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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG MURGON 29th March 1
BAS/CB Ref. 41 Gen'l The Deputy Director of Native Affairs, Brisbane.
In response to your enquiry 1A/230 of the 16th instant, I have to advise that I have ascertained that the word "Oorindi" means "tearing up".
Superintendent.
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1A/230
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].