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Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 Buwaray Raykurayku : Gälpu Dhäruk
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'An illustrated dictionary of the Gälpu language from East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. 'Buwaray Raykurayku' refers to special Gälpu song words that convey the origin of Gälpu language; Gälpu Dhäruk translates as 'Gälpu Words'. This dictionary has been 20 years in the making and features 1,738 entries according to the 17-letter Yolŋu alphabet. Includes Introduction section with an explanation of Yolŋu alphabet and how it's used in the dictionary. Also includes illustrated index of other publications by the dictionary's primary author, the late Marilyn Ganyinurru Gurruwiwi.' 

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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Batchelor, Batchelor - Katherine area, Top End, Northern Territory,: Batchelor Press , 2021 .
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      Extent: 346p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 9781925068108
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Subjects:
  • Aboriginal Galpu language
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