Called also theSchool-Shark, in Australia. Proteaceae;called also Silvery-Oak. , also Myoporum platycarpum, R. 624: The fibre of the bark [cotton-tree] is used for nets andfishing-lines by the aborigines.
68: Whites born in the colony, who are also called `the currency';and thus the `Currency Lass' is a favourite name for colonialvessels. , inallusion to the colour of their timber, which is allied toMahogany. a settlers' corruption of the Maoriword Whata (q. One end is thick and tapers gradually to theother end, which is made rough in order to give the hand a moresecure hold; in using he weapon the heavy end is thrown backbefore it is hurled.
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