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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG
MURGON 28th November, 2
BAS/CB Ref.41 Gen'l.
Deputy Director of Native Affairs, BRISBANE.
Re Meaning "Coonawarra" - Your Ref. 1A/230
Relative to your communication of the 10th November I have to advise that I can find no authentic meaning for the word "Coonawarra" other than in the Clermont district it means "over there".
Superintendent.
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VM/JO'D
10th November, 1952.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiry has been made at this Office for the English meaning of the aboriginal word "Coonawarra" and it would be appreciated if you would enquire from the Cherbourg natives and advise.
Deputy Director of Native Affairs.