Aboriginal Deaths Correspondence 1954

Aboriginal Deaths Correspondence 1954 - 1958

National Archives of Australia
CRS E79 Item O16
Aboriginal Deaths Correspondence 1954 - 1958

Paul Mackett

14. 7.1954 To Stirling Station from Alice Springs
Death of lubra Rosie circa 9. 7.1954

16. 7.1954 To Native Affairs Darwin from Alice Springs
Death of Aborigine Rosalibe Wyba-Nullingath at McArthur River
Station on 30. 5.1954

16. 7.1954 To Native Affairs Darwin from Alice Springs
Death of Aborigine Annie Abinder at McArthur River Station
on 23. 6.1954

16. 7.1954 Statement concerning death of Mose at Hermannsburg
Died 6. 7.1954 at Hermannsburg. He was blind.

25. 6.1954 Report on death of baby Sonny Alister Scrutton at Yuendumu.
Died at Yuendumu 24. 6.1954 minutes after being brought in from
Napperby Station. Born 30. 5.1954. Father is Joe Scrutton H/C.

23. 7.1954 To Crown Law Office from Alice Springs
Coroners Inquests unnecessary for deaths of
Mose
Sonny Alister Scrutton
Rosie Inoorki

Illegible From Stirling Station from Alice Springs
Lubra Rosie died yesterday, senile decay.

6. 8.1954 To Crown Law Office from Alice Springs
Coroners Inquest unnecessary for death of Gordon Djambidjinba.

2. 8.1954 Report on death of baby Gordon Djambidjinba at Yuendumu
Gordon Djambidjinba aged 15 months died 2. 8.1954 at Yuendumu.

12. 8.1954 To Alcoota Station from Alice Springs
Flying Doctor Service notified Alice Springs that an aged native
woman died at Alcoota

13. 8.1954 To Phillip Creek Native Settlement from Alice Springs
Death of male Aboriginal child Dennis on 4. 8.1954 at
Tennant Creek Hospital.

18. 8.1954 To Crown Law Department from Alice Springs
Coroners Inquests unnecessary inro deaths of Okinja and Takura.

16. 8.1954 Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Takura, 58 years, female, died 16. 6.1954 Haasts Bluff Hospital

31. 7.1954 Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Okinja, aged 3 years, male, died at Alkipi Camp about 35 miles
from the Settlement. Death reported by Aboriginal Ngamararie.
The parents of the child immediately went bush and Ngamararie
and two other boys, Johnny and Talbonba buried it.

4. 8.1954 Statement by Jimmy Agnauara
Jimmy Agnauara lives near Aileron Station. About 10 dys ago an old
woman Molly Iridja died. ' That same day she die Jack Albaua,
Johnnie Ungara and myself been take her about one mile away in the
spinifex country near that eagle hawk dreaming (MT Boothby). Johnnie
been dig hole and we been put her longa inside and cover up that hole
with bushes. We been go back longa camp then. Next day we been go back
and cover him up all about properly gotten dirt.'

26. 7.1954 From MacDonald Downs to Alice Springs
Refers to death of Aboriginal Sally, wife of Aborigine David.
Buried by her own people according to tribal custom.
Letter from C O Chalmers.

26. 7.1954 From MacDonald Downs
Female Aborigine Sally, aged 35 years, wife of Aborigine David,
died 17. 6.1954 from premature childbirth.

30. 7.1954 Report of Death at Yuendumu
George Djabanangga, aged approx 82 years, died 29. 7.1954 in
the Yuendumu Hospital.

30. 7.1954 From Department of Health Alice Springs to the Coroner Alice Springs
Post mortem carried out on the body of Aboriginal child Brian.

29. 7.1954 From Police Station Hatches Creek to OIC Southern Division
Death of Charlie Choolum at Fence Hole on 21. 7.1954
Charlie had been camped at Fence Hole with Tim Chuggadi and Tim's son
Billy Chubiad. No suspicious circumstances.

21. 8.1954 From Yuendumu Settlement to Alice Springs
Death of Aboriginal child Hazel Nabanunga age 5 years at Yuendumu
on 18. 8.1954.

31. 8.1954 Report on death of native at Yuendumu Settlement
Jack Djabanardi, aged 64 years, died 5. 8.1954.

31. 8.1954 From Alcoota Station to Alice Springs
Death of Rosie, mother of Mirandi Mick. Very old woman.

1. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to Crown Law Officer
Attached please find schedule of Coroners inquest deemed unnecessary.
Followed by an number of 'Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing
Certificates' as follows

16. 7.1954 Gunyada from Palmer Valley
23. 8.1954 Commodore ex Todd River Station
26. 7.1954 Francis from Palmer Valley
29. 7.1954 Michael

29. 7.1954 From Aileron to Alice Springs
Death of an aged lubra Molley, mother of Johnnie.
Buried by old Jack and Tom about 4 or 5 days ago.

23. 8.1954 From Alice Springs Hospital to NAB Alice Springs
Kuntari died 10. 8.1954 in Hassts Bluff Hospital.
Post mortem carried out 13. 8.1954 at Haasts Bluff.

6. 7.1954 Information Form Death

Deceased
Name Aboriginal Daisy
Occupation Camp Dweller
Residence Manangoora Station
Died 20. 5.1954
Sex Female
Age Approx 50 years
Father Bush Native
Mother Unknown
Buried 20. 5.1954 Manangoora Station
Certified A Anderson
Clergyman Aboriginal rites
Undertaker Tribal relatives
Witnesses Tribal relatives
Born Robinson River area
Married To Aboriginal Jerry
Children Son Jerry, only child
Previous marriage To Aboriginal John, deceased, no children
Registered I Frazer-Allen, Protector of Aboriginals Borroloola, 6. 7.1954
Witness M L Scott

2. 8.1954 From Police Rankine River to Police Alice Springs
Death of Aboriginal Big May at Alroy Downs Station on 30. 7.1954

2. 8.1954 Report of Death for Superintendent by Police Rankine River
Big May (Yooralyn) Aboriginal, aged about 53 years, died 30. 7.1954
at Alroy Downs Station. Station informed by Aboriginal Dinah.
Buried at Alroy Downs Aboriginal burial ground.

16. 7.1954 Report of Death for Superintendent by Police Anthony Lagoon
Aboriginal Daisy, aged about 50 years, died 20. 5.1954 Manangoora Station.
Removed to tribal burial ground.

30. 7.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Rankine River
Place of Death Alroy Downs Station
Usual Residence Alroy Downs Station
Date of Death 30. 7.1954
Name Big May (Yooralyn) Aboriginal
Occupation Nil
Sex Female
Age About 53 years
Father Old Billy, Aboriginal, deceased
Mother Unknown, deceased
Buried 31. 7.1954
Certified G Lewis, Coroner
Clergyman Nil
Undertaker G Clair & Alroy Downs Abos.
Witnesses G Clair, Abos. Killrain, Hector, Kitty, Nina
Born Alroy Downs Station
Married About 1921 at Alroy Downs Station to Killrain Aboriginal
Children Kittym Nina, Roy, Hector, ages unknown
Previous marriage Nil
Registered 30. 7.1954
Witness J Deviney

10. 8.1954 Form of Information of Death

District North Australia
Place of Death Brunette Downs
Usual Residence Brunette Downs Station
Date of Death 28. 7.1954
Name Aboriginal George
Occupation Child
Sex Male
Age 2 1/2 months
Father Aboriginal Dan Bitti-goor-angi-onnu, station hand
Mother Aboriginal Queenie Cudgin-Crauna
Buried 29. 7.1954 Brunette Downs Station
Certified E W Barnes
Clergyman Tribal rites
Undertaker Aboriginal relatives
Witnesses Aboriginals Dick and Sandy
Born Brunette Downs
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 10. 8.1954

16. 8.1954 From Phillip Creek to Alice Springs
Re Death of Aboriginal child Dennis 4. 8.1954

13. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to Utopia Station
Female Aboriginal Lilly, who was formerly resident
at Utopia Station died on 1. 9.1954 at the Alice Springs
Hospital.

10. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to Todd River Station
Male Aboriginal Commodou, who was formerly resident
at Todd River Station died on 23. 8.1954 at the Alice
Springs Hospital.

13. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station
Male Aboriginal child Peter who was formerly resident
at Henbury Station died on 20. 8.1954 at the Alice Springs
Hospital.

4. 9.1954 Statement concerning death of Aboriginal Freda at
Hermannsburg 24. 8.1954. Freda was aged 2 years and 8 months.

22. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to Crown Law Officer Darwin
Freda died at Hermannsburg on 24. 8.1954.
Jack Pullittacarrie died at Ti Tree on 18. 8.1954.

22. 9.1954 From tempe Downs Station to Alice Springs
Minnie died on 6. 9.1954 aged about 70 years.
Mother of Jack Coulter.

27. 9.1954 From Alice Springs to NAB Darwin
Ronnie born 15. 7.1954 at Calvert Hills.
Ben born 15. 7.1954 at Calvert Hills and died 17. 7.1954 at Calvert Hills

8. 9.1954 From Areyonga to Alice Springs
Male Aboriginal baby Poonkula died 1. 9.1954 at Areyonga.
Approximately 2 hours old.

25. 8.1954 From Alice Springs Hospital to Coroner Alice Springs
Bond Springs Jack deal on arrival at Alice Springs Hospital
on 11. 7.1954.

18.10.1954 From Alice Springs to NAB Darwin
Death of female Aboriginal Liddy Inga-Binna on 9. 9.1954
at Brunette Downs.

11. 9.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Len McCormack

20. 8.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Baby Peter from Henbury

7.10.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Dinah's baby

5. 8.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Pic. dennis (Aboriginal)

17. 9.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Southern
Place of Death Harts Range
Usual Residence Plenty River
Date of Death 10. 8.1954 approximately
Name Lucy
Occupation Housewife
Sex Female
Age Approx 45 years
Father Unknown
Mother Deceased
Buried Approx 10. 8.1954 Disputed Mine Harts Range
Certified Abo Jennie Nyetta
Clergyman Nil
Undertaker Jennie Nyetta
Witnesses Abo Rosie Lorinda
Born Plenty River Harts Range
Married to Abo Wogeye at Plenty River when aged about 35 years
Children Russell aged 6 years and Bessie aged 9 years
Previous marriage Nil
Registered 17. 9.1954

1.10.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Baby Rosalie from Yuendumu

5.10.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Finke
Place of Death Finke
Usual Residence Finke
Date of Death 4.10.1954
Name Judy
Occupation Aged and Infirm
Sex Female
Age Approx 90 years
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Buried 4.10.1954 Finke
Certified F J Colson JP
Clergyman Nil
Undertaker Tribal burial
Witnesses Albert, Topsy, Rosie, Minnie, Johnny, Tommy
Born Ernabella district
Married Married to Billy at Ernabella
Children Freddie, nothing else known
Previous marriage
Registered 5.10.1954

21.10.1954 From Alice Springs to Phillip Creek
Need Certificate of Burial for Aborigine Dennis who died at
Phillip Creek on 4. 8.1954.

29.10.1954 From Alice Springs to Hamilton Downs Station
The male Aboriginal child who was formerly from Hamilton Downs Station
died at Alice Springs Hospital on 25.10.1954.

29.10.1954 From Alice Springs to Finke River Mission
Aborigine Riedel who was formerly resident at Finke River Mission
died at Alice Springs Hospital on 25.10.1954.

29.10.1954 From Alice Springs to Tempe Downs Station
Male Aborigine Jimmy who was formerly from Tempe Downs Station
died at Alice Springs Hospital on 20.10.1954.

2.11.1954 From Alice Springs to NAB Darwin
Enclosed are Forms of Information of Death for
Dennis, male, died 4. 8.1954
Jimmy Dress, male, died 14. 9.1954
Winnie Nungarai, female, died 17.10.1954
McGowan, male, died 17. 1.1954
Also is enclosed a Form of Information of Birth for
Norman, male, born 14.10.1954.

8.11.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Daisy Rice

17.11.1954 From Alice Springs to NAB Darwin
Victor Cowulga, Aborigine, of Alexandria Station, died 14. 9.1954

26.11.1954 From Alice Springs to NAB Darwin
Enclosed is Form of Information of Death for
Aboriginal child Norman who died 19.11.1954

20.11.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death On plane Yuendumu to Alice Springs
Usual Residence Yuendumu
Date of Death 1.10.1954
Name Rosalie Nabananga
Occupation Aboriginal
Sex Female
Age 11 weeks
Father Tim Djabananga
Mother Uni Nambidjimba
Buried
Certified
Clergyman
Undertaker
Witnesses
Born Native Settlement Yuendumu
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 20.11.1954

2.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Narwietooma Station
Baby Bobbie, aged 2 months, formerly of Naewietooma Station
died at Alice Springs Hospital on 27.11.1954

3.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Hamilton Downs Station
Child Johnnie Johnson aged 14 days formerly of Hamilton Downs Station
died at Alice Springs Hospital on 24.10.1954.

8.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff
Aboriginal child Joan aged 18 months died at Alice Springs
Hospital on 28.11.1954.

14.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Phillip Creek
Child Dennis died at Phillip Creek on 4. 8.1954
Parents were Battery George and Lily Nabarula.

25.10.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Johnny Johnson from Hamilton Downs

17.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Horseshoe Bend Station
Aboriginal female Hattie or Hatty died at Horshoe Bend Station
on 15.12.1954.

17.12.1954 From Alice Springs to Welfare Branch Darwin
Various forms relating to death of Aboriginal Nipper on 21.11.1954.
He was a resident of Rockhampton Downs Station.

28.11.1954 Medical Practitioner's Notification of Signing Certificates
Diane ? aged about 3 months

6.12.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Pupanja Bore Haasts Bluff
Usual Residence Haasts Bluff
Date of Death 24.11.1954
Name Kunkai
Occupation Child
Sex Female
Age 21 months
Father Nananana Takamara
Mother Rita Napaltjeri
Buried Pupanja Bore Haasts Bluff
Certified Abo Kurkardi and Abo Nabula
Clergyman
Undertaker
Witnesses
Born Entapakata Camp Haasts Bluff
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 6.12.1954
Witness Abo Mekini, brother ? Haasts Bluff

6. 1.1955 Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Child's name given as Kunkaia Napurula age 1 year 9 months, female.
Died 24.11.1954

Undated To Macumba Station via Oodnadatta S.A.
Child Audrey, daughter of Abo Nellie, died 8. 1.1955 at
Alice Springs Hospital.

19.12.1954 From Police Harts Range to OIC Southern Division
Death of Aboriginal Nardoo @ Nandoo at Lucy Creek Station.
Mentions Aboriginal Wogeye as a witness.
Death on 5.12.1955.

19.12.1954 Form of Information of Death

District Southern
Place of Death Lucy Creek Station
Usual Residence Lucy Creek Station
Date of Death 5.12.1954
Name Nardoo or Nandoo
Occupation Stockman
Sex Male
Age Approx 45 years
Father
Mother
Buried 5.12.1954 Lucy Creek Station
Certified Horace Brown
Clergyman
Undertaker Horace Brown
Witnesses Alfred Isaacson and Abo Wogeye
Born Tobermorey
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 19.12.1954

18. 1.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Yuendumu
Usual Residence Native Settlement Yuendumu
Date of Death 15. 1.1955
Name Kevin Djabangadi
Occupation
Sex Male
Age 7 1/2 months
Father Paddy Jabanaga
Mother Lucy Naburula
Buried 15. 1.1955 Yuendumu
Certified M J Newham
Clergyman Rev Evans Baptist
Undertaker M J Newham
Witnesses Rev Evans, Sister Brooks, M Meggett
Born Yuendumu
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 18. 1.1955

2. 2.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Alice Springs
Usual Residence Tempe Downs Station
Date of Death 19.10.1954
Name Jimmy
Occupation Aboriginal
Sex Male
Age 45 years
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Buried 20.10.1954 Alice Springs
Certified Dudley van Senden
Clergyman
Undertaker Dudley van Senden
Witnesses S Corby, A Satour?
Born Tempe Downs Station
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 2. 2.1955

4. 2.1955 From Alice Springs to Elkedra Station
Aboriginal child Bruce died on 2. 2.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital.

10. 2.1955 From Alice Springs to Maryvale Station
Aboriginal child died at Maryvale Station some weeks ago.

3. 2.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Yuendumu
Usual Residence Yuendumu Native Settlement
Date of Death 3. 2.1955
Name Dubarthy Nabangadi aka Topsy
Occupation Aboriginal
Sex Female
Age 2 1/2 years
Father Cowboy (Conroy ?) Djabanaga
Mother Kitty Naburula
Buried 3. 2.1955 Yuendumu
Certified D A Brooks
Clergyman Rev Evans, Baptist
Undertaker D A Brooks
Witnesses Rev Evans, Sister Hannah, D A Brooks
Born Hooker Creek
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 3. 2.1955

14. 3.1955 From Alice Springs to Anningie Station
Aboriginal Rowley or Riley died 27. 2.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital.

14. 4.1955 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Aboriginal Jingles, resident of Alroy Downs Station, died
on 18.12.1954.

14. 4.1955 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu
Child Marjorie Nambajimba died on 1. 4.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital

29. 4.1955 From Alice Springs to Hermannsburg Mission
Fanny, wife of Jimmy Long, died on 16. 4.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital

10. 5.1955 From Alice Springs to Ross River Sawmill N.T.
Aboriginal child Peter died at Alice Springs Hospital.

12. 5.1955 From Alice Springs to Alice Springs Hospital
Death of Sue Nagamara aged 15 1/2 months on 12. 5.1955
at Yuendumu Native Settlement.

Undated From Coroner authorizing post mortem on Peter (Native) aged 2 months
at Alice Springs.

29. 4.1955 Order for burial of Peter, Native of Gilbert River, aged 2 months

29. 4.1955 From Medical Superintendent Alice Springs to Coroner Alice Springs
Post mortem carried out on child Peter who died on 27. 4.1955 at
Ross River.

8. 6.1955 From Alice Springs to Patrol Officer McCoy
Death of lubra Winnie at Narwietooma Station. Husband was Willie.
She had two children, one aged 6 - 8 years and one a baby unable
to walk. She had not lived at Narwietooma for any length of time.
She was buried in the bush.

17. 6.1955 From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff
No details have been received about the following events
Unnamed male born 2. 4.1955, parents Paddy and Elsie
Unnamed male born 20. 4.1955, parents Frank and Miana
Unnamed male died 26. 4.1955, parents Frank and Miana
Stillborn baby of Kungita died 17. 4.1955
Multu, male aged 84 years, died 25. 5.1955

24. 6.1955 From Alice Springs to Manager Hastings Deering P/L
Sending Form of Information of Death for Aboriginal Jimily.
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26. 7.1955 From Alice Springs to Tempe Downs Station
Sending Form of Information of Death for female Aboriginal
child who died at Tempe Downs on 5. 7.1955

30. 7.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Haasts Bluff
Usual Residence Haasts Bluff
Date of Death 10. 6.1955
Name Teddy
Occupation Abo. child
Sex Male
Age 6 years
Father Ngaliali Tambitjinba
Mother Mulari Napangati
Buried 11. 6.1955 Haasts Bluff
Certified L G Wilson
Clergyman Pastor P Scherer Lutheran
Undertaker L O Wilson
Witnesses Obed, Abo. Colin
Born Haasts Bluff
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 30. 7.1955
Witness

Child died from broken neck falling from a truck. Statements from
Yama Jangala, truck driver. mentions Wirri another truck driver.

30. 8.1955 From Alice Springs to Napperby Station
Sending Form of Information of Death for female Aboriginal Ruby
of Napperby Station.

24. 8.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Alice Springs
Usual Residence Henbury Station
Date of Death 13. 6.1955
Name Jimily (Chimney)
Occupation
Sex Male
Age 60 years
Father Zetna (Tetna ?) Sidey, stockman
Mother Magdalene nee Tjikaka
Buried 14. 6.1955 Alice Springs
Certified Herbert James Laughton
Clergyman Abo. Henry Lutheran
Undertaker Herbert James Laughton
Witnesses H Ford and J O'Donohue
Born Henbury Station
Married Married to Pauline Mania ? at Idracowra when aged about 35 years
Children Levi aged about 33 years
Previous marriage
Registered 24. 8.1955

5. 9.1955 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Death of Aboriginal Pannikan on 10. 8.1955 at Tennant Creek

16. 8.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Central Australia
Place of Death Haasts Bluff
Usual Residence Haasts Bluff
Date of Death 7. 8.1955
Name Tjinamuntjura
Occupation Native child
Sex Male
Age 12 months
Father Wheeler Merripmanana
Mother Pelpentia Nambitjinba
Buried 8. 8.1955 Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Certified L G Wilson
Clergyman None
Undertaker L G Wilson
Witnesses Abo. Obed, Abo. Wiri
Born Haasts Bluff
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 16. 8.1955

7. 9.1955 From Alice Springs to Palmer Valley Station
Form of Information of Death for Aboriginal child Margaret.

12. 7.1955 From Police Harts Range to OIC Southern Division
Aged native male Jimmy Itoondra died on 2. 7.1955 at Huckitta Station.

11. 7.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Southern
Place of Death Huckitta Station
Usual Residence Huckitta Station
Date of Death 2. 7.1955
Name Jimmy (Abo.) Itoondra
Occupation Aged
Sex Male
Age 75 - 80 years
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Buried 2. 7.1955 Huckitta Station
Certified George Abo. @ Crooked Neck
Clergyman Nil
Undertaker Abo George, Abo Fred, Abo Bob
Witnesses Abo George, Abo Fred, Abo Bob
Born Huckitta Station area
Married Married at Huckitta Station to Polly (deceased 1950)
Children Topsy, female, aged 50 years and Angelina, female, aged 45 years
Previous marriage
Registered 11. 7.1955

11.10.1955 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Aboriginal Beantree died 17. 8.1955 at Tennant Creek.

18.11.1955 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Aboriginal Frank died 13.10.1955 at Tennant Creek.

18.11.1955 From Alice Springs to Aileron Station
Aboriginal Tommy died 4.11.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital.

18.11.1955 From Alice Springs to Santa Theresa Mission
Aboriginal female Maisie Palmer died 13.11.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital.

17.11.1955 From Murray Downs to Alice Springs, details of death

District Alice Springs
Place of Death Murray Downs Station
Usual Residence Murray Downs Station
Date of Death 7.11.1955
Name Mary Anne (Nangala)
Sex Female
Age 85 years
Buried 8.11.1955 Murray Downs Station
Witnesses Val Kelly, Stan Hicks and natives Tracker Mick and Mick (Jackarra)
Registered 17.11.1955

23.11.1955 From Murray Downs to Alice Springs, details of death

District Alice Springs
Place of Death Murray Downs Station
Usual Residence Murray Downs Station
Date of Death 21.11.1955
Name Old Tim (Jim ?) (Djangalla)
Sex Male
Age Approx 85 years
Buried 21.11.1955 Murray Downs Station
Witnesses Val Kelly, ..... ....., Tracket Mick, Harry
Registered 23.11.1955

25.11.1955 From Patrol Officer G Holden to Alice Springs
Aboriginal Wai-Wai-a, aged approximately 80 years, died on 16.11.1955 at
Mt Dennison Station.

9.12.1955 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Female Aboriginal child Nell od Alexandria Station died 20.10.1955.

9.12.1955 From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa
Aboriginal Kadaitcha Jin died 17. 5.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital.

Undated From Alice Springs to Police Hatches Creek
Female Aboriginal Maudie died 10.12.1955 at Alice Springs Hispital

Undated From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa Mission
Mentions death of Aboriginal female Laddie.

20.12.1955 From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa Missionm
Death of Male Aboriginal Anselm Oliver on 18.12.1955

Undated From Alice Springs to Police Hatches Creek
Female Aboriginal Maudie died 10.12.1955 at Alice Springs Hospital

4.12.1955 Form of Information of Death

District Harts Range
Place of Death Quartz Hill
Usual Residence Quartz Hill
Date of Death Approx 20.10.1955
Name Aboriginal Linda @ Lydia
Occupation
Sex Female
Age 75 - 80 years
Father
Mother
Buried 20.10.1955 Quartz Hill
Certified
Clergyman
Undertaker Abos Lindsay and Pete
Witnesses Abo. Jessie (sister of deceased)
Born
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 4.12.1955

21.12.1955 Statement by Grace E Janik and E S Kettle at Hermannsburg
Death of Aboriginal girl Menam on 17.12.1955 at Hermannsburg.

5. 1.1956 From Alice Springs to Stirling Station
Aboriginal male Kurdaitcha Billy died 21.12.1955 at Stirling Station.

5. 1.1956 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Death of male Aboriginal Bean of Alroy Downs Station on 9.12.1955

11. 1.1956 From Alice SPrings to Santa Teresa Mission
Male aboriginal Kevin died 9. 1.1955 (?9. 1.1956)

27. 1.1956 From Alice Springs to Hermannsburg Mission
Aboriginal Colin Luckey died 22. 1.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

27. 1.1956 From Alice Springs to Pastor Albrecht, Lutheran Mission, Gap Road
Aboriginal woman Norah died 24. 1.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

16. 2.1956 From Alice Springs to Hermannsburg Mission
Aboriginal baby Daisy died 9. 2.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

5. 3.1956 From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa Mission
Aboriginal female Teresa Young died 28. 2.1956

3. 2.1956 Autopsy of Native Wally at Alice Springs
Autopsy carried out on Native Paddy aged 40 years on 29. 1.1956

15. 3.1956 From Alice Springs to Lake Nash Station
Male Aboriginal Tim died 14. 3.1956 at Lake Nash Station

16. 2.1956 Post mortem on Native Luke Jagamara of Yuendumu aged approx 30 years
Carried out on 11. 2.1956. Died 10. 2.1956

23. 3.1956 From Alice Springs to AIM Hostel Oodnadatta S.A.
Aboriginal Jeannie died 12. 3.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

16. 4.1956 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Death of female Aboriginal Polly Ooarloo of Borroloola on 13. 3.1956.
Also mentions Aboriginal Susanna Lululama.

19. 4.1956 From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Death of David aged 16 months

19. 4.1956 From Alice Springs to Brunette Downs
Aboriginal Charlie died 8. 4.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

14. 5.1956 From Alice Springs to Police Station Finke
Mentions death of unnamed child of Aboriginals Jessie and Riley.

14. 5.1956 From Alice Springs to Gordon Downs Station
Aboriginal child Nartarry died 13. 5.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

19. 4.1956 Form of Information of Death

District Finke
Place of Death Finke
Usual Residence Finke
Date of Death 18. 4.1956
Name Unnamed
Occupation Infant
Sex Male
Age 12 months
Father Riley (Tungarai)
Mother Jessie (Nungarai)
Buried 18. 4.1956 Finke
Certified Tribal burial
Clergyman
Undertaker
Witnesses
Born Finke district
Married
Children
Previous marriage
Registered 19. 4.1956

Statements inclided with form from
(1) Aboriginal Nancy, 'my old man Charlie he bin tracker alonga Police Station'.
(2) Lizzy Stuart
(3) Dolly, sister of Jessie
(4) Jessie

25. 5.1956 From AIM Oddnadatta to Alice Springs
She was married to Jimmy Feathers ? and to our knowledge
had no children.

12. 6.1956 From Alice Springs to Presbyterian Mission Ernabella
Aboriginal Yakuta died 6. 6.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital

12. 6.1956 From Alice Springs to Murray Downs Station
Information about death and burial of Aboriginal Bunny.

14. 6.1956 From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Information about death of David aged 16 months.

26. 7.1956 From Alice Springs to Murray Downs Station
Forms for deaths of Bunny and Ida Ngambala.

10. 8.1956 From Patrol Officer G Holden to Director of Welfare
Fatal burning suffered by Maureen Lynch at Santa Teresa.
Aboriginal girl Maureen Lynch aged about 13 years died 7. 8.1956
at Alice Springs Hospital from serious burns. Father is Johnny Lynch
who was at Narwietooma.

14. 8.1956 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Aboriginal Julie died 6. 7.1956 at Newcastle Waters Station.

14. 8.1956 From Alice Springs to Mt Swan Station
Need details of death of unnamed child of Alec and Ollie.

15. 8.1956 Alice Springs - Order for Burial
For Aboriginal Sheepcamp Tommy.

. 9.1956 From Warrabri Native Settlement to Alice Springs
Need information about death of Aboriginal Melva aged 10 months.

7. 9.1956 Telegram From Alice Springs to Borroloola
Please advise Nancy Woragina of McArthur River that her daughter
Alice Ellis died in Hospital here today friday.

7. 9.1956 Telegram From Alice Springs to Anthony's Lagoon
Please advise Tommy Ellis that his wife Alice died in Hospital
on friday seventh September.

20. 9.1956 From Alice Springs to Police Anthony's Lagoon
Sending forms for information about death of Alice Ellis and
birth and death of her stillborn child. Mentions her husband
Tommy Ellis.

5.10.1956 From Alice Springs to Angas Downs Station
Death of Aboriginal Peter on 1.10.1956 at Alice Springs Hospital.

5.10.1956 From Alice Springs to Areyonga Native Settlement
Information needed about death of Aboriginal Karen aged 1 1/2 years.

5.10.1956 From Alice Springs to Warrabri Native Settlement
Need information about death of the child of Aboriginals
Irene Nungarai and Tommy Juburula.

5.10.1956 From Alice Springs to Finke River Mission
Death of Aboriginal Dulcie on 25. 8.1956 at Hermannsburg.

1.11.1956 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Forms for death and burial of stillborn child of Irene Nungarai
and Tommy Juburula.

29.10.1956 From Warrabri Native Settlement to Alice Springs
Deceased Native Tanzie probably comes from Borroloola.

Undated From Alice Springs to Borroloola Native Settlement
Female Aboriginal Tanzie died 17.10.1956 at Tennant Creek Hospital.

21.11.1956 From Borroloola to Director of Welfare
Tanzie who died on 17.10.1956 at Tennant Creek Hospital was a
Borroloola Native who prior to her evacuation to Tennant Creek
was with her husband at Walhallah Station.

7. 1.1957 From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa Mission
Details of death of Jude Doolan.

11. 1.1957 From District Registrar to Alice Springs
Information about death of Aboriginal Nanabara Nabananga of Yuendumu
Native Settlement.

11. 1.1957 From District Registrar to Alice Springs
Information about death of Jimmy Adnanta of Finke.

25. 1.1957 From ALice Springs to Finke River Mission
Information about death of Lazarus.

28.12.1956 From Little Flower Mission Santa Teresa to Alice Springs
Death Certificate has been obtained for Aboriginal infant Simon Hayes.

Undated From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff Native Settlement
Death of Aboriginal Tackton aged 4 months who died 18. 8.1956
at Alice Springs Hospital. was admitted 17. 8.1956 from Haasts
Bluff.

11. 2.1957 From Alice Springs to Ti Tree Station
Need information about death of Thirty-Bob George on 5. 1.1957
at Ti Tree Station.

Undated From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff Settlement
Need information about death of Aboriginal child Charlie aged 5 months
on 21.12.1956. Admitted to Alice Springs Hospital on 4.12.1956.

14. 2.1957 From Alice Springs to Haasts Bluff Settlement
Need names of parents of Kathleen aged one year who died 12. 2.1957
in Alice Springs (presumably in Hospital ?).

14. 2.1957 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu
Need names of parents of Valmai aged two year who died 23. 1.1957
in Alice Springs (presumably in Hospital ?).

15. 2.1957 Telegram from Haasts Bluff to Alice Springs
Reference Kathleen one year. Single mother Tjinatjirata.

12. 2.1957 From Haasts Bluff Settlement to Dr Watsford

(1) Unnamed male child of Moiura, wife of Tjangkatu (Nosepeg)
born 31.11.1956, died 9.30am 1. 2.1957 of Diarrhoea.

(2) Minanda, mother Juntuljuntulba, father Katinggura,
born August 1956, died 7.35am 12. 2.1957 of
broncho-pneumonia and diarrhoea.

13. 3.1957 From Alice Springs to Haastst Bluff Native Settlement
Burial certificates needed for
(1) the 2 month old daughter of Nosepeg who died 2. 2.1957
(2) Miljinti aged approximately 6 months who died 21. 2.1957

13. 3.1957 From Alice Springs to Haastst Bluff Native Settlement
Death of Nundara Nakamara on 1. 2.1957.

26. 3.1957 Telegram from Yuendumu to Alice Springs
Child Iris Nangala aged 12 months died 5.30am this morning.

27. 3.1957 From Jay Creek to Alice Springs
Old Blind Mick Winunga died last night.

9. 4.1957 From Alice Springs to Ernabella Mission S.A.
Aboriginal child Brian of Ernabella died 6. 4.1957 at
Alice Springs Hospital.

24. 4.1957 From Alice Springs to Areyonga
Mentions body of Mimea.

3. 5.1957 From Alice Springs to Director of Welfare
Refers to death of aboriginal Maisie. Probably from
Tennant Creek or Warrabri.

4. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Areyonga
Confirm death of female ward notified Sunday.

4. 6.1957 Female ward Tutana died saturday night last.

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu Settlement
Ward Liddie aged 60 years died 3. 5.1957 in Alice Springs
Ward Lornie Nabawunga aged 15 months died 3. 5.1957 Alice Springs.

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Argadargada Station
Ward Isaac aged 16 years died 19. 4.1957 at Alice Springs

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Hamilton Downs Station
Death of Ward Graham aged 2 years on 5. 5.1957 at Alice Springs.

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Palmer Valley Station
Death of Ward Marina aged 1 year on 15. 5.1957 at Alice Springs

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Ernabella Station S.A.
Need information about following Ernabella Aboriginals who died
at Alice Springs recently -
Unnamed daughter of Tjulyata aged 2 years
Unnamed child of Tjampawa aged 9 months
Unnamed daughter of Annagampa aged 4 months
Waltjaker, female, aged 3 years

18. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Police Finke
Lily Chook Chook, female aged 6 weeks, died 20. 5.1957
at Alice SPrings.

19. 6.1957 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu Settlement
Need information about following deaths
Linton Jaburula on 18. 5.1957
Stephen on 23. 5.1957
Stillborn child on 21. 5.1957

24. 5.1957 Telegram from Yuendumu to Alice Springs
Child Stephen approximately 10 months died yesterday 23. 5.1957
probably of gastro-enteritis.

21. 6.1957 Telegram from Yuendumu to Alice Springs
Stillborn infant seven to eight months development.

24. 6.1957 Telegram from Mt Dennison to Alice Springs
Native child William Jagamara died am 23. 6.1957

13. 8.1957 From Alice Springs to Police Finke
Ward Johnny Hayes died 28. 7.1957 at Sandy's Bore.

13. 8.1957 From Alice Springs to Ammaroo Station
Death of child Ivy on 6. 8.1957 at Ammaroo Station.

20. 8.1957 From Alice Springs to Mt Wedge Station
Deaths at Mt Wedge Station
Josie died 8. 7.1957
Gay died 14. 7.1957

2. 9.1957 From Alice Springs Ernabella Mission S.A.
Death of Aboriginal Bruce on 23. 8.1957 at Alice Springs.

5. 9.1957 From Ammaroo Station to Alice Springs
'I wish to advise that I have just been informed that two aged
natives, Jemima and Nellie died while the camp was out on a soak.
The natives say they did not have the flu but were killed by
evil spirits.'

27. 9.1957 From Alice Springs to Ammaroo Station
Forms for deaths of Wards Jemima and Nellie.
Handwritten note dated 20.11.1957 says
'These deaths and that of Mary on the same day were enquired
about on 20.11.1957. All the women evidently died from
influenza which infected the whole camp at that time.'

27. 9.1957 From Alice Springs Aileron Station.
Information needed about a Ward who died there recently.

16.10.1957 From Warrabri Settlement to Alice Springs
Death of Ward Dorothy.

24.10.1957 From Alice Springs to Warrabri Settlement
Ward Dorothy died at Tennant Creek.

28.10.1957 From Alice Springs Ernabella Mission S.A.
Jimmy Anderson died 6.10.1957 at Ernabella.

28.10.1957 From Alice Springs to Alcoota Station
Deaths of Wards Millie and Sarah at Alcoota Station.

7.11.1957 From Alice Springs to Undoolya Station
Ward Marie aged 4 months died 31.10.1957 at Alice Springs Hospital.

8. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Ernabella Mission S.A.
Forms for the following who died at Alice Springs Hospital
Ward Phillip aged 18 months died 28.11.1957
Ward Kim aged 1 year died 19.12.1957

8. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Mt Riddock Station
Burial Certificate for Marianne Djalambuk who was buried on 17.11.1957
at Mt Riddock.

8. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu
Ward Brenda aged 8 months at Alice Springs.

8. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Santa Teresa Mission
Ward Mathew aged 4 days died at Alice Springs

8. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Lake Nash Station
Ward Ivy was buried on 30.10.1957 at Lake Nash Station

9. 1.1958 From Alice Springs to Yuendumu
Information needed on following deaths at Alice Springs
Ruth died 13.11.1957
Baby of Uni died 15.11.1957 a few hours old

15. 4.1958 From Finke River Mission to Alice Springs
Aboriginal child Jeffrey aged 3 months, son of Pompey and
Emily of Maryvale Station, passed away at Hermannsburg today.

17. 4.1958 From Finke River Mission to Alice Springs
An Aboriginal male infant, born 2 days ago (15. 4.1958) prematurely,
no name, son of Percy and Miriam Tucker of Glen Helen Station,
died here at Hermannsburg today.
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