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The Duunidjawu language of the southeast Queensland : grammar, texts and vocabulary / Suzanne Kite and Stephen Wurm.
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TitleThe Duunidjawu language of the southeast Queensland : grammar, texts and vocabulary / Suzanne Kite and Stephen Wurm.Alternative titleDuungidjawu language of southeast QueenslandDescriptionThis publication is a slightly revised version of the MA thesis by Suzanne Kite, being her analysis, transcription and translation of the extensive Duungidjawu materials recorded between 1955 and 1964 by Stephen Wurm. It comprises an invaluable record of the language of the Duunidjawu people and through this of their traditions, customs and laws. It is the only substantial record of a language which differs in various respects from prototypical non-prefixing Australian languages. It has five vowels and a fair number of monosyllabic words. Pronouns and nouns referring to humans or to dogs have distinct case forms. Following the grammar sketch are all the texts recorded by Wurm and a full vocabulary and thesaurus.Personal author Wurm, S. A. (Stephen Adolphe), 1922-2001Kite, Suzanne, authorCorporate authorAustralian National University. Research School of Pacific and Asian StudiesImprintCanberra : Pacific Linguistics, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University, ©2004.LanguageEnglish; E20Date2004Collationxiv, 298 pages ; 25 cm.ISBN9780858835504Bib. formatBooksNotesIncludes bibliographical references (pages 295-298).; Text in Duunidjawu language and English.
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The Duunidjawu language of the southeast Queensland : grammar, texts and vocabulary / Suzanne Kite and Stephen Wurm. (2004). Moreton Bay Our Story, accessed 02/04/2026, https://ourstory.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/14628
