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Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 Ngiaka Yalarrnga
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'While completing his full time studies in anthropology and archaeology at James Cook University, Lance embarked on a project that would see his peoples’ language and culture preserved for years to come. Lance’s book, Ngiaka Yalarrnga (sponsored by BHP Billiton’s Cannington Mine), is the culmination of hundreds of hours he spent listening to and recording older speakers of the Yalarrnga language. ' (Source: on-line)

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Language: Aboriginal Yalarnnga AIATSIS ref. (G8) (Qld SF54-06) , English
Notes:
Text in Yalarrnga and English languages.
    • Townsville, Townsville area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland,: Lance Sullivan , ca. 2005 .
      Extent: 73p.
      Description: illus., ports
      Note/s:
      • 'As an Elder of the Yalarrnga nation I have viewed the final document and have participated in the research of the Yalarrnga language completed by Mr Sullivan. All photos and pictorials ... are permitted by the Yalarrnga community ... [signed by three Elders]' (Source: Cover verso).
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Subjects:
  • Aboriginal Yalarnnga AIATSIS ref. (G8) (Qld SF54-06) language
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  • Western Queensland, Queensland,
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