Awabakal, spoken around
Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. Awabakal was studied by Reverend
Lancelot Threlkeld from 1825 until his death in 1859, assisted by
Biraban, the tribal leader, and parts of the
Bible were translated into the language. For example, the Gospel of Mark begins: "Kurrikuri ta unni Evanelia Jesu úmba Krist koba, Yenal ta noa Eloi úmba."[1] The language is currently in early stages of revival.
The languages are close enough to be accepted as related in the conservative classification of
Dixon.[4] Bowern (2011) considers Gadjang, Worimi, and
Birrpayi to be separate languages.[citation needed]