Aboriginal names of places in Western AustraliaForrest, John
Some Aboriginal names of places in TasmaniaMilligan, Joseph
Along the way, you’ll discover the origins of familiar place names around the harbour, including Bennelong Point and Barangaroo. QUICK CLIMB FACTS: Tailored Climb experience guided by a First Nations Storyteller who will share facts and stories aboutthe Aboriginal culture, languages and history of...
人类学家J·D·麦卡锡曾经于1946年写过一本《新南威尔士州的土著地名》(NSW Aboriginal Places Names),其中提到伍尔卢莫卢有可能来源自“Wallamullah”或者“Wallabahmullah”,前者意为“富饶之地”,后者意为“一只年轻的黑袋鼠”。 Anthropologist J.D. McCarthy wrote in 'NSW Aboriginal Places Names', in 19...
In one version (there are many Aboriginal cultures) Altjira was the god of the Dreamtime; he created the Earth and then retired as the Dreamtime vanished. Alternative names for Aktjira in other Australian languages include Alchera (Arrernte), Alcheringa, Mura-mura (Dieri), and Tjukurpa (...
As it names are hard to find, many people are trying to get their ancestors recognised in honour roles. In 2007, the Coloured Digger March started. It is held in Redford, Sydney. It is attended by hundreds of indigenous diggers and their descendants to help get them acknowledged. In 2008...
How confident are you that your newly-formed brand can compete with established names in the market? • Confidence in your team’s creativity – Does your team have the creative firepower in order to come up with a brand name you can apply a registered mark for? Will you need to bring...
Njirana and Julana are names used interchangeably for the ancestral man and his penis. There were also many others, Wadi Malu (Kangaroo Man), Minma Waiude (Possum Woman), Wadi Gulber ('Blue' Kangaroo Man), Minma Nganamara (Mallee-hen Woman), Wadi Galaia (Emu Man), Minma Mingari (...
Bunyip – other names used in different regions of Australia: banib,bunnyar,marghet(Western Australia) bunyup,Burley beast,dongus,gauarge(New South Wales), car-bunyah(the Channel Country region, located mostly in Queensland) gu-ru-ngaty(Thurawal, New South Wales) ...
names, places, events, and cultural objects facilitates the sharing of Aboriginal culture and stories with all who are interested in searching the archives. These include stories about Aboriginal politicians, for example Inuit Senator Charlie Watt who represents Quebec. I had the pleasure of working ...