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Nyungar Language Group: Balardong

Nyungar Placename

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Bolgart Bolgart  Townsite

Interpretation

 

Bolgart as bol - gart as Bol - gart or 

Boolyaduk - kart or 

Boyl - gar or 

Boylya - kart or

 boglia - kata or

 bulla - kaat or 

bol - kaat or 

bol - katta 

meaning those hills or the heads are an entrance into the magical ones whom possess certain powers of witchcraft, charms and spells for healing or killing purposes.