Bayungu
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A language of Australia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Baijungu, Baiong, Baiung, Bajungu, Biong, Giong, Mulgarnoo, Pajungu, Payungu
Population
No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Last known speaker likely died in 2006.
Location
Western Australia state: West Pilbara; lower Lyndon and Minilya rivers.
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Language Status
9 (Dormant).
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Language Development
Dictionary. Hazel Walgar and Bernie Ryder have worked with the Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre to produce Bayungu language materials, including a Bayungu language course for year 9 students.
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