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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG
MURGON
28th January, 3
BAS/CB Ref.41 Gen'l
Deputy Director of Native Affairs, BRISBANE.
Re Meaning of Aboriginal Word "Moorimbin" - Your Ref. 1A/230
According to natives here this word means "a black man been there".
Superindentent.
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1A/230
VM/JO'D 14th January, 1953.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiry has been made at this Office for the meaning of the aboriginal word "Moorimbin" and it would be appreciated if you would question some of the Cherbourg natives and advise.
According to the enquirer, this name was given to a Bora ground situated between Peeraman and Boonjie on the Atherton Tableland.
Acting Deputy Director of Native Affairs.
(Hand written note...Passed on to Vincent to enquire 22/1/53 29/1/53)