Letter from John Bulmer 8 February 1904
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
Document Details
Date
8-Feb-04
Letter From
Bulmer, Reverend John
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
—
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Victoria
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 91
Medium
Letter
Region
Gippsland
Locality
Lake Tyers
Summary
Content relates to the Kurnai of Gippsland. Letter also discusses the family tree of Colin Hood of the Western District of Victoria. Refers to marriage rules and how persons named after Bunjil, indicated that they were expert in catching the animal after which they were named, for example, Bunjil Tumbun (Perch), Bunjil Bundul (flathead) etc.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten in ink. One sheet; two pages. Condition: good but the paper is thin and the handwriting from one side is visible from the other, making reading difficult.
