The Karangura (Karanguru, Garanguru) were an
indigenous Australian
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people of
South Australia
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.
Country
In
Tindale's schema, the Karanguru were allocated some of tribal territory, lying south of
Alton Downs on the ephemeral watercourse known as
Eyre Creek. Their eastern frontier is said to have been at
Pandi Pandi. Their southern flank ran as far as the northern edge of
Goyder Lagoon
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The Goyder Lagoon is a large ephemeral swamp in the Australia, Australian state of South Australia in the state's Far North (South Australia), Far North region. The lake is part of the Diamantina River floodplain, lying beside the Bird ...
. They were also present at the Eleanor River.
Social organization
The Karanguru were constituted of some 14
hordes.
Alternative names
* ''Karangura''
* ''Kararngura''
* ''Kurangooroo''
* ''Andrawilla''.
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Aboriginal peoples of South Australia