Mudburra language

[2] Furthermore, the areas in which the Mudbura people live are Yingawunarri (Top Springs), Marlinja (Newcastle Waters Station), Kulumindini (Elliott) and Stuart Highway.[2] The Mudbura country was very arid and so the natives had to cover long distances to accommodate food search and other needs.[4] In 1861 John McDouall Stuart and his party explored for the first time the Barkly Tablelands in search for a path from south to north.[6] After examining it, it was apparent to him that this tributary was frequently occupied by the Mudbura people and neighbouring communities as a water and food source.[2] The livestock farming that begun taking place in these areas resulted in significant changes on their environment and resources that had been a part of their lives for more than 10000 years ago.[2] Mudbura people created a type of shelter known as ‘nanji’ that was composed of ‘kurrunyu’ (bark) from ‘karnawuna’, (lancewood; known also as Acacia shirleyi).[2] A nanji would have a short door opening and inside the height from the ground to the ceiling was enough for an adult to stand upright.[7] Nowadays, most Mudbura people reside in Elliott, a small area that is located between Darwin and Alice Springs, or in Marlinja.[2] Prior to the appearance of Europeans, Mudbura speakers were able to speak multiple Aboriginal languages that neighboured their land.[2] In Mudbura language definite and indefinite articles are not necessary before nouns, only demonstratives such as nginya and yali.[2] They vary depending on the quantity of people and whether these are the subject or the object of the sentence, however there are no third person bound pronouns.