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Correspondence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Other Departments - Miscellaneous (ITM336560_15-0273)
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No.
19th September 1912
MEMORANDUM
To Deputy Chief Protector of Abos? Brisbane
Sir
In reference to application of railway Department for Aboriginal names for Stations the following may be suitable
Names | Ingham | [Cardwell?] | Tully River |
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Outside | Argea | Netfar | [Kunnyructyar?] |
Iron Bark | [Culburw?] | ... | ... |
Grass | Yabbooloo | Kutchaw | Padchaw |
[Ti?] Tree | Pudfoo | Pobel | Booiegoo |
Bloodwood | ... | coorookaw | [Jingilla?] |
Yours [Tc?] [Birham J? L? Lipslomte?] SUPT BARAMBAH ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT.
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[left margin] [stamp1] [ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENT] 19 9 12/1920 [BARAMBAH?]
[stamp2] PREV 1541
N.
in any further correspondence refer to No. 12:2297.
The Supt Barambah Can you suppl some suitable names. [Dept ?ar?] [J?] Dl. Ph 17.9.12
[stamp3] B.C. 17.9.12 No 12/502 [?] 19.9.12
[right margin] Other Depts Misc
[stamp4] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 01885 *14.SEP.1912 QUEENSLAND. Chief Engineer [Reys?]
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways
Chief Egineer's Office Brisbane 13th September 1912.
For Names of Stations - TOWNSVILLE-INGHAM LINE.
S i r,
I shall be obliged if you will favor me with some Aborginal names and their meanings for stations on the Townsville-Ingham Line at the following mileages:-
Mileage | Class of Country |
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2 Miles 36 Chains | Abattoir reserve. |
7 " 16 " | Lightly timbered with ironbark. |
12 " 5 " | Grazing country. |
14 " 28 " | Ti-tree forest. |
18 " 70 " | Thick forest, bloodwood and ti-tree. |
I shall be glad if you will treat this matter as urgent.
I am, Sir, Yours faithfully,
[U. G. Gell] Chief Engineer. per [C.Y?.P.?]
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, B r i s b a n e.
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12/1541. Other Depts. Misc.
[awll?]
23rd August 1912.
Sir, In reply to your letter of the 1st instant, which I regret was neglected so long owing to pressure of work at the Exhib- 12/743. ition, I forward a list of aboriginal words from the language of the Gibbir or Gwiyungun tribe whose district was the nearest to Mary Valley which may provide you with names suitable for the five stations you propose to establish.
NAME PRONUNCIATION MEANING 2 m 21 ch. Weigah (wygar) High Ridge 4 m 72 ch. Bulyan (bull yan) Silver leaf ironbark tree
9 m. Dooboon Ironbark 10 m 70 ch. Buthar (boo thar) Red Soil 14 m 70 ch. Girra Rich Country.
or any of these, Wallah Big Rock Darrang Running Creek. Gorroman Old man kangaroo [check mark] Emar Female kangaroo [check mark] Dagoon Home-Camp Binnam Staghorn Goongoonwundai - Yurgan Pretty girl.
Yours obediently,
Deputy Chief Protector of Aboriginals. The Chief Engineer, Railway Department, B R I S B A N E .
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12/1047 Other Depts Misc.
22nd may 1912.
Sir,
Referring to your communication of the 17th instant asking to be furnished with an aboriginal name suitable for a station on the Blackall-Windorah extension. In further reference to this matter I would call your attention to my latters of the first of January and tenth of April of this year, and to earlier communications in which several aboriginal names were submitted.
I am now giving you a few additional names one of which may suit your purpose,
Aboriginal. | English |
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[tick] Biroo Biroo | open country |
Gwinim | Boree country |
Mendah | Nice place |
Joo-Joo | small & good |
Karoo | grows in Boree country |
Yoomba | hard wood used to make spears etc., |
Wama | sugar bag |
Pachee | wild flowers |
Wam Wah | Magpie |
Apana | Pigeon |
[tick] Muntapa | Plain Turkey |
Kuncool | Wallaby |
Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Chief Engineer, Railway Department, B R I S B A N E.
[water mark - backwards] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
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[left margin] [stamp1] Prev. 739 App Misc N.
In any further Correspondence refer to No. 12:1881.
[right margin] Other Dept Mis
[stamp2] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 01047 *21.MAY[1912?] QUEENSLAND.
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways.
Chief Engineer's Office. Brisbane. 17th May 1912.
S i r,
I am desirous of obtaining a suitable name for the station at 22 Miles 33 Chains on the Blackwall-Windorah Extension. The surrounding country is open downs, slightly timbered with Boree.
Kindly favor me with a few names to choose from.
I am, Sir, Yours faithfully,
[Mmm? G Bell] Chief engineer.
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, B r i s b a n e.
[water mark - backwards & upside down] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
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[left margin] 12/301.
[right margin] 12/739. Applic. Miscell.
away
10th April 1912.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 3rd instant, asking to be furnised with some aboriginal names suitable for Railway Stations on the Oakey-Cooyar line, and I now append a few names with their meanings some of which may suit your purpose.
Aboriginal. | English |
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Wootool | Good grass |
Mooloo | Black Soil |
Kowaa | Scrub |
[tick] Narco | Good soil |
Wontee | Good place |
Wongu | Mosquito |
Tolka | Native Companian |
[tick] Muntapa | Plain Turkey |
Carpee | Wallaby |
Kapoon | Fresh water |
Balambah | Open Country |
Boruda | Forest Oak |
Dabilbello | Box tree |
Woora | Lie down |
Woona | Cloud |
Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Chief Engineer, Railway Department, B R I S B A N E.
[water mark - backwards & upside down] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
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In any further correspondence refer to No. 12:1079.
[right margin] Applications misc
[stamp] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 00739 *9-APR.1912 QUEENSLAND.
Chief Egineer Railway.
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways
Chief Engineer's Office.
Brisbane. 3rd April 1912.
For aboriginal names for stn on Oakey to Cooyan Line.
Dear Sir,
I shall feel obliged if you will furnish me with suitable aboriginal names in regard to stations at the undermentioned mileages on the Oakey-Cooyar Line:-
Mileage | Class of Country. |
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17 1/2 Miles | Cultivation and Box forest. |
20 3/4 " | Brigalow Scrub and Prickly Pear. |
24 1/2 " | Cultivation. |
27 1/2 " | Vacant Crown Lands. |
32 1/2 " | Cultivation. |
35 " | Cultivation. |
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, William Street, Brisbane.
[water mark - backwards & upside down] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
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[left margin] 12/18.
[right margin] 12/57. Applic. Misc.
away
[1?]th january 1912.
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th ultimo, asking to be supplied with a suitable aboriginal name for a Station at 45 miles 66 chains on the Dalby - Tara line.
I am now submitting a few names for your information.
aboriginal | english |
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Goomba | Ironbark |
Goongoo | Pine tree (cypr |
Wingeen | Melon Holes |
Yarra | Gum Tree |
Boogara | Kangaroo |
Goobee | Opossum |
Moora | Good Camp. |
Chief Protector of Aboriginals.
The Chief Engineer, Railway Department, B R I S B A N E .
[water mark - backwards & upside down] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT
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[left margin] [stamp1] Prev. 11/2338 ...
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In any further correspondence refer to No. 11:2089
[right margin] Applic mis
[stamp2] CHIEF PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINALS 00057 *3-JAN.1912 QUEENSLAND.
[coat of arms] AUDAX AT FIDELIS Queensland Railways
Chief Engineer`s Office.
Brisbane. 20th December 1911.
For an aboriginal name for Dalby-Tara line 45 m 66 ch
Dear Sir,
I am desirous of obtaining a suitable aboriginal name for a Station at 45 miles 66 chains on the Dalby-Tara Line.
The country in the immediate vicinity is Brigalow scrub, with Ironbark and Pine timber, also melon holes.
I shall be glad if you will suggest a few names.
Yours fiathfully, [N?G Bell] Chief Engineer [?F.C]
The Chief Protector of Aboriginals, B R I S B A N E.
[water mark] QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT