Alf Palmer

Alf Palmer (c. 1891–1981), or Jinbilnggay in the Warrongo language, was the last native speaker of the Australian aboriginal language Warrongo.^[1] He lived in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Alf Palmer
Jinbilnggay
Alf Palmer on Palm Island in July 1972
Born	c. 1891
Died	1981 (1982)
Other names	Jinbilnggay
Known for	Being the last native speaker of Warrungu

He worked together with linguists Drs. Tasaku Tsunoda from Japan and Peter Sutton from Sydney, Australia, to preserve his language.^[1] He was anxious for his language to be preserved and repeatedly told Tsunoda, "I'm the last one to speak Warrungu. When I die, this language will die. I'll teach you everything I know, so put it down properly."^[2]