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In replying please
refer to Record No.

[Queensland Coat of Arms]

Home Secretary's Office.
Brisbane 5th December, 1923.

Sir,
I have the honour to inform you that it is proposed to
prepare an index of the names of Queensland places and, if
possible, to ascertain the origin of the names of each place.

There is a difficulty regarding places having aboriginal
names, and it is desired that you get in touch with as many as
possible of the older natives in your District, with a view of
obtaining a list of place in you District having aboriginal
names, together with the meaning of the aboriginal words.

I shall be glad if you will submit information in the
following form, and post it to me at your convenience.

Yours obediently,
[signature]
Under Secrertary.

The Proector of Aboriginals.
COOKTOWN