Notes on Kurnai 150 pages
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Languages
There are three languages in Gippsland
(1) Thángūai which was spoken
by the Krauatun at the Snowy River and
to the Eastward.
(2) Mukthang which was spoken by
the Braha and the [Bialaua - crossed out] Baiaka including
the Dargo [??]
(3) Nūlīt spoken by Brataūa and
Tatŭng.
King Charley speaks Mukthang,
Thanguai, Twofold Bay language
and Ngarego
Blue Mt Parrot
Blue Mountain Parrot - Blēn mūrūk
E. Oblique = Laú-ŭn-gerŭt - the large
E. goniocalyx is called
Būnjil Binak
Language
Look at that = Deála mundatti
Look at that child = Deálla leet munditti
Sit down here = Būnŭngali ditta
Document Details
Date
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Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Victoria
Holding Institution
State Library of Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
MS9356/404
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
MS 9356 [Series] Correspondence and notes concerning aboriginal tribes - Aboriginal tribes of Victoria. [Sub Series] Kurnai [Item Title] Notes by A. W. Howitt titled 'Kurnai. Various names of plants, language etc.'. [Summary note] Incorporates information from correspondents including Mr. McAlpine, J. C. McLeod and tribal informants. 145 pages. Box 1053 [Folder] 3(b) & 4(a) [State Library Victoria record 2018]
Physical Description
Correspondence and notes.