Who gave "Durba Hills / Springs" its name

Look in Mick O's blog and you will probably find the answer there somewhere...
He's away on one of his famous excersions so I expect he won't be able to reply directly.
regards

Hi Ottotours,
considering the Durba Hills proximity to Lake Disappointment I'll guess Frank Hann. As for the name "Durba" I have no idea. Perhaps his native assistant, Talbot, called them Durba?


TJ...

Otto,

"Durba" is a native Martu word and was told to Canning by the guide Billy. Gabba and Bubba are also words for water but in a different dialect. Canning sent Trotman to see what Billy as on about and Billy led him to Biella and Durba Springs.

I believe Trotman gave Billy a suit of clothes, a Havelock pocket knife and made a medal out of the back case of his watch for him that was inscribed with "Kimberley Exploration Expedition"

Otto
I thought you knew everything.
Mr 43 CSR crossings .

Wanker