Ewamin (QLD)

LocationHead of Einasleigh and Copperfield rivers; north to Georgetown, Mount Surprise, and Lancewood; east to Dividing Range; west to headwaters of Percy River; at Oak Park and Forsayth, also on the ranges; at Einasleigh. Dixon (1966:108) does not differentiate between this valid tribe and the Wakaman whose territories are quite separate and wrongly placed on his sketch map; his compass directions are reversed.
Co-ordinates144°10'E x 18°45'S
Area5,700 sq. m. (14,800 sq. km.)
ReferencesRoth, 1897; Parry-Okeden, 1897; Hultman, 1907; Sharp, 1939; Tindale, 1940; 1963 MS; Dixon, 1966.
Alternative NamesWimanja (valid alternative), Agwamin, Egwamin, Gwamin, Ak Waumin, Wamin, Wommin, Waumin, Wawmin, Walamin, Wommin, Walming, Wailoolo.
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