Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words

Ref. Genl. 279.

CHERBOURG Murgon, Q. TM/JM 27th February, 9

The Director, Dept. of Native Affairs, BRISBANE.

With reference to your communication 1A/230 of the 13th instant re Aboriginal names, you are advised as follows:-

(1) JACKADGERY means 'A Foolish Act' NIMMITYBEL - Unknown

(2) 'Pretty Bird' - MOOGARAS GOOLBU.

(3) TARRAGINDI - Unknown, may be obtainable from Willie McKenzie.

'Lovely Setting' - KALIMNA OMARU.

Superintendent.

1A/230

CC/IB 13th February, 1959.

The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, Via Murgon.

Several communications regarding Aboriginal names have been received by this Office. They are as follows:-

1. The correct pronunciation of JACKADGERY and (A Foolish Act) NIMMITYBEL. (Unknown) These are said to be Children's names.

2. The Aboriginal word for PRETTY BIRD. (MOOGARAS-GOOLBU).

3. The origin and meaning of the name }unknown TARRAGINDI, a suburb of Brisbane. }may be obtainable from Willie McKenzie.

4. The Aboriginal word for LOVELY SETTING. (KALIMNA-OMARU)

Your advice regarding these requests would be appreciated.

C. Campbell for Director of Native Affairs.

Ref.Genl.279

CHERBOURG Murgon, Q. TM/JM 4th February, 9

The Director Dept. of Native Affairs, BRISBANE. Receipt is acknowledged of your memo of the 28th ultimo, reference 1A/230 re suitable Aboriginal names for beach homes at Caloundra, hereunder is a list of names:

KALIMNA - Lovely Home OMARU - Beautiful View MOUNDARE - Beautiful BURRUMEE - House on the Hill MOOGARAS - Pretty and Bright.

Superintendent.

Aboriginal name for House Aboriginal name for Connections with Houses

GOONDOO KALIMNA x LOVELY HOME ONNDIE OMARU x BEAUTIFUL VIEW HUMBA MOUNDARE x BEAUTIFUL MOURON BURRUMEE x HOUSE ON HILL YUMBA MOOGARAS x PRETTY AND BRIGHT

In further reference please quote 1A/230 Office of Director of Native Affairs William Street Brisbane, B7 CC/IB 28th January,1959. The Superintendent, Cherboug Settlement, Via MURGON. A request has been submitted to this office for an Aboriginal name suitable for a house being built at Caloundra. Aboriginal names are extremely popular for beach homes and these requests are becoming quite frequent. Matters could perhaps be simplified by your supplying a complete list of suitable mames together with their meanings. C. Campbell Director of Native Affairs.