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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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AF A/EG.
27th August, 1958.
Mr. H.C. Hattersley, Boat Proprietor, HOPE ISLAND.
Sir,
Further to my letter of 22nd August I have pleasure in supplying as promised the meanings of the two undermentioned aboriginal place names:-
Boikambill - Sacred Ground Mungulpa - My Home.
Yours faithfully,
Director of Native Affairs.
B.c. The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
For your information (your ref. Genl. 279 of 22/8/58). Thank you for your valued and prompt assistance.
D.N.A. 27/8/58.
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Ref. Genl. 279.
CHERBOURG Murgon, Q.
TM/JM 22 August, 8
The Director, Dept. of Native Affairs, BRISBANE, Q.
Attention Mr. Armstrong
Aboriginal names on Stradbroke Island have the following English meanings:
"BOIKAMBILL" (Sacred Ground) "MUNGULPA" (My Home)
Acting Superintendent.