Gabulbarra facts for kids
The Gabulbarra people are an Aboriginal Australian group. They lived in a part of eastern Central Queensland. We don't have a lot of written information about their history. Their name can also be spelled Gabalbura, Gabalbara, or Kabalbara.
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Where the Gabulbarra People Lived
The Gabulbarra people lived in a large area. Their traditional lands were about 2,600 square miles (6,700 square kilometers). This area was west of the Mackenzie and Isaac rivers. It stretched as far as a place called Peak Range. Their northern boundary was near Cotherstone.
What Their Name Means
The name Gabulbarra comes from the word gabul. This word means "carpet snake". So, the name Gabulbarra means "carpet snake people". This was mentioned by a person named Gavan Breen. He said the name refers to a group from Central Queensland. They spoke a dialect of the Biri language.
Other Ways to Spell Gabulbarra
The name Gabulbarra has been spelled in different ways. Some of these spellings include Kabelbara, Kaiabara, Gabelbara, and Gabulbara. Another researcher, Geoffrey O'Grady, also linked them to the name Yettimaralla.
Their Language
We do not have much information about the specific language spoken by the Gabulbarra people. However, it is thought that they might have spoken a dialect of the Biri language.
