Roper River Mission Social Services 1960-67

National Archives of Australia
Series F1 Item 1967/3278
Roper River Mission Social Services 1960-67

23. 2.1960 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Pension applications

Name Born Pension

Buralang, Ian Yarrabain 20.11.1942 Invalid Pension
Balayin, Charlie Gajijali .1895 Age Pension
Bardit, Agnes Nganirimba .1900 Age Pension
Budal, Elizabeth Yirtjir .1898 Age Pension
Bunining, Daniel Jangardba .1894 Age Pension
Kalijan, Ruby Kaduru .1900 Age Pension
Munain, Deborah Ukamangara .1896 Age Pension
Munain, Judy Wadangaji .1883 Age Pension
Munain, Lily Janga .1896 Age Pension
Namayang, Judy Mawukji .1895 Age Pension
Wamutjan, Mary Mariajad .1898 Age Pension
Bardit, Gwen Madigarambu .1922 Widow's Pension
Bilinjan, Jupa .1910 Widow's Pension
Bilinjan, Winnie Gurtima .1918 Widow's Pension
Bulainjan, Gypsy Kaidkari .1915 Widow's Pension
Gajag, Hagar Gungubun .1910 Widow's Pension
Ngaritjan, Jessie Gundi-gundi .1929 Widow's Pension

7. 3.1960 From Welfare to Roper River Mission
Re Pension applications

Name Born Pension

Charlie Gajijali Balayin .1895 Age Pension
Agnes Nganirimba Bardit .1900 Age Pension
Ruby Kaduru Kalijan .1900 Age Pension
Judy Wadangaji Munain .1883 Age Pension
Judy Mawukji Namayang .1895 Age Pension
Mary Mariajad Wamutjan .1898 Age Pension

No record of the death of Jack Karacka, husband of Gwen.

Welfare Records Mission Records

Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Born Name Aboriginal Name Group Born

Ian xxxxxxxxx Buralong Ritarngu 1942 Ian Yarrabain Buralang 20. 1.1942
Elizabeth Yirtjir Budal Wandarang 1898 Elizabeth Yirtjir Budal .1898
Daniel (Dan) Jangridpa Bunining Nunggubuyu 1894 Daniel Jangardba .1894
Deborah Ukamangara Munan 1896 Deborah Ukanaingara Munain .1896
Lily Jannga Bikurra Munan Rimbainga 1896 Lily Janga Munain .1896
Gwen Madigarambu Bardin Nunggubuyu 1922 Gwen Madigarambu Bardil
Jupa Bilinjan Ritarngu 1910 Jupa Bilinjan .1910
Winnie Gurtima Bilijan Ritarngu 1918 Winnie Gurtima Bilinjan .1918
Gypsy Kaidkari Bulainjan Ridarrngu 1915 Gypsy Kaidkari Bulainjan .1915
Hagar Gungupun Gajag Riturrngu 1910 Hagar Gungubun Gajag .1910
Jessie Gudji-gudji Ngaritjan Ngandi 1929 Jessie Gundi-gundi Ngariljan .1929

Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Consort Date of Death Children

Gwen Madigarambu Bardin Nunggubuyu Jack Karalka No Record Marie Maranggalba, born 27. 2.1951
Jupa Bilinjan Ritarngu No Record No Record No Record
Winnie Gurtima Bilinjan Ritarngu Deceased Deceased, no record Doreen Juwaliba, born 9.10.1947
Freddie Wungamana, born 15. 2.1951
Gypsy Kaidkari Bulainjan Ridarrngu Billy Wulngana 16. 2.1957 Mercer, born 1952
Hagar Gungupun Gajag Rituringu Alec Bunbuma 22. 6.1956
Jessie Gudji Gudji Ngaritjan Ngandi Andrew Deceased, no record

29. 3.1960 From Welfare to DSS Adelaide

Judy Wadangaji (Munain) died 15. 2.1960.

24. 3.1960 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin

Gwen's husband Jack Karalka died on 24. 2.1956 from a lung infection ? pneumonia.

13. 4.1960 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Benefits applications

Judy Wadangaji (Murain) died on 15. 2.1960

Mary Mariajad (Wamutjan), tribe Ritarngu, was born in Arnhem Land in about 1898.
Her consort Riringgiboi is deceased and she has no children under 16 years of age.

Charlie Gajijali (Bajayin), tribe Nalakan, was born at Roper Bar in about 1895.
His consort, Rosalind, is dead and he has no children under 16 years of age.

Agnes Nganirimba (Bardit), tribe Alawa, was born st St Vigeons Bush in about 1900.
She has a living consort, Stanley Mabungu and has no children under 16 years of age.

Ruby Gaturu (Galijan), tribe Ritarngu, was born near Blue Mud Bay in about 1900.
She had a consort Dujuru now deceased with whon she contracted a union in about 1912.
She has no children under 16 years of age.

Judy Muwukuji (Ngamaiyang), appears on the ROW page 235 entry 28. Her date of birth
is shown as 1901. Her husband is Barnabas Gabarla who was born in about 1898.

Undated Social Service Benefits - Wards Roper River Mission

Name Address Born Birthplace

Charlie Gajijali Bajayin Roper River 1895 Roper Bar
Agnes Nganirimba Bardit Roper River 1900 Tanumbirini
Ruby Kaduru Kalijan Roper River 1900 West Arnhem Land
Judy Wadangaja Munain (deceased) Roper River 1883 Limnen River
Mary Mariajad Wamutjan Roper River 1898 West Arnhem Land
Alec Milija Bangardi Roper River 1915 Ruined City
Mary Malangguma Bangin Roper River 1932 Ruined City
Leslie Nyilburinya Roper River 1941 St Vidgeon's
Andrew Mairudurudu (Joshua) Roper River 1931 Roper River
Victor Walangaja Joshua (Yala Binga) Roper River 1941 Roper River
Thompson Bajamain Murungun Roper River 1919 Roper River
Joan Lulinjuru Ngabunun Roper River 1934 Tanumbirini
Rita Amiamia Ngabunun Roper River 1926 Darwin
Tony Larngujuga Ngabunun Roper River 1941 Nutwood Downs
Maurice Mujumuju Mudjumudju Roper River 1942 Roper River
Nellie Huddleston Roper River 1898 Borroloola

7. 4.1960 From Roper River to Welfare Darwin

The following have been granted Social Welfare benefits
Jessie
Hagar
Gypsy
Lily
Deb
Daniel
Elizabeth

4. 5.1960 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Social Services Benefits

You have been previously notified of
Charlie Gajijali
Agnes Nganirimba
Ruby Gaturu
Judy Wadangaji (deceased)
Mary Mariajad

Alec Milija appears in ROW p133 as Alec Milya Bangardi Rembarruga Male born 1915
Andrew Mairudurudu appears in ROW p132 as Andrew Mairu-du-ru-du Munan Wandarang Male Born 1931
Victor Walangaja appears in ROW p135 as Victor Yala-binga (Walangadju) Nunein Wandarang Male Born 1941
Joan Lulinjuru appears in ROW p133 as Joan Nulinjuru Nabunun Allawa Female Born 1934
Maurice Mujumuju appears in ROW p134 as Maurice Mudjumudju Namutjulu Allawa Male Born 1942

We have been unable to identify
Mary Malangguma
Leslie Nyilburinya
Thompson Bajamain
Rita Amiamia
Tony Larngujuga
Nellie Huddleston

Undated Welfare Darwin

Please supply missing information for the following

Name Rita
Aboriginal Amiamia
Group Ngabunun
Tribe Wandarang
District Gregory
Date of Birth c1926
Place of Birth Darwin
Declaration
Exemption
Father (AN) Nagi (G) Badin (T) Wandarang
Mother (N) Biddy (AN) - (G) Guninin (T) Wadiri
Consort Peter (AN) Majigumaji (G) Ngamaiyang
Marriage 3. 9.1946
Special Abilities
Identification Marks Fingers slightly deformed due to H.D. (Hansens Disease)
Children Noel (half caste at Coker)
Susan Lingbunda Buninin, female, born 4. 3.1948
Jacob Bambu Buninin, Male, born 26. 7.1953
Gwenneth Mingula Buninin, Female, born c13.12.1955
Mixed blood at Croker Island
Mercy Junmali Buninin, Female, born c2. 3.1959

20. 5.1960 From Roper River Mission to Darwin
Re Social Services Benefits

Mary Malangguma Gangin appears on p176 of the ROW as Mary Yedji-edji Nimara Ngandi Female
Leslie Nyilburinya Johnson appears on p134 of the ROW as Lesley
Thompson Bajamain Murungun appears on p135 of the ROW as Thompson Mririri-miriri
Rita Amiamia Ngabunun not in ROW, form attached
Tony Larngujuga Ngabunun appears on p182 of the ROW as Tony Yulimbudji
Nellie Huddleston is not a ward

7. 6.1960 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Social Services Benefits

Mary Malangguma Gangin appears on p176 of the ROW as Mary Yedji-edji Nimara Ngandi Female born 1932
Leslie Nyilburinya Johnson appears on p134 of the ROW as Lesley Munein Allawa Male born 1943
Thompson Bajamain Murungun appears on p135 of the ROW as Thompson Mririri-miriri Jangari Mara Male born 1928
Tony Larngujuga Ngabunun appears on p182 of the ROW as Tony Yulimbudji Ngabunang Alawa Male born 1941
Nellie Huddleston is not a ward and therefore cannot be identified against the ROW
Rita Amiamia Ngabunun Female born c1926 though a full blood has not been gazetted as a ward. This is being corrected.

4. 8.1960 From welfare
I have traced a 'Rita' who is the wife of Peter Majigunaji. This Rita appears on p66 of the ROW
She is registered as Rita Nabulja Ngarin.
According to our records the names of the children appearing on Rita's and Peter's cards are
identical with the children's names appearing on Folio 38 with the exception of two part coloured
children of whom we have no record.
Child Gwenneth born 13.12.1955 appears on our records as Gwen born 15. 8.1956.

1. 9.1960 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Katherine
Re Age Pensions for Wards

James Japanma Ngamayang Mara Male born 1898 in ROW has DOB changed to 1893
Geoffrey Bugala (Tamburu-Tamburu) Nunggabuya Male born 1898 in ROW has DOB changed to 1894 and skin to Munain
Barnabas Gabarla Burlangban Alawa Male born 1898 in ROW has DOB changed to 1894

21. 9.1960 From Welfare Katherine to DSS Adelaide
Re Applications for Old Age Pensions

From Roper Valley Station
Nora Wamutjan
Charlie Bungein
Mick Jarmur ROW p177
Elsey Paddy Bediduam ROW p171
Nym Ngordog ROW p178
Billy Jamalamal ROW p167

From Roper River Mission
Barnabas Gabarla Burlangban ROW p233
James Japanma Ngamayang ROW p235
Geoffrey Bugala ROW p234

From Wave Hill Station
Long Fred Biringiari ROW p189
Blacksmith Paddy Ulbaiari ROW p197
Tanami Kumareea ROW p201
Anvil Annie Bunangali ROW p183
Old Gerry Wongali ROW p189
Nipper Nuniari ROW p196

22. 9.1960 Welfare Darwin

Please supply missing information for the following

Name Clara
Aboriginal Ngima
Group Nabunun
Tribe Mara
District Gregory
Date of Birth c1900
Place of Birth Roper River Mission area
Declaration
Exemption
Father Pugula
Mother Wulumundunja
Consort
Marriage
Special Abilities
Identification Marks Blind
Children Lydia female (AN) Muluyuku (G) Namayang born 1918 (ROW p235)

26. 9.1960 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Can female wards who have been tribally married and have been deserted by
their husbands have any redress in law. Can a deserted native wife whose
husband is employed at a reasonable wage enforce a claim for the maintenance
of the children and herself against him.
A case in point is that of Gertrude Huddleston of Roper River Mission, a
widow's pension claimant.

21. 1.1961 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Gertrude Huddleston's deserting husband is William Huddleston.

21. 2.1961 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Claim for maternity allowance / child endowment by ward Ida.

1. 3.1961 From Roper river Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Nellie Huddleston

Before Christmas William Huddleston asked Nellie to go to Darwin for Christmas. She accepted.
Nellie is an aged pensioner and as she was returning we held her money for her.
She now wants to stay in Darwin.
Where is she.

19. 3.1961 From Welfare Officer
Nellie Huddleston is residing with Mrs C Bush in Wood St Darwin.

24. 3.1961 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Widow's Pension Claim - Gertrude Huddleston

(a) Gertrude has been living at Roper River Mission with her children since 1954
except for occasional short periods when she has visited relatives on neighbouring
property.

(b) Until recently she lived with her aged mother but has now moved to a separate room
in order to escape the influence of her mother and other relatives.

(c) About 3 years ago she did keep company with another person but herself terminated
the relationship on the grounds that she was anxious to resume her relationship with
William Huddleston and to retain his affection.

(d) Huddleston has not been near the Mission for 6 years and his whereabouts are not
known to the Mission or Gertrude.

(e) Despite this Gertrude is anxious for the marriage to be resumed and has not encouraged
other suitors because of this .

(f) She is finding life a little too much for her trying to manage her home and family alone.

(g) The Superintendent of the Mission has stated that oddly enough Gertrude happens to be
one of those 'rarities' who is a genuine 'deserted wife'.

6. 4.1961 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Social Services Claim Roper River Mission

Attached is a medical referee's certificate in respect of Mary (Yedi-edji) of Roper River Mission.

28. 4.1961 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Social Services Claim Roper River Mission

Attached is a medical referee's certificate in respect of Clara Guima of Roper River Mission.

24. 7.1961 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Nellie Huddleston

She returned to Roper River Mission on 21. 5.1961.

12. 4.1962 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Lily Janga Minain

Lily was receipt of an age pension payable at Roper River Mission. This was suspended on
5. 4.1962 when advice was received she had left the Mission. She is now a patient in
Darwin Hospital.

16. 5.1962 From DWO to Welfare Darwin
Lily Janga Munain was repatriated from Darwin to Roper River Mission on 1. 5.1962.

29. 5.1962 From RRM to Welfare Darwin
Re Maternity Allowance Daisy I....ni

Daisy had her baby at the Mission in Hospital in November.

6. 7.1962 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Janey (Nancy) ROW234, husband Ironstone Yaparin ROW235

A claim has been lodged by the above named endowee for two children,
Dolbert Burima and Ruth Matula, both born in 1948.

The parents of these children are stated to be deceased. Can you advise
the parents names and if endowment was ever paid to them.

11.10.1962 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Janey (Nancy) ROW234, husband Ironstone Yaparin ROW235

A claim has been lodged by the above named endowee for two children,
Dolbert Burima and Ruth Matula, both born in 1948.
Handwritten note states Ruth Matula born 11. 6.1948.

The parents of these children are stated to be deceased. Can you advise
the parents names and if endowment was ever paid to them.

Undated Handwritten note as at 16. 6.1962

Family at Roper Valley Station
Father Ironstone Yaparin ROW p235
Mother Nancy (Ginburr) ROW p234
Children Ruth Matulu born 11. 6.1948
William Pulpulu born 1. 7.1952
Helen born 12. 9.1954
Nelson born 29. 4.1957
Marcus born 5. 7.1960

Dolbert or Dalbert ROW p233 born 8. 2.1948
Parents deceased
Nancy who is sister is acting as guardian

29.10.1962 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide

Dolbert or Dalbert ROW p233 born 8. 2.1948
Parents deceased
Nancy who is sister is acting as guardian

It is impossible to know if endowment was ever paid.

22. 2.1963 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin

Dolbert ROW p233 Bulain Ngandi born 8. 2.1948 approx.
Parents deceased.
Guardian while here was Ironstone and Ginbarr.

4. 4.1963 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Ann - daughter of Dalajira

Dalajira gave birth to a daughter Anne at Katherine Hospital on 26. 3.1963.

27. 3.1963 From Welfare Katherine to Welfare Darwin

Ann - mother Dalajira Nungubuyu ROW p238, father Jingudi Nungubuyu ROW p239

29. 4.1963 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Rita child of Rosie

Need Form of Information.

26. 9.1963 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Charlie Dadami

Application for invalid pension from Charlie at Roper River Mission.
He was born in 1900 at Koolatong River, father's name being Karpong
and mother's name being Bidjanara.

29.10.1963 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Rita Amia Mia Lansen - Roper River Mission

Application by Rita for child's allowance and additional pension for children.
She appears in ROW p66 and is an invalid pensioner.
Her consort is Peter Majigumaji Lansen ROW p65

The following children are in her custody, care and control but are not in the ROW.
Jacob Lansen born 26. 7.1953 (1952)
Gwennie Lansen born 13.12.1955
Mercy Lansen born 2. 3.1959 (21. 2.1959)
Val Lansen born 10.10.1963

4.11.1963 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Rita Amia Mia Lansen - Roper River Mission

Investigation gives the following dates of birth

Jacob Lansen born 26. 7.1952
Gwennie Lansen born 13.12.1955
Mercy Lansen born 21. 2.1959
Val Lansen born 10.10.1963

19.11.1963 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Nunjila Bangguja of Roper River Mission

The above invalid pensioner is stated to have custody of a grand-child Alison born 5. 1.1958.
Please confirm.

27.11.1963 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Nunjila Bangguja of Roper River Mission

Registration cards in this office show a child Alison born 7.12.1960 at Roper River Mission,
father Albert Badimbuma, mother Kathleen Yunmurari. This appears to be a different person.
Please confirm the age of your Alison.

5.12.1963 From CMS Darwin to Welfare Darwin

Alison was born on 5. 1.1958.
Her father was Peter Bush (Tutuboy) and mother Clare Gawigu.
The parents have separated and the child was left with the grandmother Nanjila (Nungila).

15. 9.1964 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Maternity Allowance - Shirley Turner

Husband is Bobby Turner (Anderson.)
Child is Davis, born 7. 4.1964 at Darwin Hospital.

21. 9.1964 From welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide

Shirley Turner is believed to be living at Elsey Station with her husband.

7.12.1964 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Martha Martayiki formerly of Roper River Mission

She has been re-admitted to Darwin Hospital.
Please advise when pensioner is discharged and whether she resumes custody, care
and control of her child Bill, born 26. 4.1961, who is at present at Roper River Mission.
Pension payments will remain suspended until this happens.

14. 4.1965 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Nipper Karaji

Recently an invalid pension was granted at East Arm Settlement to Nipper Karaji ROW p236.
A wife's allowance has also been granted at Roper River Missiom to his tribal wife
Dinah Milinbajuna ROW p233.

The wife's claim shows she has the custody of six children namely James, Mark, Rachael,
Ivan, Alexandra and Lillian. Lillian's date of birth appears to be 19. 7.1964 but the
ages of the other children are not stated.

Please confirm the ages and custody.

29. 4.1965 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Dinah Milinbajuna

Does Dinah have in her custody, care and control the following children
James, born 25. 7.1952
Mark, born 27. 1.1956
Rachel, born 7. 4.1958
Ivan, born 19. 8.1960
Alexander, born 5. 6.1962
Lillian, born 29. 7.1964

11. 5.1965 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Dinah Milinbajuna ROW p233

Dinah does have custody, care and control of the six children.

Undated From welfare Darwin to DWO Darwin
Re Whereabouts of Martha Martayiki ROW p235

DSS asking about whereabouts of Martha and if she has custody of her child Bill.

The Superintendent of Numbulwar Mission, previously Martha's home, states she is not there.

Martha gave birth to a second child early this year in Darwin Hospital. The Hospital advised
me that Martha left the Hospital on 10. 2.1965 for Roper River but apparently is not there now.
Martha appears to have been at Bagot Settlement sometime last year.

4. 6.1965 From DSS Adelaide to welfare Darwin
Re Harry Wonggin

Application for invalid pension. Normally resident at Roper River Mission but temporarily
in Adelaide for medical treatment. Born 1921. Need more details.

8. 6.1965 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Harry Wonggin

Harry Wonggin appears in ROW p172 with date of birth 1923.
He is married to Ivy Waginja ROW p172.

28. 6.1965 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Harry Wonggin

Harry Wonggin has been discharged from Hillcrest Hospital on 7th June.
He returned to Roper River Mission where he now resides on 9th June.

2. 7.1965 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Geoffrey B Munain

Geoffrey B Munain, a pensioner, left Roper River Mission
to go to Darwin on 6. 5.1965.
Is he Aboriginal. Did he leave permanently or for a holiday.

2. 7.1965 From DWO to Welfare Darwin
Re Martha Martayiki

Bagot Settlement advises Martha went to Roper River Mission on 11. 6.1965.
Her child Bill is at Roper River and she will now have both children in her care.

10. 8.1965 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Harry Wonggin

Roper River Mission advise that Harry is living as a single man so that his
tribal marriage to Ivy Waginja appears to have dissolved.

11. 8.1965 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Martha Martayiki

Martha returned to Roper River Mission on 11. 6.1965.
Martha gave birth to a second child Janice on 27. 1.1965.
Her first child Bill is at Roper River and she will now have
both children in her care.

10. 8.1965 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Geoffrey B Munain

Geoffrey was only in Darwin for a couple of weeks. He is Aboriginal
and on ROW p234 as Geoffrey Bugula.

3. 9.1965 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Ginburr J. Ironstone Roper River Mission

Application for Widow's pension. Consort Ironstone Yaparan said to have died
on 20. 8.1965 at Roper River. Applicant is said to have custody of five children
William born 1. 7.1952
Helen born 19. 9.1954 (12. 9.1954)
Nelson born 29. 4.1957
Marcus born 4. 7.1960 (5. 7.1960)
Johnstone born 19. 1.1962

Please advise
(a) age and identity of claimant (DOB 1933)
(b) Confirm she was the first wife or has lived the longest with Ironstone Yaparan
(c) Confirm age of children

3. 9.1965 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Fred Jikjik Roper River

Application for invalid pension.
Date of birth shown as 1903 in the Elsey district (Elsey Station), father Harry Bungai,
mother Norah Cleeva. Consort stated to be Marilyn and one child Rita born 1965 at King River.

Handwritten notes state
Two consorts - Long Rita Barpi (1928)
- Marilyn Marungaingu
Child Rita born 15. 9.1964
Rita Barpi holidaying Roper Valley at Census 25. 9.1964

3. 9.1965 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Ginburr J. Ironstone ROW p234

Consort Ironstone Yaparan died 28. 8.1965 at Roper River. Her year of birth is 1933.
on 20. 8.1965 at Roper River. Records show the ages of children as follows
William born 1. 7.1952
Helen born 12. 9.1954
Nelson born 29. 4.1957
Marcus born 5. 7.1960

24. 9.1965 From DWO Katherine to DSS Adelaide
Re Fred Jik Jik

Superintendent Roper River Mission advises only Marilyn is living with Fred Jik Jik.
Long Rita is living with another man whose identity is not disclosed.

9.11.1965 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Agnes Nganirimba Bardit of Roper River Mission

Date of birth shown as 1900 at Old St Vidgeon. Father's name Old Charlie, mother's name uunknown.
Shown as tribally married to Stanley Mabungu in 1930.

24.12.1965 From Welfare Darwin to Maningrida Settlement
Re Child Endowment for Rosie

She came from Roper River Mission and may be returning there.

7. 2.1966 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Child Endowment Judy Mawukuji

Need to verify the birth of Ina Thompson said to have been born on 13. 5.1950.
On census records no record of Judy Mawukuji whose consort is Barrabus Gabarla
and there are no children.

16. 2.1966 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Child Endowment Elizabeth Yirtjir

Need to verify dates of birth of two children
Thomas Elmore said to be born 25. 8/1958
Gwennie said to be born 13.12.1955

I have no record of Thomas.

I have a record for Gwennie Mingula, born 13.12.1955. However this record indicates
her parents are Peter Majigumaji and Rita Nabulja. Moreover the records show that
Elizabeth Yirtjir, who is the claimant and whose consort was Joshua (deceased)
had only two children Holly and Victor.

Need help with identification.

Undated Handwritten Note mentions
Returned :-
Elaine Wundapal
Cherry Wumir
Pansy Ngariji
Gladys Waguluru

22. 2.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Ina Thompson

Ina Thompson was born here on 13. 5.1950.
She is the child of Maureen Muranggulu and Tithinboy Mairakang.
Her aboriginal personal name is Ngarigalu.
She is at present residing with Judy Mawukiyi and Barnabas Roberts (Gabarla).
She was sent here by your branch for rehabilation.

25. 2.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Child Endowment Nanjila Bulanjan

Dinah was born at Roper River on 7.10.1955. She is the daughter of Clare (Bush) Gawigu
and Goliath Manbangu. Goliath deserted Clare and later Clare became the consort of
Dick (Plumber) Linglilbani. It now appears Dinah is now living with her grandmother
Nanjila Bulanjan.

22. 2.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Child Endowment Joy Git Git Thompson

Alison Bush was born on 5. 1.1958 at Katherine.
Her parents are Clare Bush and Dick Plumber.
However she is living with the above named at Roper River Mission.

1. 3.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Joy Git Git Thompson

Rita Bush was born on 5. 1.1958 at Katherine and is now living in the care of
Bonny (Joy) Gitgit at Roper River Mission.
Alison's parents are Clare (Bush) Gawigu and Dick (Plumber) Linglilbani.
However she is living with the above named at Roper River Mission.
Is there any relationship between Alison and Bonny (Joy) Gitgit.

4. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Moima (Group Bardin)
Husband Willie Kurubi
CMS Roper River Mission

Eva was born about 1955 at Hodgson Downs. The above named are guardians for
Eva Hughie who is residing at the Mission for schooling purposes.

4. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Dinah Milinbajuna (Karaji) Roper River Mission

Need to verify date of birth of Kevin Lensen born in 1959.
He is not the child of Dinah. Nipper Karanji and Dinah are his guardians.

4. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Una P. Joshua

Need to verify date of birth of Eulalie Wilfred born 18.10.1955.
Eulalie Wilfred is living with her sister Una Patiu Joshua on Roper River Mission.
Her mother Jessie is a patient at East Arm Settlement.

4. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Elizabeth Yirtjit Joshua
CMS Roper River Mission

Elizabeth is being paid Child Endowment for her grandchild Thomas Elmore Lewis
born 25. 8.1958 (mother's name is Angelina) and child endowment for Gwennie Lansen
born 13.12.1955, the daughter of her niece Rita who is a patient at East Arm Settlement.

4. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Eva Maramarilu
CMS Roper River Mission

Esther Wilfred is in the custody, care and control of Eva Maramarilu and
Roger Ganbukbuk Rogers for schooling purposes. Parents names are not known.
Date of birth is given as 10. 2.1953.

14. 3.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Child Endowment Elizabeth Yirtjit Joshua

Thomas Elmore Lewis P/A, born 25. 8.1958, mother Angelina Ninijaranyu, father Hurdle Lewis
Gwenneth, born 1956, mother Rita Walburra, father Peter (LAnsen) Majagubaji.

7. 3.1966 From DWO Katherine to Welfare Darwin
Re Alison Bush

Our records show Dick (Plumber) Linglilbani (1943, Bulman) being married to
Clare Gawigu (1938, Roper River Mission). Children of this union are twins
Conrad and Brett Plumber who were born on 7. 8.1964 at Katherine. The parents
at the time were living at Beswick Settlement.

We have no record of a child Alison Bush.

However it was learnt that Alison Bush has parents Peter Bush (in Darwin) and
her mother Clare who was married to Peter Bush but they are now separated and
she has remarried Dick Plumber.

Apparently Alison and Bonny are of a niece / auntie relationship.

Dick and Clare are residing at Bamyili.

15. 3.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Joy Git Git Thompson

Alison Bush was born on 5. 1.1958. Her parents are Clare (Bush) Gawigu and
Peter (Bush) Tuda-boi. Dick (Plumber) Linglilbani is not the father.
Clare and Peter were tribally married but are now separated and Clare has
formed a liason with Dick.

Peter is now living in the Darwin area while Clare and Dick are living
at Bamyili Settlement via Katherine.

Alison is in the care of a relative at Roper River Mission who is known
to this branch as Bonny (Joy) Gitgit.

9. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Elsie Marnburang
Husband Eric Gurang-Burang Joshua
CMS Roper River Mission

Naomi Joshua, born 1. 4.1954, daughter of Isaac Joshua, is in the custody
of the above named who are acting as her guardians.
She was previously residing with Gladys U. Blitner.

22. 3.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Elsie Marnburang Roper River Mission

Naomi Joshua known as Naomi Wunajabi was born on 1. 4.1954 at Roper River.
Our records show her father as Isaac Snowball Lobor Walakundu.

9. 3.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Gladys U. Blitner
Husband Gilbert Garalka Blitner
CMS Roper River Mission

Advice received Janice Johnson, born 1. 7.1955 is in the custody of the above named
who are acting as her guardians while Janice is receiving education at CMS
Roper River Mission.

29. 3.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Eva Hughie

Eva Hughie was born in 1955 and both parents are deceased.
Her uncle Hughie Manungan lives at Hodgson Downs. Eva has
recently returned there.

29. 3.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Kevin Lensen

Kevin Lensen's foster parents are Maurice (Mujumuju) and Beryl (Gudu-ruru?)
of Bamyili Settlement. We believe he was born about 1959.

29. 3.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Eulalie Wilfred

Our records show her date of birth is 18.10.1955.
Her mother is Jessie (Gudjigudji) who has recently returned from East Arm.

29. 3.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Esther Jilril-manja

Esther (Jilril-manga) is the child of Cleo-Gracie (Nambid) and Walker (Garlwi-agi)
who come from Hodgson Downs but we understand they are now at Bagot.
Esther was born in 1953.

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Eva Maramarilu

Esther Wilfred is in the custody, care and control of Eva Maramarilu
and Roger Ganbukbuk Rogers for schooling purposes.

6. 4.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Eva Maramarilu Roper River Mission

The child you refer to as Esther Wilfred appears in our records as Esther Jilrid-manja
of the Anbulainban Group of the Alawa tribe. Her father is Walker Garlwi-agi and her
mother is Cleo / Gracie Nambid. She was born in 1953.

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Moima (Group Bardin)
Husband Willie Kurubi
CMS Roper River Mission

The above are the guardians for the child Eva Hughie who is residing at the
Mission for schooling purposes.

13. 4.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Gladys Blitner

We have no record of Janice's Aboriginal name or her date of birth.
She is approximately 11 years of age.
Her father is Johnson Badgain. Her mother Violet Ringali is deceased
and her step-mother is Sadie Warabanga.

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Child Endowment Una P. Joshua and Eulalie Wilfred

Eulalie Wilfred is living with her sister Una Patiu Joshua on Roper River Mission
Her mother Jessie is a patient at East Arm Settlement Darwin

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Child Endowment Dinah Milinbajuna (Karaji)

Kevin Lensen is not the child of the above.
Nipper Karanji and Dinah are his guardians.

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Queenie Nambalwuludi Riley
Hisband Paddy Wurundun Riley
CMS Roper River Mission

Dates of birth for all except Faye have been verified.
Need to verify Faye born 1. 6.1961 at Nutwood.

25. 1.1967 From DWO Katherine to Welfare Darwin
Re Queenie (Riley) Nambulwuludi

There is no record of Faye's birth at Nutwood Downs.

5. 4.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Sadie W Harrison

Child Endowment is being paid to the above in respect of her four children namely
Laurence, Lorraine, Lincoln and Laurel.

However a child endowment claim has been received from Mrs Kathleen Y Rami stating
that the child Laurel is in her custody, care and control while Mrs S W Harrison
is a patient at the East Arm Leprosarium. Need more information.

28. 4.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Child Endowment Sadie W Harrison

Three of the children are in the custody, care and control of
Rita Walburra (ROW .66) at Roper River Mission.
Rita is receiving some form of benefit under the name Rita Amaimia Lansen.
The children in her care are Laurence, Lorraine and Lincoln.
Sadie Harrison is expected to be a patient at East Arm Settlement
for some considerable time.

13. 5.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Mary Yedji-edji Roper River Mission

MAry appears in ROW p176 and was born in 1932. Her late husband's name
was Sandy Boi-yerr and he died on 3. 4.1966 at Urapunga Station.
Mary was his only wife. She has in her care two children namely
Richard, born 1954
Janie Bulluwilligg, born 24.11.1960.

10. 5.1966 From DSS Adelaide to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Susan Geoffrey
Re Jacob Lansen born 26. 7.1953 Roper River Mission

The above named receives child endowment in respect of the children Jacob and Val Lansen.
Susan Geoffrey is the children's sister. They are in her care, custody and control while
the children's mother Rita Nabulja is a patient at the East Arm Settlement Darwin.

13. 5.1966 From Welfare Darwin to DSS Adelaide
Re Child Endowment Susan Geoffrey

Jacob Lansen was born 26. 7.1953.

18. 5.1966 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Child Endowment Maud Maribu

I needed to verify the ages of Maud's children. I have been able to do this for
Joan, Winston, Enoch, Terry and Edgar.

There are two other children in her care who I believe are orphans namely
Brian and Faith. Need more information about them.

20. 9.1966 From Roper River Mission to Welfare Darwin
Re Child Endowment Maud Maribu

Maud and Tom and family are now at Oenpelli Mission including Brian and Faith.

The two children arrived here from Katherine on 7. 8.1959 and as far as we
know they are orphans. Our records show their mother's name was Emily and
their ages as Brian approx 1. 6.1955 and Faith approx 1. 9.1956.

9. 9.1966 From Welfare Darwin to Roper River Mission
Re Child Endowment

Child endowment forms for the following family groups

Mother Lucille M Wilfred
Father Wilfred Nalandara
Children Victor
Graham

Mother Daidaijun
Father Pompey Yerrpain
Children Bunoula Jo-girl
Lambalthu Donny
Barminija
Gutumbura
Female child

Mother Dolly I Wilfred
Father Wilfred Nalandaya
Children Irene (Jill)
Wally (Nigel)
Freda
Norman

Mother Minnie Minjarlur Bidak
Father Tommy Bidak
Children Lukaman Andy Bidak

5. 7.1966 From Welfare Darwin to Welfare Adelaide
Re Alfred Rogers Roper River Mission

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