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1A/230

VM/JO'D.

5th January, 1950.

The Superintendent,
Cherbourg Settlement,
via MURGON.

Attached is a copy of communication received from
Mr. A. M. Lumsdaine regarding the meaning of the name "Goonneringerringgi"
and advice would be appreciated indicating whether any of the older inmates
of the Cherbourg Settlement can supply the information requested. Further
application has been received for the meaning of the native name "Akeina"
and your advice would be appreciated.

W Davis
Acting Assistant Director of Native Affairs.

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