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Ref. Gen 1. 279
CHERBOURG
Murgon, Q.
EG/RA 5th February, 7

The Director,
Dept. of Native Affairs,
BRISBANE, Q.

Further to your memorandum requesting the Native meanings of the
works Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Oscar Collins Supplied.

Merry Christmas - Bora - Coroon - Knuya, which means the
feast of the Bora Ring, which could be a Merry Christmas.
Happy New Year - Nicki - Kunna

Superintendent.