In the former, however, there appears to be an unwillingness to destroy the object represented by the kobong or tiende that I have never observed in the latter.

But very little appears to be known on this subject at present, as far as regards the reason for assuming the tiende, or its connection with the individual or family it may represent.

The same tiende seems to descend from a father to his children; but I have been told occasionally of instances where such has not been the case.

There are several striking differences between the customs and habits of the Aborigines of Western Australia, narrated by Captain Grey, and those in force among the tribes I have myself been best acquainted with in Southern or South-eastern Australia.

One singular peculiarity is described by Captain Grey.
"One of the most remarkable facts connected with the natives, is that they are divided into certain great families, all the members of which bear the same names, as a family or second name: the principal branches of these families, so far as I have been able to ascertain, are the Ballaroke Tdondarup Ngotak Nagarnook Nogonyuk Mongalung Narrangur.
"But in different districts the members of these families give a local name to the one to which they belong, which is understood in that district, to indicate some particular branch of the principal family.