1839. T. L. Mitchell, `Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia,' vol. ii. p. 342:
"The spear is thrown by means of a <i>wammera</i>, which is a slight rod, about three feet long, having at one end a niche to receive the end of a spear."
1847. L. Leichhardt, `Overland Expedition,' p. 492:
"But showed the greatest reluctance in parting with their throwing-sticks (wommalas)."
185o. J. B. Clutterbuck, `Port Phillip in 1849,' p. 58:
"They employ also, as a warlike weapon, a smaller kind of spear or javelin, which is discharged by means of a notched stick called a Woomera; and with this simple artillery I have seen them strike objects at 150 yards' distance. They also employ this minor spear in capturing the Bustard."
1863. M. K. Beveridge, `Gatherings among the Gum-trees,' p. 13:
"Then the Wamba Wamba warriors,
Sprang unto their feet with Tchgrels
Ready fitted to their Womrahs."
Ibid. (In Glossary) pp. 84, 85:
"<i>Tchgrel</i>, reed spear. <i>Womrah</i>, spear heaver."