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The Dhurga Dictionary and Learner's Grammar

A south-east coast, NSW Aboriginal language

Compilers: Patricia Ellis, Kerry Boyenga & Waine Donovan

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The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language is an overdue and extremely valuable resource for the Dhurga speaking people of Yuin Country and of any person...

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The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language is an overdue and extremely valuable resource for the Dhurga speaking people of Yuin Country and of any person wanting to learn the traditional language.

The Dhurga language is spoken from south of Nowra to Narooma and west to Braidwood and Araluen. This publication is the most concise compilation of the Dhurga language to date with over 730 words including informant and recorder details as validation of authenticity. The dictionary is user-friendly for all literacy levels and readers, it is the very first of its kind and in high demand.

 

Production Details
  • Paperback
  • 240mm x 170mm x 20mm
  • 128pp
  • Released June 2020 
  • ISBN 9781925302608
Contents

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction- Kerry Boyenga and Jane Simpson
Chapter 2: Yuin People and the South-East Coast Languages- Patricia Ellis
Chapter 3: Using this Dictionary- Eleanor Jorgensen
Chapter 4: Dhurga Pronunciation and Spelling
Chapter 5: Guide to Parts of Speech
Chapter 6: How to Make a Sentence
Chapter 7: How to Find the Sources of Words in the Dictionary
Chapter 8: Dhurga to English Dictionary
Chapter 9: English to Dhurga Word Finder
Chapter 10: English to Dhurga Word Finder by Categories
Chapter 11: Author Biographies

About The Author

Siblings Patricia Ellis, Kerry Boyenga and Waine Donovan are all teachers with over 80 years’ experience collectively in the education system. All three have been teaching the Dhurga language since early 2000.

They are extremely passionate and proud of their Aboriginal culture and language and have worked tirelessly in their efforts to see the publication of The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language. This is their gift to their language community.

About The Cover

Cover art: Waine Donovan 

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Peter T.

I am a non-indigenous resident of the South Coast. I am deeply interested in linguistics and have experience of several European and Asian languages. This is the first time I have delved into an Australian indigenous language. I am fascinated by the sophistication of the grammar. The book provides an easily accessible overview of what is known about the Dhurga language. I am impressed by the authenticity of the work with references citing the source of words and expressions. It tells you what is known and what is not known about the language. It is a great tragedy that many elements of the language have not survived but this book will help to preserve and perhaps propagate the language.

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Deb C.
Fabulous resource

Beautifully put together, with so much love and care from a collective.

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Chelsea
Awesome resource

Bought this to learn language with my partner who is from the Dhurga language group, its very comprehensive and easy to use

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Based on 25 reviews
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Peter T.

I am a non-indigenous resident of the South Coast. I am deeply interested in linguistics and have experience of several European and Asian languages. This is the first time I have delved into an Australian indigenous language. I am fascinated by the sophistication of the grammar. The book provides an easily accessible overview of what is known about the Dhurga language. I am impressed by the authenticity of the work with references citing the source of words and expressions. It tells you what is known and what is not known about the language. It is a great tragedy that many elements of the language have not survived but this book will help to preserve and perhaps propagate the language.

D
Deb C.
Fabulous resource

Beautifully put together, with so much love and care from a collective.

C
Chelsea
Awesome resource

Bought this to learn language with my partner who is from the Dhurga language group, its very comprehensive and easy to use

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