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25th November, 1940.

F.J. Watson, Esq.,
"Nyleta",
Union Street,
TOOWONG. S.W.1.

Dear Sir,

In reply to your letter of the 22nd instant,
I have to thank you for your excellent advice. We
investigated the three words, Yuraba, Burooba and
Wanduma, all of which seem very suitable.

At my talk to the Constitutional Club last
Thursday, I was asked to suggest a name for two or three
homes (i) place on a hill, (ii) a place with two weeping
figtrees (ficus benjamini), (iii) an explanation of
"Lota". Furthermore, I have been asked to supply the
aboriginal name for (i) Sandgate, (ii) Shorncliffe or
the Cabbage Tree Creek end of Sandgate. You could give
the actual name or suggest a euphonious name describing
the locality. Originally called Shorncliffe, the adoption
of this name for the Railway Station and State School has
caused confusion of locality.

I would also like to know the aboriginal name
for "bend in the river".

I will probably have the opportunity to call
out and see you on Wednesday afternoon and discuss these
matters.

Yours faithfully,

Hon. Secretary.