“The large river of Banjermasing has various names in different parts of its course. The lower part,
from its discharge in the sea until Kampong Pekoempai or Fort Marabahan, the natives usually give the
names Soengi Bandjar or Soengi Baritto; above Fort Marabahan until about Dano Babai, it is called Soengi
Pekoempai; whereas above Dano Babai until Soengi Tohop it carries more specifically the name Soengi
Doeson, and finally, above the last mentioned point where the main direction of its course is westwards,
the river is known under the name Soengi Moeroeng. The name Doeson is most often heard from the
inhabitants of Banjermassing and its surroundings, and the European officers usually apply this name to
the whole river, a custom that will be followed by us as well.”