Talk:Bunyip

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why did Sun do this?

r2d2# uname -a
SunOS r2d2 5.9 Generic_118558-09 sun4u sparc SUNW,Ultra-5_10
r2d2# netstat -k | grep bunyip
bunyip_name_cache:
bunyip_mem_cache:
r2d2#

[edit] removed sections

I removed:

In 1846 a strange skull was taken from the banks of Murrumbidgee River in NSW. In the first flush of excitement, several experts concluded that it was the skull of something unknown to science. In 1847 the so-called bunyip skull was put on exhibitin in the Australian Museum (Sydney) for two days. Visitors flocked to see it and it the Sydney Morning Herald said that it prompted many people to speak out about their 'bunyip sightings'

"Almost everyone became immediately aware that he had heard 'strange sounds' from the lagoons at night, or had seen 'something black' in the water."

Gradually the debate calmed down but on final mystery remains- What happened to the 'bunyip skull'? It disappeared and has never been sighted since.

As it had no reference. Happy to put back if referenced. Maustrauser 05:09, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

That bunyip is still here. People who try and work out re this stuff are funny. I heard it here big time in Feb 2004,. He is a bit quiet lately though so hope he stays quiet. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.54.9.202 (talk • contribs) 19:32, 9 July 2006 (UTC+10 hours (AEST))

Here is a reference: http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bunyips/html-site/evidence/skull.html addition seems a little too verbatim from the National Library site, but it is still factual --A Y Arktos 06:39, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

Righto, I had better do as I say and put it back! It does seem that the author of that para was happy to take it verbatim though! Maustrauser 11:11, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

I'm removing the Alternate Meanings section 'The word bunyip is also used as a nickname for rabbits due to the obvious similarity to the word bunny' reference. I've never heard this used here in Australia, and the only google references I can find are either snarfed copies of this page, or references to the inspiration of Bertie the Bunyip. If the use is extant elsewhere, then it should be substantiated & the location included. Drjon 07:58, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

How about a pop culture reference to this, which I remember from childhood in Nz?

"Picture Book of the Year. Children's Book Council of Australia. ... 1974 - Ron Brooks, The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek"

From a google search

Definitely - I remember it too. --Centauri 07:04, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Characteristics?

The Characteristics section is HORRIBLE! It needs a complete re-write. It sounds like its out of a horror film.