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HK/JO'D.

11th November, 1954.

The Superintendent,
Cherbourg Settlement,
via MURGON.

An enquiry has been received as to the meaning
of the aboriginal place name "Bithongabel" and it will be appreciated if
you will enquire of some of the Cherbourg natives and advise the meaning
of this word.

Davis

Deputy Director of Native Affairs.