The Yambina were an

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people of the state of

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, whose traditional lands lie inland (westwards) some distance from

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Country

Yambina lands included Logan Creek south of Avon Downs. They ran east to the Denham Range and

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. The western extension lay around the area of Elgin Downs. They were also present at Solferino.

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estimated their territory as circumscribing about .

Social organisation

The marriage rules governing the Yambina were set forth by Wilson and Murray, who discerned two classes, the ''Youngaroo'' and the ''Wootharoo''.

History of contact

Within a few decades of white settlement, it was estimated that the Yambina numbered 100.

Language

The language of the Yambina people was Yambina, considered a dialect of the

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. No speakers of the language have been recorded since before 1975.

Alternative names

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lists: * Jambina * Jampa:l * Jampal * Muthoburra * Mutholburra * Narboo Murre * Yambeena

Some words

* ''wanday'' (tame dog) * ''marrara'' or ''mowara'' (wild dog) * ''yabboo'' (father) * ''younga'' (''nerra'') (mother) * ''meekooloo'' (whiteman)

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