First Nations Language Collection

CHERBOURG MURGON

10th August, 64. HM/DW.

Mr. Owen Heness 14 Moreton St, Norman Park, Brisbane Dear Sir, Yours to hand dated 30th July, 1964 for which we thank you and you are advised that after inquires the following is submitted for your use.

It can be seen that a complete word cannot be found for the sentence concerned but from those listed you may be able to compile something to your satisfaction.

OYOO - One THARANYA - One TILLINGITA - One WONGARRI - One MUKA - They, one or him GOONDI - Coming ALLAWAH - Come here APANINA - Come here WATEEGAY - Come here WARRAWEE - Come here.

Trusting these assist you in your endeavours.

I remain Yours faithfully

SUPERINTENDENT

OYOO = ONE THARANYA = ONE TILLINGITA = ONE WONGARRI = ONE MUKA = THAT- ONE. OR= HIM GOONDI = COMMING ALLAWAH = COME=HEARE APANINA = COME=HEARE WATEEGAY = COME=HEARE WARRAWEE = COME=HEARE