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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG
Murgon,. Q TM/RA 7th March, 6
The Deputy Director, Dept. of Native Affairs, BRISBANE, Q.
In answer to your queries of the 15 and 28th instants. I have to advise that "Bohrah" means Small Frill Lizard, "Dinewan" means play ground, and "Wooloowin" means Native Bear.
Superintendent.
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VM/SMcD.
15th February, 1956.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiry has been made at this Office as to whether the words "Bohrah" and "Dinewan" are aboriginal.
Kindly enquire from some of the Cherbourg natives and if so advise the meaning of the words.
Deputy Director of Native Affairs.