y separately published work icon Wik Kath In Min Wel.Antam A, Thinthow.Antum single work   short story   Indigenous story  
Alternative title: This Is the Story of the Blue Tongue Lizard and the Freshwater Snake
Issue Details: First known date: 1975... 1975 Wik Kath In Min Wel.Antam A, Thinthow.Antum
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'Wik Kath In Min Wel.Antam A, Thinthow.Antum : This Is the Story of the Blue Tongue Lizard and the Freshwater Snake is a favourite traditional story of the Aurukun people of North Queensland, told in the Wik-Mungkan language. It was written and edited by topsy Walmby from her own story on tape. She prepared all the illustrations as well.' (Source: Inside Cover)

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Language: English , Aboriginal Wik Mungkan AIATSIS Code: Y57 QLD
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