ENPages That Mention Cookara
Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG HM:VK MURGON 26th November, 63
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The Director, Dept. of Native Affairs, BRISBANE.
Further yours dated 20th November, 1963, reference 1A/230, re meaning of work "Cookara", you are advised that from information available here:
"Coo" means River "Kara" means High up
therefore the word could mean "River high up.".
Superintendent
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20th November, 1963.
The Superintendent, Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement, Via Murgon
A request has been received for the meaning of the native word "COOKARA", which is the name of a property in the Goondiwindi area.
Any information or assistance you could offer regarding this name would be appreciated.
C. Campbell Director of Native Affairs.
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