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[left margin] 11/446.
[right margin] 11. 973. applic. Missc.
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29th. May 1911.
Sir,
In reply to your letter 11.1704 of the 16th instant,I have to advise that the Superintendent of the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement states that the names "Ekeeby"and"[Tayoon?]" are not known to any of the aboriginals on the Settlement, but Tagon, the nearest he can find to the second work is the name of a tree growing in the [Mareebah] district.
Yours obediently,
Deputy Chief Protector of Aboriginal.
The Chief Engineer, Railway Department, B R I S B A N E .
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[left margin] [stamp1] ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT 1143 20-5-11 [BARAMBAH]
[stamp2] Prev. 955 .....
W. M.
In any further correspondence refer to No. 11: 1704
[? Michell?]
Mc THE SUPERINT NDE [BARAMBAH] ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT. Can you oblige [JB?] Dep C.P.a 18.5.11
B/C D C.P.A The names submitted are not known by any native on the Settlement [but?] Layou Lagou is the name of a tree like similar to the [Braahinie?] growing in the Mareeba District
[B?SL?] Supt 23-5-11
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[stamp3] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 00973 * 18MAY1911 QUEENSLAND.
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways.
Chief Engineer's Office. Brisbane, 16th May 1911.
S i r ,
I have to advise that two names, viz:-
" E K E E B Y " " T A Y O O N " Lagon Trees [Mareebah] [like Brauhinee?]
have been suggested for a sidding at 20 1/2 miles on the Mount Perry Line, and I shall esteem it a favor if you will let me know their respective meanings.
I am, Sir, Yours faithfully, [W. Pagow?] Chief Engineer.
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, Tresury Buildings, BRISBANE.
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[left margin] 11/450.
[right margin] 11/955 Applic Misc
11, 955 Applic. Missc.
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31st. May 1911.
Sir,
In reply to your letter 11. 1294 of 12th instant, I would advise that the Superintendent of the [Barambah] Aboriginal Settlement gives the meaning of the word "Manoo" as similar to Yamberderie in the Karnooloo dialect which means a strait, a gap, a outting or a clear straight track.
Yours obedienctly.
Deputy Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Chief Engineer, Railway Department. B R I S B A N E .
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[left margin] [stamp1] ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT 1527 18-5-11 [BARAMBAH]
[stamp2] Prev. [1 of 1573?] ....
W. M.
In any further Correspondence refer to No. 11:1294
B/c [tick tick] [RM?] 19/5/11 THE SUPERINTENDENT [BARAMBAH] ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT. Can you oblige [JB?] [D C. Ph?] 16. 5. 11
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[stamp3] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 00955 * 16.MAY 1911 QUEENSLAND.
[written over main text] B/C [D.C.P.U.?] "Manoo" is similar to [Jam ber derie?] in the Karnooloo dialect meaning strait or [st?ight] as for instance a gap a cutting a straight road [BJLS?] Supt 18-5-11
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways.
Chief Engineer's Office. Brisbane, 12th May 1911.
Dear Sir,
I shall be glad if you can furnish me with the meaning of the name "M A N O O ", an aboriginal name suggested for a siding at 7 miles 25 chains Mount Perry Line.
I am, dear Sir Yours faithfully, [W Pagow?] Chief Engineer.
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, B r i s b a n e .
Jam ber derie a gap [Karw?] oo loo dialect
[Wacka Wada?] Boompa [Boomer?] hit
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[right margin] I0.1513. Applications Miss. .
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8th September I9I0.
Sir,
In reply to your AB09/26799 B of 6th instant, asking for an aboriginal name for [St Helens] on the Ipswich Line, I beg to submit for your choice the following aboriginal names and their meanings, taken from the Bundaberg dialect, and having in view the nature of the surrounding country and industries:-
Niree === ... Coal Danulla === ... Pottery works Comboori === ... Perch ( fish)
As however there is now no aboriginal camp or country at this place it being apparently a growing village of workers in the surroundings industries it would,I think, be better to choose a name more in keeping with the character and nationality of the residents, who doubtless if consulted could among themselves quickly decide upon a suitable and original name.
I have the honour to be Sir, Your Obedient Servant
Pro Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Traffic Manager Queensland Railway Department B R I S B A N E .
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