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'Learn the real story of the country between the Clarence and Macleay Rivers'. Source: Publisher's note
Notes
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Dedication: This book is dedicated to the memory of Uncle Harry "Tiger" Buchanan Maruwanba, Maruungga.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
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:Gumbaynggir Language and Culture Group
, 1992 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.- How the Tribes and Rivers Were Made, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 1-3)
- The Tree of Life, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 5-8)
- The Hero Ancestors and Miirral, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 11-12)
- Birrugan and the Buurrga Miirral, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 12)
- Mindi and the Honey Suckle, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 12)
- Yuludarra, Gawnggan and Birrugan, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 15-18)
- The Revenge of Yuludarra's People, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 19-20)
- An Enemy Ambush, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 23-25)
- Birrugan's Journey South, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 26-27)
- The Final Battle, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 29)
- Gawnggan Sees Birrugan's Sign, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 30-32)
- The Raising of Birrugan and His Ascent to the Sky, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 33-34)
- Yuludarra's Final Journey, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 35)
- Birrugan, His Father, and the Movement of the sun, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 36)
- The Making of the Sea, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 37)
- The Bridge Over the Sea, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 47-52)
- The Story of Wijiirrjagi and the Brothers, single work prose dreaming story (p. 55-64)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Gumbaynggir Legends Make Publishing History
1993
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 January no. 42 1993; (p. 16)
— Review of Gumbaynggir Dreamings Gumbaynggir Language and Culture Group (translator), 1992 selected work prose 'The first two books compiled by a language group in northern New South Wales - the culmination of more than a dozen years' work - were launched at an historic ceremony at Macksville RSL Club on November 20. The books, an English and an untranslated version of Gumbaynggir legends, were officially launched by Auntie Maggie Morris of Kempsey - the only surviving contributor.'
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Gumbaynggir Legends Make Publishing History
1993
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 January no. 42 1993; (p. 16)
— Review of Gumbaynggir Dreamings Gumbaynggir Language and Culture Group (translator), 1992 selected work prose 'The first two books compiled by a language group in northern New South Wales - the culmination of more than a dozen years' work - were launched at an historic ceremony at Macksville RSL Club on November 20. The books, an English and an untranslated version of Gumbaynggir legends, were officially launched by Auntie Maggie Morris of Kempsey - the only surviving contributor.'
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