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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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VM/JO'D.
11th February, 1952.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
On the 17th December last you were asked to advise the English meaning of the undermentioned words but up to the present your advice has not been received -
Kindly furnish by return mail.
P. J. Richards Deputy Director of Native Affairs.
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VM/JO'D.
16th November, 1951.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiry has been made to this Office for an aboriginal word meaning as under -
(1) Where the rainbow ends or the end of the rainbow. (2) Where the sun shines, or sun is shining. (3) Taringa.
The first two words are required for the naming of a house but the third is only an enquiry of local interest as the enquirer is living in the Taringa area.
It would be appreciated if you would enquire from the Cherbourg natives and advise.
P. J. Richards Deputy Director of Native Affairs.
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VM/SMcD.
2nd May, 1951.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiry has been made at this office for an aboriginal word meaning "Plenty Water". Kindly enquire from the older residents of Cherbourg and advise.
P. J. Richards Deputy Director of Native Affairs.
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VM/JO'D. 16th March, 1951.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiries have been made at this Office for the meaning of the word "Oorindi" which is a Station in the Roma district and it would be appreciated if you would interview some of the Cherbourg natives and advise.
P. J. Richards Deputy Director of Native Affairs.
[The words "Tearing Up" is written in pencil on this document].
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VM/J O'D
27th February, 1951.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.
Enquiries have been made at this Office for the meaning of the presumed undermentioned aboriginal words -
P. J. Richards Deputy Director of Native Affairs