4.3.5 DAGUDA
Location: Hamelin Pool area, south of Shark Bay.
1. Names of the language and different spellings that have been used:
Dagurda (Oates 1975)
Taa-kurda (Brandenstein 1973a)
Tja-urra (Douglas 1981)
2. Classification of the language:
O'Grady, Voegelin and Voegelin (1966); Kardu (part of a sub-group with Malkana, Buluguda, Damala and Watjanti).
Identification codes:AIATSIS:W.15
Capell (1963):W.12
Oates (1975):53.3b
Tindale (1974:249) says Daguda is a local group of Nhanta with Buluguda and Damala.
3. Dialects of the language:
No information
4. Number and distribution of speakers:
Latest centre Yallalong (Brandenstein 1973a)
5. People who have worked intensively to record the language:
No one
6. Practical spelling system:
None
7. Word lists:
Brandenstein (1969g)
Brandenstein (1991)
8. Texts:
Brandenstein (1969g)
Brandenstein (1991)
Brandenstein and Thomas (1974)
9. Grammar or sketch grammar:
None
10. Language programmes:
None
11. Language learning material:
None
12. Literature in the language:
None
13. Material available:
(see section 5 (Bibliography) for annotations on the following works)
Brandenstein, C.G. von (1969g) The diaries of C.G. von Brandenstein, 1964-1969, MS.
Brandenstein, C.G. von (1973a) AIAS questionnaire, MS.
Brandenstein, C.G. von (1991) Report to Yamaji Language Centre Geraldton on the unnamed language from Three Springs, Nhanhakarti (Wirtimaya), Nhukaan = Taakurta and Wajarri, ts.
Brandenstein, C.G. von and A.P. Thomas (1974) Taruru: Aboriginal song poetry from the Pilbara, Rigby, Perth.
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