Frequent reference is made to use by the indigenous inhabitants of wooden swords or scimitars. This is a boomerang for fighting - the names recorded for the boomerang in the Sydney region include bumarit, wumarang and galabaran.
In the story
On hearing this account, they expressed great joy, and Imeerawanyee darting forward, claimed the sword.
From Settlement
See also: Glossary of people, places and words · Bennelong’s family