y separately published work icon Gumbaynggir Dreamings selected work   prose   dreaming story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1992... 1992 Gumbaynggir Dreamings
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'Learn the real story of the country between the Clarence and Macleay Rivers'. Source: Publisher's note

Notes

  • Dedication: This book is dedicated to the memory of Uncle Harry "Tiger" Buchanan Maruwanba, Maruungga.

Contents

* Contents derived from the
c
Australia,
c
: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, Harry Buchanan , single work prose dreaming story (p. 55-64)
VIEW ENTIRE CONTENTS ( works)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

VIEW PUBLICATION DETAILS FOR ALL VERSIONS ()

Works about this Work

Gumbaynggir Legends Make Publishing History Natasha Morse , 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.'
Gumbaynggir Legends Make Publishing History Natasha Morse , 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.'
VIEW ALL WORKS ABOUT (1)
Last amended 23 Jul 2010 17:14:29
Subjects:
  • New South Wales,
Common subjects:
Newspapers:
    Powered by Trove
    X