Rungarungawa facts for kids
The Rungarungawa were an indigenous Australian people of the state of Queensland.
Country
In Norman Tindale's estimation Rungarungawa lands comprised some 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) in the area of Roxburgh Downs Station and the Pituri Creek.
History of contact
Around 1880, some years after their lands were taken up for white colonization, the Rungarungawa's number were estimated to be approximately 120.
Alternative names
- Dungadungara
- Ringarungawah.
- Runga-Rungawah
- Rungo Rungo.
Some words
- birri-birri. (whiteman)
- numma. (mother)
- peealee. (wild dog)
- toota.(tame dog)
- yapperi. (father)
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