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[top left stamp] ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT 10.12.13 2702 No 99 BARAMBAH.
[right stamp] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 02420 * 8-DEC. 1913 QUEENSLAND.
[top red ink] Miscellaneous
Other Dept Mes
For the English meaning of the Aboriginal name Mur-rang-arie
Prev 1928
Queensland Railways
Chief Engineer`s Office. Brisbane,
R [co]rrespondence 13:2989
8th December, 1913.
Dear Sir,
I beg to advise that the aboriginal name Mur-rang-arie has been submitted as suitable for the stopping place, Tiipal and Raspberry Roads Juncton, Rockhamtpon-St. Lawrence Extension, but some difficulty is experienced in ascertaining the English meaning thereof. I shall be obliged if you can assist in this matter.
Yours faithfully, N. G. Bell Chief Engineer.
[left margin] The Chief Protector of Aborginals, Brisbane.
[left margin red ink] C. 8.12.13 AHL
Barambah
[initials] [initials] 8.12.13
[pencil] [?], arra ? Water Snake
Mur rang-arra Mur rang arie a [Native Grove?] in Scrub with Grapes on that they eat
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[water mark] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
13/1928. Other Depts. Misc.
away
6th October, 1913.
Sir,
As per request contained in your letter 13:203 of the 29th ultimo, I give herewith aboriginal names suitable for stations on the MACKAY - ST. LAWRENCE RAILWAY, which I hope will prove serviceable to you.
ABORIGINAL | MEANING |
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Munboora | Polupar Gum |
Kumpul | Blood Wood |
Binempta | Ti Tree |
ABORIGINAL | MEANING |
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Gooyum | Fire |
Geegan | Sun |
Girrong | Small Wallaby |
Googee | Star |
Mendo | Moon |
Morong | Camp |
Gillan | Good |
Morong (camp)-Gillan (good) | Good Camp |
Deputy Chief Protecctor of Aboriginals.
The Chief enginer, Queensland Railways, B R I S B A N E .
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Other Depts. Misc.
[stamp 1] CHIEF PROTECTOR of ABORIGIANLS 01928 * 1-OCT.1913 QUEENSLAND
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS
[start left margin] [stamp 2] Prev. ... 1795
G.
In any further Correspondence refer to No. 13:203. [end left margin]
Queensland Railways
Chief Engineer`s Office. Brisbane, 29th September 1913.
For names for 3 stations on [Machay] - [St Lawrence] line
Sir,
I shall be obliged if you will favour me with a few aboriginal names, with their English meanings, for the undermentioned stations on the [Mackay]-[St.Lawrence] Line :-
Station. | Class of Country. |
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10 miles 61 chains. | Vacant crown land. Ti-tree. |
15 miles 24 chains. | Ti-tree, a swamp. Poplar, gum and bloodwood. |
17 miles 15 chains. | Ti-tree and devil-devil. |
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, William Street, B R I S B A N E .
[right margin] Munboora or Kumpul [Binimpte?]
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[right margin] T.J.
[left margin] In your reply please refer to No B13.9198.
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS
QUEENSLAND
Office of the Commissioner for Railways,
Brisbane. 30th September 1913
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, Brisbane.
Sir,
I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your letter 13.1091 of 25th instant, returning marked printer's proof of the nomenclature of railway stations.
I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, [Arthur Howther?] Secretary. [?]
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[Water mark] QUEENSLAND GOVERNEMENT
13/ 1795. Other Depts. Misc.
25th September, 1913.
Sir,
Referring to your communication of the 12th instant, forwarding a proof of the nomenclature of Railway Stations, I have to advise that I have gone over the proof and marked it as far as I am able to do so, and now return the papers.
I would be much obliged if you could furnish this office with, say, two copies of the nomenclature when completed.
Yours obediently,
Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Secretary, Commissioner for Railways, B R I S B A N E .
[left margin] 13/ 1091.