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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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10th March 1964
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Via Murgon.
A request has been received for the meaning of the native word "TANGALOOMA". This is the name of the old whaling station in Moreton Bay recently converted to a Tourist Resort.
Any information you could offer regarding this name would be appreciated.
C. Campbell for Administration Officer (Curio Sales Promotion)
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George XXXXXXX CC/GB. 23rd January, 1964
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Via Murgon.
A request has been received for the meaning of the native word BIMBIMBIE. The person enquiring has recently bought a small property bearing this name at Kenmore.
Any information you could offer regarding this name would be appreciated.
Claudette Campbell for Administration Officer, (Curio Sales Promotion.)
Place of many birds (Hand written notte)
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CC.FCL
20th November, 1963.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Via Murgon
A request has been received for the meaning of the native word "COOKARA", which is the name of a property in the Goondiwindi area.
Any information or assistance you could offer regarding this name would be appreciated.
C. Campbell Director of Native Affairs.
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CC/IB 9th April, 1959.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, Via Murgon.
A request has been submitted to this Office for the Aboriginal equivalent of the words listed hereunder:-
"PLENTY OF WATER" "HOME BY THE SEA" "BLUE MOUNTAINS" "PURPLE MOUNTAINS" "GOLDEN SANDS" "SILVER SANDS" "OCEAN BEACH" "OCEAN FRONT" "BLUE SKIES" "SKY DRIFT" "CLOUD-DRIFT"
It is also asked that the Aboriginal words may be given in more than one dialect if possible.
Your early advice would ne appreciated.
C. Campbell for Director of Native Affairs.
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CC/AD
12th March, 1959.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
A request has been received for the meaning of the aboriginal word Tooroonga.
Your advice regarding this would be appreciated.
SUN-BRIGHT advise
C. Campbell for Director of Native Affairs.