Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words

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VM/JO'D

27th November, 1950

The Superintendent, Cherbourg Settlement, via MURGON.

Mrs. L. V. Ryan, Queensland Government Representative in Melbourne, is desirous of ascertaining the meaning of the word "Moiomunda" and it would be appreciated if you would make enquiries and advise by return mail.

Aboriginal names meaning "Beside the water" or "On a hill" are also requested.

Davis Deputy Director of Native Affairs.

BIRDS..NEST NATIVE ENQUIRIES

(WAHWOON.. WERVER) BUNDABERG - TRIBE BULLVEM..MORON..) ROSELLA..NEST.. SOUTH BURNETT..TRIBE PIPER..NARCEE) WHITE..COCKATOO..NORTH..QLD..TRIBE

CHERBOURG MURGON. 17th August / 50 BAS/JMcL Ref. 41 Gen'l. Deputy Director of Native Affairs, BRISBANE. For Attention Mr. Maher. Re Aboriginal Words. I regret that no one here appears to be able to give me any information regarding "Moio Munda" or even to be able to confirm that it is an aboriginal word. Aboriginal words for:- "Beside the Water" and "On a Hill" are "Gumubah" adn ("and" misspelt) "Mularnee" respectively. [Signature] (illegible - possibly "A. Brown") [Initials] (possibly "A.B") of Acting Superintendent.

13th September 3

The Chief Protector of Aboriginals Brisbane.

In reply to your's of the 7th instant, I desire to inform you that I can procure six small souvenir boomerangs for the gentleman mentioned by you.

They will be about six inches from point to point and made of bull oak. The price will be one shilling and six pence each, and same will be sent forward as soon as completed.

That Officer is also being asked to provide food and accommodation pending his return, but should he want pocket money for the journey, I would be glad if you could forward him a small amount.

Deputy Chief Protector of Aboriginals.

The Superintendent, Barambah Aboriginal Settlement.