Rungarungawa facts for kids
The Rungarungawa were an Indigenous Australian people. They lived in the state of Queensland, Australia. They are an important part of Australia's rich history and culture.
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Where the Rungarungawa Lived
The Rungarungawa people lived on their traditional lands in Queensland. These lands covered about 1,200 square miles (3,100 square kilometers). This area was around Roxburgh Downs Station and Pituri Creek.
A Look at Rungarungawa History
Around the year 1880, European settlers began to arrive in the Rungarungawa lands. At that time, it was thought that about 120 Rungarungawa people lived there.
Other Names for Rungarungawa
Sometimes, the Rungarungawa people were known by other names. These included:
- Dungadungara
- Ringarungawah
- Runga-Rungawah
- Rungo Rungo
Some Rungarungawa Words
Here are a few words from the Rungarungawa language:
- birri-birri (meaning: whiteman)
- numma (meaning: mother)
- peealee (meaning: wild dog)
- toota (meaning: tame dog)
- yapperi (meaning: father)
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