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siiggestion, however, wliicli would account for the physical 

 appearance of the Tasmanian being more New Caledonian 

 than Australian. 



The chief point of resemblance between the Louisiade 

 and the New Caledonian is taken from the numerals. In 

 each system there is a prefix, and in each that prefix 

 begins with a labial letter— indeed the wa of New Cale- 

 donia and the pahi of Louisiade seem to be the same 

 roots. 



Brierly Island 

 Cook's New Caledonia 

 La Billardiere's do. 



Brierly Island 

 Cook's New Caledonia 

 La Billardiere's do. 



Brierly Island 

 Cook's New Caledonia 

 La Billardiere's do. 



Brierly Island 

 Cook's New Caledonia 

 La Billardiere's do. 



Brierly Island 

 Cook's New Caledonia 

 La Billardiere's do. 



The Redscar Bay numerals are equally instructive. 

 They take two forms : one with, one without, the prefix in 

 ow, as recorded by Mr. MacgiUivray. 



