca. 1839-1871 - Page 95
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[Page 95]
Ours are the [makoro?] gliding,
Deep in the shady pool ;
For our spear is sure, and the pray [secure?]
Kanin or the bright gharool.
Our lubras sleep by the bato clear,
That the Amygest's tract hath never been near.
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Ours is the Koolema flowing
With precious Kirrika stored ;
For fleet the foot, and keen the eye,
That seeks the nukkung's [haard?] ;-
And the glances are bright, and the foot slips are free;
When we dance in the shade of the Karakon tree.
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Note Gibber gunya - Cave in the rock -
Turruna and Berrambo - War arms
Wanga - a species of pigeon
Makoro - Fish
Amygest - White fellow
Kanim - Eel
Gheerol - Mallot
Bato - Water
Kirrika - Honey
Nukkung - Wild Lea
Karrakun = The Oak tree
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