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Barkinji
The Paakantyi, or Barkindji or Barkandji, are an Australian Aboriginal tribal group of the Darling River (known to them as the Baaka) basin in Far West New South Wales, Australia. Name The ethnonym Paakantyi means "River people", formed from ''paaka'' river and the suffix ''-ntyi'', meaning "belonging to", thus "belonging to the river". They refer to themselves as ''wimpatjas''. The name ''Paakantyi'' therefore simply means the River People. Language Traditionally they speak the Paakantyi language of the Pama–Nyungan family, and one of the three major Aboriginal languages for the people of present-day Broken Hill region. The major work on the Paakantyi language has been that of the late linguist Luise Hercus. Country The Paakantyi dwelt along the Darling River, from Wilcannia downstream almost to Avoca. Inland from either side of the Darling, their territory extended to a distance of roughly 20–30 miles. According to Norman Tindale, they inhabited an area of som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Barkinji (explorer)
Dick of the Barkinji people, also known as ''Mountain'', was an Australian explorer who was on the Burke and Wills support expedition. Dick was a member of the Barkinji people from the Darling River, who were on good terms with the Europeans. Dick probably came into contact with British settlers who were establishing farms along the Darling River during his youth. He was on the Burke and Wills expedition support expedition from the Murray River to Coopers Creek, in September 1860, when Trouper Lyons and Alexander MacPherson became lost in the Gibber desert, south of Coopers Creek. Dick ''accompanied Trooper Lyons and Alexander MacPherson when they set out from Menindie to convey despatches to Burke. When they became lost and desperately short of provisions and water, Dick conveyed them to the care of local Aborigines. He then returned to camp, walking for eight days after having run his horse into the ground.'' A brass plate and 5 guineas were presented to Dick in Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
