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VM/JO'D
20th August, 1952

The Superintendent,
Cherbourg Settlement,
via MURGON.

The Editor of the Toowoomba Chronicle of Post Office Box 40, Toowoomba, wrote to this Office on the 13th instant as follows:-

" I was wondering whether you might be able to give the "Chronicle"
some assistance, in ascertaining the meaning of the (apparently)
aboriginal name, Weranga. (Hand written - "BAD MAN")

The local Railway Office has sent the query to us. They point
out that there is a small railway station, Weranga, on the Tara line
and another place, Peranga, on the Cooyar line, and similarity
of the names leads sometimes to confusion, particularly in the
consignment of parcels.

The suggestion has been made that the name of Weranga (the smaller
place) be changed; but it was hoped that a name with the same aboriginal
meaning might be adopted. The University was unable to help us in the
matter, but we thought that perhaps your Department might be able to.

Trusting that we are not occasioning you too much inconvenience,
and with apologies for troubling you in the matter."

It would be appreciated if you would endeavour to
ascertain the information requested and reply direct to the Editor with
copy to this Office.

Deputy Director of Native Affairs.