Girroo Gurrll, the first surveyor, and other aboriginal legends.

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Get this from a library. Girroo Gurrll: the first surveyor, and other Aboriginal legends. [G J Henry] -- Legends about animals & nature; Stories about white men, wooden letters, beings from spirit world; General information about tribal life and customs (avoidance relationships, initiation &.

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Girroo Gurrll, the first surveyor, and other aboriginal legends Unknown Binding – January 1, by Gladys Jean Henry (Author) out of 5 stars 1 rating. See all 2 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Price New from Used from 5/5(1). Australian Aboriginal Dreaming Stories Henry, Gladys J.

Girroo Gurrll, the First Surveyor and other Aboriginal Legends, Smith and Paterson, Brisbane,77p. Aboriginal Legends from Eastern Australia, the Richmond - Mary River region, Reed, Sydney,62p. It is from the peak of Mount Tyson that something spawned the aboriginal legends of the Chic-ah-Bunnah.

The peak is recorded as the “landing place” of Chic-ah-Bunnah. Gladys Henry records the striking tradition in her book on aboriginal folk tales “Girroo Gurrll: the First Surveyor and Other Aboriginal Legends”.

GIRROO GURRLL The First Surveyor and other Aboriginal Legends by Gladys Henry. A unique book featuring traditional legends from the Murray Upper and Tully region of north Queensland.

The book is illustrated with the artwork of Tommy Warroon and drawings by Gladys Henry. Gladys had a reputation for warmth and friendliness and many Aboriginal people lived at small camps on the Bellenden property. According to linguist Bob Dixon, Challam told other visitors and linguists working in the area about the ‘white woman living up the road who was writing a book.

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