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The Dhiraila (Thereila, Thiralla) were an indigenous Australian people of the state of Queensland.

Language

According to Gavan Breen, the Thereila language was known as Mamwura or Mambanjura (Mambanyura).

Country

Thereila tribal lands extended, according to Norman Tindale, over some 2,800 square miles (7,300 km2). They lay south of Nockatunga and Noccundra, as far as the Grey Range. They were present at Dingera Creek. Their western confines were around Bransby and the lower Warrywarry Creek.

Alternative names

  • Thiralla.
  • Mambanjura.
  • Mambanyura.
  • Mambangura.
  • Mamwura.
  • Ngandangura.
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