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y separately published work icon Miiku and Tinta : A Story from Umpila Country single work   short story   children's   Indigenous story  
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Miiku and Tinta : A Story from Umpila Country
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'...People from the Umpila community in Lockhart River have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Miiku and Tinta is a Creation story that tells of Miiju (the black-headed python) and Tinta (two parrot sisters). The story is traditionally told in Umpila language and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: Cover)

Notes

  • In English language

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Port Melbourne, South Melbourne - Port Melbourne area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria,: Pearson Rigby , 2011 .
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      Extent: 24p.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • The story is traditionally told in Umpila language; it is presented in this book in English language.
      • Includes index.
      ISBN: 9781442562905 (pbk)
      Series: y separately published work icon Sharing Our Stories : Series 2 Liz Thompson (editor), Sydney : Pearson Education Australia , 2011-2012 17205086 2008 series - publisher short story biography
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Subjects:
  • Lockhart River, Lockart River area, North East Peninsula, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland,
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