Who gave "Durba Hills / Springs" its name
Submitted: Monday, May 31, 2010 at 18:13
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Ottotours
I have a question.
Who named
Durba Hills, Springs for what reason and was is the of Durba.
I hope do you know somebody who can answer my question.
It would be much appreciated.
Regards
Otto
Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Monday, May 31, 2010 at 19:15
Monday, May 31, 2010 at 19:15
Look in Mick O's blog and you will probably find the answer there somewhere...
He's away on one of his famous excersions so I expect he won't be able to reply directly.
regards
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Reply By: Member - TJ (VIC) - Monday, May 31, 2010 at 20:08
Monday, May 31, 2010 at 20:08
Hi Ottotours,
considering the
Durba Hills proximity to
Lake Disappointment I'll guess Frank Hann. As for the name "Durba" I have no idea. Perhaps his native assistant,
Talbot, called them Durba?
TJ...
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Reply By: Indigo Jones (QLD) - Monday, May 31, 2010 at 21:29
Monday, May 31, 2010 at 21:29
Otto,
"Durba" is a native Martu word and was told to Canning by the guide Billy. Gabba and Bubba are also words for water but in a different dialect. Canning sent Trotman to see what Billy as on about and Billy led him to Biella and Durba Springs.
I believe Trotman gave Billy a suit of clothes, a Havelock pocket knife and made a medal out of the back case of his watch for him that was inscribed with "
Kimberley Exploration Expedition"
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Reply By: Member - Bucky - Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 08:15
Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 at 08:15
Otto
I thought you knew everything.
Mr 43 CSR crossings .
Wanker
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