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1A/230

HH.
10th August, 1960.

The Superintendent,
Cherbourg Settlement,
via MURGON.

Dear Sir,

An enquiry has been received at this Office by Prangley &
Crofts, 432 Queen Street, Brisbane, for the aboriginal meaning of SPIRIT
OF THE RIVER. They have asked if the word "MALA", meaning Spirit could
be used with the word "BILLA" meaning River, making the word "MALA-BILLA".

Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours faithfully,
Helen Hogan

THE MANAGER
For
CURIO SECTION