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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Enquiries Native Words
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CHERBOURG
MURGON 29th January, 4
WGV/CB Ref. 232 Gen'l.
Deputy Director of Native Affairs, BRISBANE.
In reply to your enquiry of the 20th instant, (your reference 1A/230), I wish to advise that the word "Caneebie" is unknown. However, in the dialect of the coastal tribes, that is from Nambour to Maryborough, the word "Ganeebie" means "Throwing a Spear".
The aboriginal word for "Sun", is "Junarn".
Superintendent.
Correspondence Between Sydney May And F.J Watson Concerning Aboriginal Place Names (ITM489477)
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20th November, 1942.
Mrs. L. Curry Bundarra, VIA NAMBOUR.
Dear Madam,
I am trying to obtain information regarding Tin Can Bay and how it came by its quaint name. I thought you might be able to help me in some way. Perhaps you could get some information from Mr. Lowe or Mr. Carrell on the matter.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Hon. Secretary.