A grammar and dictionary of Gathang : the language of the Birrbay, Guringay and Warrimay

The Gathang people of NSW mid-north coast are reviving their language and culture and passing it on to their children. Gathang (or Kattang) is a general name for the language also known as Birrbay (Biripi), Guringay (Gringai) and Warrimay (Worimi), technically these are dialects of the same language. This grammar and dicitonary has been developed with extensive community consultation to provide a strong foundation for future language revival. Amanda Lissarrague’s research is based on Nils Holmer’s recordings of Uncle Eddie Lobban, one of the last speakers, together with numerous written historical records and the knowledge of Gathang people today. This dictionary has over 1000 words and suffixes with original sources, handy English finder lis and word group list. It also has translations of Gathang stories told by Uncle Eddie Lobban