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Santalum. 
4. Santalum lanceolatum, R.Br.—All tlio States, except Victoria and 
Tasmania. 
5. Santalum ovatum, R.Br.—Northern Australia. 
G. Santalum obtusifolium, R.Br.—Victoria and New South Wales. 
4. Santalum lanceolatum , R.Br.—“ Sandalwood,” known as “ Black 
Currant Tree ” in parts of South Australia. The “ Tharrah-gibberah ” 
of the aborigines of the Cloncurry River (North Queensland); 
“Bolan” of those of the Palmer River (Roth). This tree produces a 
small purple fruit of very agreeable taste (Leichhardt’s Overland 
Journey to Port Essington, p. 95). Otherwise described by E. Palmer 
as a brown or black drupe, oblong, of a sweet taste, and the size of a 
small plum. 
Blacks eat the fruits in South Australia. A friend of mine asserts that on a hot summer’s day, 
accompanied by a black boy, he was driving a flock of sheep, and met a tree loaded with ripe fruit. Both 
ate a large quantity of it, and fell asleep. Awaking, they drove the sheep further on, and met with 
another tree, ate some more fruit, with the same result. My friend is of opinion that the berries contain 
narcotic properties.— (Max Koch, in a letter to the writer.) 
The wood is close-grained, and takes a good polish. It is firm, yellowish in 
colour, and useful for cabinet work. Diameter, 3 to 6 inches ; height, 15 to 25 feet. 
It is found in the drier parts of New South Wales (in addition to the other 
States). I am not aware whether it is found in large or small quantities, nor of the 
approximate quantity of timber obtainable. 
Mr. E. M. Bailey (“ Queensland Elora ”) quotes Dr. Roth as stating that the 
leaves are burnt in the fire to withstand mosquitos in Queensland. 
He also describes a variety venosum from Somerset, Northern Queensland, 
and adds that Mr. Frank L. Jardine reports that “ the wood is fragrant, and is 
being esported to China, where it fetches a good price.” 
5. Santalum ovatum, R.Br.—Northern Territory. I have no information 
in regard to the uses of this species, which is very closely related to 
No. G. 
G. Santalum obtusifolium, R.Br.—A shrub found in the Sydney district, 
and also in the coast districts, extending to Queensland. I know 
nothing of its economic value, except that stock eat the leaves of this 
and other species. 
