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This book illustrates the use of the Aboriginal Kunwinjku language.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Language:Aboriginal KunwinjkuThis language currently (02/05/2017) listed under two Aboriginal language hierarchies: Bininj Gun-Wok (as per http://bininjgunwok.org.au/) and Gunwinyguan language family (as per AIATSIS, (N65) (NT SD53-02)). Bininj Gun-Wok website spelling given preference over AIATSIS spelling.
This book is one in a series of numbered Kunwinjku instant stories. (Source: Front cover verso)
Series:yKunwinjku Instant ReadersOenpelli / Gunbalunya:Oenpelli Literature Production Centre,198177210671981series - publisher picture book picture book children's Indigenous story Number in series:6
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