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300 {| Fig. 58 is not uncommon in Victoria, and is called by the natives of the Yarra Yeamberrn, and by the Lower Murray people Moonoe. Wye-wye-a-nine, a native of the Murray, says that the proper name is Mun-nup (pronounced with a lisp), and that the weapon is used for striking most often, but is some- times thrown so as to cause the sharp point to enter the body of the enemy. He instructed me carefully in its use. Some of these clubs are more sharply pointed than that shown in the drawing. Fig. 59 is that of a club obtained from the River Burdekin by the late Mr. Matthew Hervey. It appears to have been used not only as an offensive weapon, but also for digging roots, thrusting into hollow trees when searching for animals, &c. The lower end is much worn. The native (Burdekin) name of this instrument is not known to the writer. It is exactly like the clubs in use at Rockingham Bay, and at Mackay in Queensland. At Mackay the club is double-pointed, and is named Mattina.
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