National Archives of Australia
Darwin Office
CRS F1 Item 1952/602
Patrol Officers Branch - All Patrol Reports 1950 - 1952
Copyright P J Mackett, 2007
DUNMARRA STATION
Owner : Mr S J and Mrs N E Somerville
Manager : Mr S J Somerville
Licence : No 1279 issued 27.11.1952 by T/PO Bray
Inspection Date :27.11.1952
Employees as at 27.11.1952
Aboriginal
4
Ronnie Wadju Gurrie, Wombaia, 25 years, stockman, married
June Nymul, Tchingali, 24 years, domestic, married to Ronnie
Part Aboriginal
Frank Holtz (Mad Frank) H/C, General Hand, about 30 years,
single (nearly blind)
Clothing
The two male employees, Ronnie and H/C Frank, purchase about half
their clothing according to Mr Somerville, and he supplies the
balance without charge.
Female employee Nymul is stated by Mrs Somerville to receive
clothing in excess of Regulations but no records are kept. This
is probably correct as Nymul was born at Dunmarra and has been
there all her life.
Mrs Somerville states that she and Nymul make frocks and sun
frocks for the two children of Nymul.
Family Groups
Father : Ronnie Wadju Gurrie
Mother : June Nymul
Children : Mooki, 3 years, born June 1949
: Maudie born June 15th, 1952
Births and Deaths
Maudie, born 15th June, 1952
Notes
Frank Holtz H/C
Age : about 35 years.
Father : Wallaby Holtz of Powell Creek
Mother : Marion F/B, deceased
Date of Birth : Unknown
This half-caste has been employed at Dunmarra for many years,
but is half blind and mentally deficient. He is kept on the
station more out of charity than for any useful work, other
than simple jobs around the homestead.
J E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Grazing Licences Nos 1433, 1434
Holder : Mr Jack Gougas
Location : Camped on the Wool Wonga Reserve
Census as at 5.12.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Bill Alderson .1895 M Exempt H/C
Minnie Alderson Gulinowa Mai-a-li .1927 F Living with Alderson 3/4C
Mick Alderson 7.12.1946 M P/A
Jessie Alderson 15.10.1949 F P/A
Violet Alderson 1. 7.1952 F P/A
Toby Nawoombag Mai-a-li .1927 M
Polly Gurijala Mai-a-li .1922 F Wife
Toby Ngabinbin Mai-a-li .1927 M
Gladys Nguldjuit Mai-a-li .1927 F Wife
Toby Mulawadi Mai-a-li .1948 M Son
Molly Aljungorai Mai-a-li .1902 F Mother of Toby Nganbinbin
Cracker Damaragi Mai-a-li .1943 M Son
Roy Namilk Mai-a-li .1948 M Grandson
Dick Diglaninge Mai-a-li .1922 M Working
Paddy Oldinja Mai-a-li .1902 M Sitting down on Wool Wonga
Judy Jubbaridja Mai-a-li .1902 M Sitting down on Wool Wonga
T C Lovegrove
Cadet Patrol Officer
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Mount Brockman Station (Grazing Licence 1431)
Manager : Mr Alan White
Location : On the banks of Mulsamanbanjo Waterhole about 110 miles
north east of Pine Creek and is essentially a buffalo
shooting camp.
Census as at 4.12.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Wildeman Amandali Mai-a-li .1936 M Horsetailer, single
Charlie Naiyondorra Mai-a-li .1922 M Working
Lorna Ngalidarma Mai-a-li .1925 F Wife, cooks for natives
Paddy Djumboal Mai-a-li .1922 M Working
Mary Milingwanga Mai-a-li .1927 F Wife
Charlie Durugulla Mai-a-li .1902 M Working
Kitty Almarama Mai-a-li .1925 F Wife
Audry Maningi Mai-a-li .1948 F Daughter
Brockman Nungila Mai-a-li 10. 5.1952 M Son, registered at birth
Lorna Gubidj-Gubudj Mai-a-li .1900 F Grandmother of Lorna Ngalidarma
Johnnie Dalong-Garrt Mai-a-li .1936 M Horse tailer
Nym Mai-a-li .1912 M Working, on walkabout at Wool-wonga Reserve
Daisy Mai-a-li .1922 F Wife
Jessie Mai-a-li .1917 F Wife
Don Gara Jarial Mai-a-li .1912 M Working
Peter Bamanitbaal Mai-a-li .1922 M On walkabout from Beswick
Jim Magarainmag Mai-a-li .1932 M On walkabout from Beswick Creek
Robert Boblinmaal Mai-a-li .1902 M On walkabout from Pine Creek
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Barramundie Station (Grazing Licence 1436)
Grazing Licence : K Waldock (married) and W Cain (single)
Location : Situated about 85 miles north west of Pine Creek and
is run as a shooting and cattle concern.
Mrs Waldock (Doreen Cahill) is part-aborigine. They have 3 children.
Census as at 2.12.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Charlie Djalambowoi Myilly .1917 M Stockman
Rosie Nowi-Bete Myilly .1917 F Wife
Harry Nungalooa Myilly .1917 M Stockman
Rosie Googoowan Myilly .1927 F Wife, housegirl
Ruby Almandaljig Myilly .1946 F Daughter
Sarah Algindali Myilly .1949 F Daughter
Jimmy Yumaibandi Myilly .1912 M Gardener
Jinny Minyuwungu Myilly .1922 F Wife, housegirl
Bobby Madomalu Myilly .1935 M Son, stockman
Ruby Albaninyu Myilly .1949 F Daughter
(This couple has two children - Bessie 12 years, Joey 9 years at Channel Island.)
Butcher Namadara Myilly .1922 M Shooter
Stumpy Djauan .1922 F Wife
Nellie Miraludj Myilly .1882 F Pensioner
Jinny Dugural Myilly .1882 F Pensioner, mother of Rosie Googoowan
Also mentioned in the document is Peter who has now left the station.
T C Lovegrove
Cadet Patrol Officer
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Goodparla Station (Pastoral Lease 365)
Owner : Mr G F Richards
Location : About fifty miles north east of Pine Creek.
Census as at 1.12.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Jack Murragalga Myilly .1922 M Caretaker
Maggie Ildudba Myilly .1927 F Wife
Old Johnnie Dija Myilly .1917 M
Gurrtmunge Myilly .1902 F Wife
Willy Nagawilli Myilly .1940 M Son
Little Johnnie Gunjaal Myilly .1942 M Son
Unnamed Female Myilly .1951 F Daughter
Old Paddy Nungimum Jarwan .1902 M
Toby Uljabu Jarwan .1922 F Wife
Billy Nungoolmurg Jarwan .1917 M
Karlo Yarruwan Jarwan .1902 F W Wife
Jack Myilla Myilly .1912 M
Lorna Iljilunga Myilly .1912 F Wife
T C Lovegrove
Cadet Patrol Officer
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Mudginbarry Station (Grazing Licence 1398)
Owner : Mr G Randall
Location : About 130 miles east of Pine Creek. It is a buffalo
shooting and tourist camp.
Census as at 1.12.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Jimmy Mishante Jarwan .1917 M Head boy and shooter
Jenny Alwido Jarwan .1902 F Wife
Dolly Algwongba Jarwan .1930 F Step-daughter
Burglar Nargoolari Myilly .1922 M Skinner
Molly Ngalbirnan Jarwan .1925 F Wife
Jack Rapurapu Myilly .1902 M
Peter Milesia Jarwan .1930 M Car boy
David Goonjulma Myilly .1927 M
Maggie Larabi Myilly .1922 F Wife
Smiler Ngalilirr Myilly .1940 M Son
Nelson Muljiwar Myilly .1927 M Now working Bob Lecole
Stumpy Jaalmudja Myilly .1927 F Wife, now working Bob Lecole
Fred Mundalwagawa Myilly .1915 M Ceased work 30. 9.1952
Judy Ngalorrnya Myilly .1927 F Wife
T C Lovegrove
Cadet Patrol Officer
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Leguna Station
Owner : Bovril
Location : Leguna Station is an outstation of Carlton Hills, which is in
Western Australia. Carlton Hills is 40 miles by road from Wyndham,
crossing the Ord River 22 miles from the town, and Leguna is a
further 80 miles from Carlton Hills.
Manager : Mr C Pretlove
Head Stockman : Mr P Lees
Census as at 25.11.1952
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe Born Sex Remarks
Jacko Kumin-Jigat M
Mary Doit-Gam F Wife
Charcoal Numbian M
Charlotte I Dury F Wife
Bradman & Jackson Dimorgun M
Doris Kurjala F Wife
Bilambi Bilambi M
Charlotte II Karmgeri F Wife
Mary Numanurr .1947 F Daughter
Rosie .1950 F Daughter
(This is an itinerant family.)
Tommy Dodd Dundalaberi M
Maryanne Denin F Wife
Young Tommy Borgun 1. 7.1941 M Son
Sandy Korndan M
Mary Kumbunburr F Wife
Peter Kookadee M
Mona Gooradjin F Wife
Blue Bob Koolimbin M
Doris F Wife
Flanigan Baraboot Single
Syd Choolawurr M Widower
Deceased M
Gypsy Mudtai F Widow
Frank Dimget 1. 7.1940 M Son
Friday Dedima 1. 7.1941 Child
Biddy Namera 1. 7.1945 F Daughter
Kelly Djidjiginin 1. 7.1947 Child
Harry Waupmun 4.12.1950 M Son
Lightning M
Judy Girik F Wife
Eileen 1. 7.1944 F Daughter, 3/4C
Barney Walun M
Jinny Lupinga F Wife, blind
Katie Unun-Gunurr F
Mary Wonmulla F
Jimmy Djimili 1. 7.1943 M Son
Daisy Bundi 1. 7.1947 F Daughter
Kirby 1. 2.1952 Child
(This family is regarded by Mr Pretlove as 'bush' natives. Now Government dependants.)
Polly Wondunga F
Bobby Porgundja 1. 3.1949 M Son
Sheila Nid-Burria 1. 1.1951 F Daughter
(This family is regarded by Mr Pretlove as 'bush' natives. Now Government dependants.)
Tommy Djoit-Bil M Single
General
The local native dialect is Djabidjin, whilst those from the Fitzmaurice River
area speak Karama. The natives
in this area migrate as far north as Port Keats Mission.
Births
One male birth since last inspection in 1951.
Deaths
There have been two deaths. One was an old man and one was Rastus who was only
approximately twenty one years of age. He died in Wyndham Hospital following a
heart seizure.
Marriage
Charlie Martin H/C of Leguna Station asked for permission to marry Isa (?Ida)
Leguna H/C. This couple have been living together for over twelve months and
as unexempt persons, strictly speaking, require no permit to marry tribally.
Mr Pretlove is against the marriage as since the inspection Charlie Martin has
left the station while Isa (?Ida) remains. Suspect pressure applied by Mr
Pretlove. Will be investigated.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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ANTHONY'S LAGOON STATION
Owner : Anthony's Lagoon Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr A B Cant
Licence : A B Cant, Manager, No 1267
: C Nissen, Mechanic, No 1268
: P Hogg, Head Stockman, No 1269
Inspection Date : 18th July, 1952
Employees
Males
Avey Oonangoo Stockman
Ben Ulibun Stockman
Brady Diggabburram Stockman
Francis Noarkin Stockman
Frank Togo Youallingi Stockman
Gilbert Maanulla Stockman
Isaac Stockman
Jacky Unterwellicuddy Stockman
Johnnie Lightoomuch Stockman
Larry Stockman
Mick Dubbo Ulbuda Stockman
Ned Monolug Stockman
Noble Wai-udda Stockman
Norman Naar-mullu Stockman
Powder Miangie Stockman
Stephen Stockman
Wallace Donguigie Stockman
Willie Boweringie Stockman
Females
Angeline Bluelight Domestic
Gladys Waterbingi Domestic
Binnie Wynyam Burra Laundress
Rosie Gilli Vallan Janni Laundress
Rosaleen Morai-iloo Domestic
Dinah Laundress
Child Endowment
Child Endowee
Mavis Joan Jirami Violet Woll Murra Mara
Mavis Nowi Pinna Dulcie Nigbinni
Maurice Ida Nyulcook
Marjorie Angeline Bluelight
Rennie Binny Wynyam Burra
Claims for Maintenance
Barry, old woman
Tamma, old Woman
Elsie Owija Bunna H/C, old woman
Curlew Wangulli, old man
Eddie Hinging, old man
Curlew, part-Aboriginal, aged
School
Early in 1952 a small building was erected as a school and a
teacher was appointed. Both the school and the teacher's salary
are expenses of the Station.
The school consists of one room with a gauzed in verandah, the
whole built on piles about four feet off the ground. The teacher
is a Mrs Morris from Queensland, and it is understood that she
is fully qualified. Pupils at date of inspection were:-
Twin girls of Const. Mahoney
Three children of Head Stockman Nissen
One aboriginal child Rennie, aged about 10 years from Anthony's Lagoon Station
Nissen Family
The Head Stockman at Anthony's is a European named Clifford Nissen.
Mrs Nissen however is three quarter Chinese and one quarter aboriginal.
The five children are, therefore, half European, three eighths Chinese,
and one eighth aboriginal.
Clifford, born 24. 6.1936
Mary, born 30. 3.1938
Ronald, born 17.10.1942
Barbara, born 17. 2.1944
Gloria, born 24. 5.1946
All were born at Mt Isa.
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Bushy Park Station
Owner : Mr David W Jordan
Location : 64 miles north east of Alice Springs
Manager : Mr Charlie Page, resident, married
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Nil
Aboriginals
Name Aboriginal Name Occupation
Aileron Paddy Panunga Stockman
Riley Abangarda Station-hand
Dick Abangarda Stockman
Parrot Agamara Shepherd
Ned Agamara Station-hand
Maria Purula Shepherdess
Mollie Agamara Shepherdess
Census as at 20.08.1952
Working Natives
Name Aboriginal Name Born Sex Remarks
Aileron Paddy Panunga 22 years M Single
Riley Abangarda 36 years M
Maggie Ambidjana 30 years F Wife
Dick Abangarda 32 years M
Mollie Agamara 30 years F Wife
Parrot Agamara 25 years M
Maria Purula 30 years F Wife
Ned Agamara 28 years M
Ada Panunga 26 years F Wife
Arthur Ambidjana 5 years M Son
Non-working Natives
Name Aboriginal Name Born Sex Remarks
Benny Panunga 19 Years M Single, brother to Aileron Paddy
Katie Panunga 60 years F Single, mother of Parrot
Mavis Agamara 15 years F Single, sister of Parrot
Eric Panunga 33 years M Brother to Aileron Paddy
Topsy Purula 18 years F Wife
Chrissie Abangarda 3 years F Daughter
Rosie Abangarda 1 year F Daughter
Old Tom Abangarda 50 years M
Ruby Ambidjana 40 years F Wife, mother of Aileron Paddy
Old Bob Ambidjana 55 years M
Joan Abangarda 13 years F Wife
Branch Dependants
Name Aboriginal Name Age Notes
Katie Panunga 60 years Mother of Parrot
Mavis Agamara 15 years Sister of Parrot
Topsy Purula 16 years Sister-in-Law of Aileron Paddy
Gracey Abangarda 3 years Child of Topsy
Lenus Abangarda 1 1/2 years Child of Topsy
Old Tom Abangarda 50 years Husband of Ruby
Ruby Ambidjana 40 years Mother of Aileron Paddy
Old Bob Ambidjana 55 years Aged and Infirm
Joan Abangarda 13 years Wife of Old Bob
Births and Deaths
Birth of Rosie was registered by Patrol Officer Bray.
Date of birth 1.10.1951.
B D Greenfield
Cadet Patrol Officer
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Alcoota Station
Owner : Alcoota Pastoral Company
(Lou Leahy, G D Leahy and T L Gordon)
Location : 100 miles north east of Alice Springs
Manager : Mr William Turner (exempt
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Nil
Aboriginals
Name Occupation Status
Tommy Bird Stockman Married
Peter Angalla Stockman Married
Mirandy Mick Station-hand Married
Long Tom Station-hand Married
Kenny Panunga Stock-boy Single
Harold Ambidjana Stock-boy Single
Toby Purula Stockman Single
Lindsay Ambidjana Stock-boy Single
Census as at 18.08.1952
Working Natives
Name Aboriginal Name Born Sex Remarks
Kenny Panunga 16 years Single
Harold Ambidjana 15 years Single
Toby Parula 23 years Single
Lindsay Ambidjana 19 years Single
Tommy Bird Ambidjana 25 years
Ada Bird Baldjara 18 years Wife
Linda Bird Angalla 2 years Daughter, born 21. 1.1951
Paddy Bird Angalla 1 month Son, born 1. 7.1952
Peter Angalla 45 years
Lorna Panunga 27 years Wife
Julie Ambidjana 1 1/2 years Daughter, born 21. 4.1951
Mirandy Mick Abangarda 54 years
Kitty Agamara 35 years Wife
Maggie Panunga 5 years Daughter, born 21. 7.1947
Elsie Panunga 3 years Daughter, born 1. 2.1949
Frank Panunga 2 years Son, born 30. 6.1950
Long Tom Abangarda 40 years
Dorothy Ambidjana 21 years Wife 1
Johnnie Panunga 5 years Son, born 21. 1.1947
Janie Panunga 3 years Daughter, born 26.11.1949
Shoot Panunga 7 months Son, born 19. 1.1952
Myrtle Ambidjana 19 years Wife 2
Alfie Panunga 2 years Son, born 1. 3.1950
Nonworking Natives
Single or Widowed
Name Aboriginal Name Born Sex Remarks
Jim Agnalla 70 years M Brother to Lame Tom
Old Tom Angalla 80 years M
Jim Purula 90 years M
Sarah Agnarai 55 years F
Rosie Agnarai 50 years F Mother of Tommy Bird
Rosie Angalla 80 years F Mother of Mirandy Mick
Rosie Angalla 78 years F Sister of Rosie Angalla
Married
Name Aboriginal Name Born Sex Remarks
Name Aboriginal Name Age Sex Remarks
Peter Agamara 70 years M
Topsy Abangarda 60 years F Wife
$1000 Mick Panunga 65 years M Thousand Pound Mick
Alice Purula 55 years F Wife
A O H Tom Purula 55 years M
Queenie Panunga 12 years F Wife
Maryanne Panunga 70 years F Wife
Lame Tom Angalla 60 years M
Weeda Agnarai 24 years F Wife 1
Peggy Ambidjana 7 years F Daughter, born born 30. 6.1945
Wendy Ambidjana 4 years F Daughter born 1.11.1948
Annie Ambidjana 2 years F Daughter, born 31. 7.1950
Millie Panunga 50 years F Wife 2
Harry Purula 75 years M
Ruby Panunga 20 years F
Branch Dependants
Name Skin Age Notes
Peter Agnarai 70 Husband of Topsy
Topsy Abangarda 60 Mother of Toby (stockman)
$1000 Mick Panunga 65 A & I (Thousand Pound Mick)
Alice Purula 55 Wife of $1000 Mick
A O H Tom Purula 55 A & I
Maryanne Panunga 70 Wife of A O H Tom
Queenie Panunga 12 2nd wife of A O H Tom
Lame Tom Angalla 60 A & I
Weeda Agnarai 24 Wife of Lame Tom
Peggy Ambidjana 7 Child of Lame Tom
Wendy Ambidjana 4 Child of Lame Tom
Annie Ambidjana 2 Child of Lame Tom
Harry Purula 75 A & I
Ruby Panunga 20 Wife of Harry
Jim Angalla 70 Brother of Lame Tom
Jim Purula 90 A & I
Old Tom Angella 80 A & I
Millie Panunga 50 2nd wife of Lame Tom
Sarah Agnarai 55 A & I
Rosie Agnarai 50 Mother of Tommy Bird
Rosie Angalla 80 Mother of Mirandy Mick
Rosie Angalla 78 Sister of Rosie Angalla
Myrtle Ambidjana 19 2nd wife of Long Tom
Alfie Panunga 2 Son of Myrtle
Janie Panunga 3 2nd child of Long Tom
Shoot Panunga 7 mths 3rd child of Long Tom
Elsie Panunga 3 2nd child of Mirandy Mick
Frank Panunga 2 3nd child of Mirandy Mick
Paddy Angalla 1 mth 2nd child of Tommy Bird
Births & Deaths
Births
Father Lame Tom Angalla
Mother Weeda Agnarai
Child Peggy Ambidjana, female, born 30. 6.1945
Wendy Ambidjana, female, born 1.11.1948
Annie Ambidjana, female, born 31. 7.1950
Father Long Tom Abangarda
Mother Myrtle Ambidjana
Child Alfie Panunga, male, born 1. 3.1950
Father Peter Angalla
Mother Lorna Panunga
Child Julie, female, born 21. 4.1951
Father Tommy Bird
Mother Ada Bird
Child Linda Bird, female, born 21. 1.1951
Paddy Bird, male, born 1. 7.1952
Father Long Tom Abangarda
Mother Dorothy Ambidjana
Child Johnnie Panunga, male, born 21. 1.1947
Janie Panunga, female, born 26.11.1949
Shoot Panunga, male, born 19. 1.1952
Father Mirandy Mick
Mother Kitty Agamara
Child Maggie Panunga, female, born 21. 7.1947
Elsie Panunga, female, born 1. 2.1949
Frank Panunga, male, born 30. 6.1950
Deaths
Nil
Child Endowment
Mother Ada Bird
Child Linda Bird, born 21. 1.1951
Mother Kitty Agamara
Child Maggie Panunga, born 21. 7.1947
Mother Dorothy Ambidjana
Child Johnnie Panunga, born 21. 1.1947
Lorna Panunga
Julie Ambidjana, born 21. 4.1951
B D Greenfield
Cadet Patrol Officer
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ROCKHAMPTON DOWNS
Owner : Australian Agricultural Company
Manager :Mr G A Easey
Licence : Mr G A Easey, No 2843, Manager
Mr V Gardiner, No 2844, Head Stockman
Both issued by Constable Deviney 3. 7.1952
Inspection Date : 19th September 1952
Employees
Male
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Billy Grant Underjurrie 26 Stockman
Freddie Buggagurrie 45 General Hand
Tommy Joogooroo 40 General Hand
Chuckler Wirrie Wirrie 36 Stockman
Paris Mirrawudgie 54 General Hand
Aussie Ujeragurrie 28 Stockman
Johnnie Bungedurrendee 38 Stockman
Paddy Birrajurie 26 Stockman
Taylor Chapanunga 42 Stockman
Barnabas Myinnoo 18 Stockman
Len Gluggarudgie 18 Stockman
Chunuma Gillyillgurrie 18 Stockman
Jackie Dubbanuddie 22 Stockman
Gerald Digutcurrie 45 Gardener
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie 48 General Hand
McGregor Uyeramorroo 63 General Hand
Davie Beegullangoonoo 63 General Hand
Waistcoat Queeramurra 34 Stockman
Roderick Goolullegurrie 38 Stockman
Female
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Minnie Wagunburna 40 Domestic
Fannie Gibungnullie 40 Laundress
Mollie Lilleria 40 Laundress
Violet Bimbillie 19 Domestic
Family Groups
A complete list at that time was given in the report for 1950.
There has been little alteration since but the undermentioned
families are additional.
Husband Westcot (Waistcoat) Queeramurra F/B, 34 years
Wife Helip (Olive) Derrawanni F/B, 30 years
Children Eileen, 10 years
Sonny (Johnny), 8 years
Dinah, 5 years
Margaret, born 23. 1.1950
Toby, born 14. 6.1952
Husband Taylor Chapanunga F/B, 42 years
Wife Netta Narbareenullie F/B, 19 years
Children Evelyn, born 17. 1.1951
Gregory, born 30. 8.1952
Husband Johnnie Bungederrendee F/B, 38 years
Second Wife Mavis 3/4C, ex Phillip Creek, no aboriginal name,
about 21 years
Children Phyllis (father said to have been Leo Casey H/C,
born about 1. 8.1949 at Phillip Creek
Births and Deaths
Births
Father Chuckler Wirrie Wirrie
Mother Norah Moon Moonullie
Child Not named, born 11. 9.1951, died 15. 2.1953
Father Westcot Queeramurra
Mother Helip Derrawanni
Child Toby, born 14. 6.1952
Father Tommy Joogooroo
Mother Rosie Jimun Gullie
Child Bob, born 23. 1.1952
Father Gerald Digutdurrie
Mother Bessie Jill Bungoo
Child Ned, born 2. 7.1951
Father Taylor Chapanunga
Mother Netta Narbareenullie
Child Evelyn, born 17. 1.1951
Gregory, born 30. 8.1952
Deaths
One only. Unnamed infant child of Chuckler Wirrie Wirrie and
Norah Moonmoonullie. Born 11. 9.1951 died 15. 2.1952. All
formalities completed by Constable Mahoney, Anthony's Lagoon.
Child Endowment
Endowee Children Endowment from
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie Rosie 30. 1.1951
Norah Moonmoonullie Alice 30. 1.1951
Elsie
Kate
Helip (Olive) Derrawanni Eileen 2. 1.1951
Johnny (Sonny)
Dinah
Kitty Cardie Reita 20. 6.1950
Fanny Gibungnullie Harry 20. 6.1950
Ann
Minnie Wagunburna Jim 20. 6.1950
Rainyerie
Frank
Peter
Colin
Gracie Warringrulli Jane 20. 6.1950
Nancy Gunradirra Stan 20. 6.1950
Rosie Jimungullie Marion 20. 6.1950
Jessie Jillbungoo Jacky 20. 6.1950
Albert 2. 1.1951
Ruth 2. 1.1951
Jessie Ungillnulli Helen 20. 6.1950
Applications for Child Endowment
Claims have been completedand submitted separately from this
report, for the following :-
Father Mother Child Date of Birth
Gerald Digutcurrie Bessie Jillbungoo Ned 2. 7.1951
Tommy Joogooroo Rosie Jimungullie Bob 23. 1.1952
Taylor Chapanunga Netta Narbareenullie Evelyn 17. 1.1951
Taylor Chapanunga Netta Narbareenullie Gregory 30. 8.1952
Westcot Queeramurra Helip (Olive) Derrawanni Toby 14. 6.1952
Westcot Queeramurra Helip (Olive) Derrawanni Margaret 23. 1.1950
David Beegullangoonoo Winnie Munnanullie (S/mother) May 1. 7.1943
David Beegullangoonoo Winnie Munnanullie (S/mother) Wally 1. 3.1945
McGregor Uyeramorroo Nancy Gunradirra Paddy 1. 8.1950
Maintenance
Adults
Name Notes
Johnson Indenunnoo Old man
Blanche Giddeanulli H/C Wife of Johnson
Ginnie II Wirrie Wirrie Widow
Ginnie III Wuruglie Widow
Nancy Gunradirra 3rd wife of employee McGregor
Mavis 2nd wife of employee Johnnie
Kitty Cardie Widow
Jessie Ungillnulli Single, not employed
Molly Lilleria 2nd wife of employee McGregor
Children
Name Notes
May Ingirrinulla 9 years
Wally Moonmoondrungoo 7 years
Margaret 2 years
Toby Born 14. 6.1952
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Utopia Station
Owner /Manager : Mr A H McLeod (previously A H McLeod and J N Nelson)
Location : 140 miles north easy of Alice Springs on the Sandover River
Inspection Date : 17th August 1952
Employees
Part Aboriginals
Jimmy H/C, Stockman, reared as a native in camps, and could not demand award rates.
Aboriginals
Name Skin Occupation
Walter Abananga Stockman
Johnny Purula Stockman
Charlie Purula Stockman
Paddy Purula Stockman
Jimmy Purula Stockman
Jerry Panunga Stockman
Paddy Ngarai Stockman
Sammy Purula Gardener
Darwin George Station-hand
Fred Agamara Station-hand
Jacky Agamara Station-hand
Larry Abaldjara Station-hand
Billy Abaldjara Station-hand
Jack Agamara Station-hand
Alfie Purula Station-hand
Alan Agnarai Station-hand
Kathleen Agamara Goat Shepherd
Lily Ambidjana House Girl
Vital Statistics
(1) Census - 17th August, 1952
(a) Part Aboriginals
Jimmy, Abaldjara, Alyawarra, H/C, aged 20 years
(b) Aboriginals (Alyawarra and Aranda)
(i) Working Natives
(A) Single
Johnny, Purula
Charlie, Purula
Paddy, Purula
Jerry, Panunga
Paddy, Ngwarai
Larry, Abaldjara (wife deceased)
Kathleen, Agamara
(B) Married
Walter, Abananga
Rita, Ngwarai
Margaret, Abungard, aged 4 years
Sammy, Abungard, aged 2 years
Ria, Abananga, aged 8 years (brother of Walter)
Jimmy, Purula
Emily, Abananga
Sammy, Purula
Lily, Ambidjana
Darwin George, Abaldjara
Topsy, Angala (wife and mother)
Eric, Abaldjara, aged 6 years
Mavis, Abaldjara, aged 5 years
Fred, Agamara
Maudie, Baldjara
Rosie, Purula, aged 10 years
William, Purula, aged 7 years
Ria, Purula, aged 6 years
Jacky, Agamara
Mary, Abungard
Billy, Abaldjara
Rosie, Agamara
Jack, Agamara
Minnie, Abaldjara
Don, Purula, aged 7 years
Alfie, Purula
Mollie, Angala
Henry, Abaldjara, aged 5 years
Alan, Agnarai
Kitty, Purula
Alec, Baldjara, aged 2 years
(ii) Non-working Natives
(A) Single
Tom, Purula
Tom, Ngwarai (shearer - ex Delny Station)
Larry, Agamara, aged 50 years
Charlie, Agamara, aged 60 years
Old Ned, Abaldjara, aged 60 years
(B) Married
Alec, Ngwarai
Polly, Purula
Sam, Ngwarai (shearer - ex Delny Station)
Lena, Purula
Susie, Abaldjara, aged 4 years
Kenny, Abaldjara, aged 2 years
Paddy, Ngwarai
Angeline, Purula
Lily, Abaldjara, aged 10 years
Toddly, Abaldjara, aged 7 years
Robin, Abaldjara, aged 6 years
Jack I, Agamara, aged 70 years
Jennie, Abaldjara, aged 65 years
Fred, Agamara, aged 50 years
Nellie, Abaldjara, aged 40 years
Tim, Purula, aged 12 years
George, Purula, aged 11 years
William, Purula, aged 6 years
Long Jack I, Agamara, aged 60 years
Nellie, Abaldjara, aged 35 years
Ted, Purula, aged 6 years
Les, Purula, aged 1 1/2 years
Left-hand Tom, Agamara, aged 65 years
Mary, Abaldjara, aged 55 years
Hughie, Baldjara, aged 55 years
Fanny, Agamara, aged 40 years
(2) Branch Dependents
Name Age Relationships
Larry, Agamara 50 yrs Aged and infirm
Charlie, Agamara 60 yrs Aged and infirm
Old Ned, Abaldjara 60 yrs Aged and infirm
Jack I, Agamara 70 yrs Aged and infirm
Jennie, Abaldjara 65 yrs Aged and infirm
Fred, Agamara 50 yrs Aged and infirm
Nellie, Abaldjara 40 yrs Wife of Fred
Tim, Purula 12 yrs Child of Fred and Nellie
George, Purula 11 yrs Child of Fred and Nellie
William, Purula 6 yrs Child of Fred and Nellie
Long Jack II, Agamara 60 yrs Aged and infirm
Nellie, Abaldjari 35 yrs Wife of Long Jack
Ted, Purula 6 yrs Child of Long Jack and Nellie
Les, Purula 1 1/2 yrs Child of Long Jack and Nellie
Left-hand Tom, Agamara 65 yrs Aged and infirm
Mary, Abaldjara 55 yrs Wife of Left-hand Tom
Hughie, Baldjara 55 yrs Aged and infirm
Fanny, Agamara 40 yrs Wife of Hughie
Sammy, Abungard 2 yrs Second child of Walter
Ria, Abananga 8 yrs Brother of Walter
Mavis, Abaldjara 5 yrs Second child of Darwin George
William, Purula 7 yrs Second child of Fred, Agamara and Maudie, Baldjara
Ria, Purula 6 yrs Third child of Fred, Agamara and Maudie, Baldjara
B D Greenfield
Cadet Patrol Officer
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NEWCASTLE WATERS Aged and Infirn Camp
Native Affairs Branch
Northern Territory Administration
Elliott, N.T.
6th October, 1952
The Director of Native Affairs
Darwin, N.T.
AGED AND INFIRM CAMP : NEWCASTLE WATERS
Reference is made to your memorandum of 19th
and 25th September, 1952 - 52/463, relating to :-
(1) Request through an officer of the P.M.G.
Department publicised through the Darwin
News Broadcast, with reference to a water
supply for the camp.
(2) A petition, through the same officer, to
His Honour the Administrator requesting
a water supply, erection of shower huts
and an assurance that the tribe would not
be disbanded.
In my report on this camp, - 52/463 of 7th August
1952, a list of names of persons present at the camp on
the previous day, was given, and also a paragraph regarding
the water supply. Further information relating to
these two items is appended, and also a rough sketch of
the existing water supply facilities.
The names listed on the copy of the petition
are interesting, as reference to my detailed list of
these people will show that some persons are not inmates
of the camp, others are children from 3 years of age up
to 14 years, and the great majority of 'signatures' are
of employees of Newcastle Waters Station or their relations
or members of their families.
The instigator of the movement which eventuated
into the interview with the P.M.G. official, was Beetaloo
Bill who does not live in Newcastle Waters, but is employed
by the Department of Works and resides at Elliott.
The other 'old men' are as under :-
Police Tracker Tommy, stationed at Elliott
Police Tracker Duncan, stationed at Elliott
Whitefoot Yaagoorung, employee of A E Sargeant
storekeeper, Newcastle Waters
Prentice Amirrigurrie, employee of Mr M Schober,
Newcastle Waters
Charlie Walla Loo Gurrie, formerly an employee of
Newcastle Waters Station,
now residing at Elliott
It will be noted that not one of these 'old men'
are bona fide residents of the Aged and Infirm Camp.
PMG Official : It is considered that when approached
by Beetaloo Bill in the first instance, this official
should have immediately referred him to the writer, or failing
my presence, to the officer in charge, Police Station, Elliott.
It is also worthy of note that this official, in
addition to his duties as Technician of the Repeater Station
at Newcastle Waters (where his wife is Post-Mistress), is
also the local Australian Broadcasting Commission correspondent
and the correspondent for the newspaper - 'N.T. News'. He
receives a financial consideration for each item of news published
and each item broadcast.
His 'sympathetic' consideration for aboriginals is
motre truly indicated by his reluctance to pay his male
employee more than 10/- per week, until pressure was brought
to bear by the writer. There is no animosity between us,
but there will be less interest taken in aboriginal matters
by unauthorised persons when he leaves the district on the
23rd of this month.
INMATES of the CAMP - AGED and INFIRM
Tribe : Tchingali - Mudbra
Name Aboriginal Name Sex Age Family Group Flag
Nim Cockaada M 75 Tchumbilillie x
Charlie Gilwannagurrie M 75 Tchugardai x
Brumby Childngwanna M 80 Tchumbilillie
Kidman Good Birrini Birri M 70 Tchubalya
Lena Walla Dung Allie F 50 Ngangala x
Marion Yallamia F 55 Numbijinna
Carrie Cool Goo Lear F 60 Naamunna x
Jill Burrung Ullie F 70
Lucy Killabirrini F 45 Naamitta x
Hoppy Minyabullie F 50 Numbijinna
Polly Wirrimungullie F 50 Ngunguri
x = These names appear on the petition.
OTHER NAMES on the PETITION
(1) Employees of Newcastle Waters Station or wives or
children of those employees or other employees.
Tribe : Tchingali - Mudbra (unless otherwise stated)
Name Aboriginal Name Sex Age Family Group
Dick Yabun Dugga M 42 Tchumbilillie
Old Roderick Mirri Jill Gurrie (Warramung) M 62 Tchumbilillie
Clara Baalungallie F 52 Nowaula
Topsy Wallungoo F 62 Naamitta
Maudie Lurri Ungallie F 55 Ngalyirri
Dinah Moorong Allie F 48 Ngunguri
Bessie Yilillie F 27 Numbijinna
Dulcie Doonmia F 25 Ngalyirri
Rosie Laa Bobbi F 20 Ngalyirri
Lady Muggen Jung Iwarra F 22 Ngimarra
Tommy Cooradjite M 20 Tchugardai
Ned Waar Nar Jarra M 19 Tchunama
Bindy Goodminge M 40 Tchunguri
Pharlap Dibli M 25 Tchabulya
Paddy Marloo Jerrie M 35 Tchugardai
Big Head War Bar Gurrie M 65 Tchugardai
Hughie Jimmun Gurrie M 60 Tchumbilillie (W'munga)
Fat Tommy Naskuli M 65 Tchubaartta
Jack Maandagurrie M 55 Tchugardai
Billy Bittingurrie M 40 Tchumbilillie (W'munga)
Kathleen Yerollnallie F 37 Numbijinna (Wailpri)
Gladys Cumboona F 35 Naamunna
Linda Canyearlinda F 4 Ngangala
Ian M 3 Tchungula
Ruth Carngingnallie F 11 Nowaula
Noreen Bungdoungnallie F 13 Nowaula
Dooly Djutia F 4 Nowaula
Harney (Annie) Jaakita F 2 Nowaula
(2) Other residents of Newcastle Waters, whose names appear on the
Petition, but who do not necessarily live in the Aged and Infirm
Camp.
Name Aboriginal Name Sex Age Family Group Remarks
Whitefoot Yaagoorung M 45 Tchabulya Employed at Store
Amelia Widgie Lillie F 38 Ngimarra Employed at Store
Beetaloo Bill M 45 Tchunguri Resides at Elliott
Duncan Wallum Burra Wung M 35 Tchubaarta Police Tracker
Charlie Walla Loo Gurrie M 30 Tchunguri Resides at Elliott
Old Sago M 60 Tchumbilillie Visitor for one week from Wave Hill
Rogin Tindin Goo M 35 Tchunguri Employee of PMG Newcastle Waters
Little Robin Igalumba M 30 Tchunguri Itinerant
Eileen Mingmingyallie F 11 Ngagala Lives at Newcastle Waters
Elsie Jaa Googu F 30 Ngalyirri Wife of Duncan
Dolly Numia F 45 Ngalyirra Wife of Mick (employed at store at Newcastle Waters)
Dolly F Nasmunna Week end visitor from Daly Waters
Prentice Amirrigurrie M 40 Tchungula Employed by M Schober
Daisy Loondoonullie F 40 Ngunguri Resides at Elliott
Barbara Yallowongallie F 17 Ngangala Resides at Elliott
Nancy Go Min Duck F 35 Naamitta Wife of Prentice
Sadie Taanawungnallie F 14 Numbijinna Daughter of Nancy
Morphy M 35 Tchunama Itinerant
George M Tchabulya Visitor from Victoria River Downs
All the above are Tchingali - Mudbra excepting Morphy who is Wailpri,
and Duncan - Wombaia, Old Sago - Mudbra, Daisy and Barbara - Mudbra.
(3) The undermentioned names appear on the petition, but cannot be
located. Neither can any information about them gathered from Police
Tracker Tommy or Beetaloo Bill's wife.
Old Cleave Maisie
Colby Shavie
WATER SUPPLY
Newcastle Waters is supplied with water
from one bore and a storage tank of 10,000 gallons.
Reticulation is by small pipes to Hotel, Post Office,
residences etc. The aged and infirm aboriginals must walk
to the bore site where a convenient tap is available for them.
The distance from the bore to the tank is 187 paces, and from
the tank to the camp, (at the 'Church' which is centrally
situated in the camp) 795 paces.
The distance stated in the petition as 1 1/4 miles
is absurb, and would reach a point well beyond the camp.
The watering point requested by the inmates of the
camp is a distance of approximately 400 yards from the tank,
in a westerly direction.
Installation of a watering point, with or without
showers would be simple in the extreme, given the necessary
piping. The tank is already there and a junction with one
of the existing reticulation pipes is all that is required.
Directions approximate only. Not compass bearings.
APPENDIX 1
List showing tribal relationships of inmates of
the Aged and Infirm Camp and employees of the Newcastle
Waters Station. The 'Skin' Group mentioned is common
to both columns 1 and 3.
Aged and Infirm Skin Group Employees
Nim Cockaada Tchumbilillie Dick Yabun Dugga
Brumby Childngwanna Old Roderick Mirrie Jill Gurrie
Hughie Jimmun Gurrie
Billy Bittingurrie
Charlie Gillwanna Gurrie Tchungardai Paddy Marloo Jerrie
Big Head War Bar Gurrie
Jack Maandagurrie
Kidman Good Birrini Birri Tchubalya Pharlap Dibli
Lena Walla Dung Allie Ngangala Linda Canyearlinda (daughter of employee Dick Yabundugga)
Marion Yallamia Numbijinna Bessie Yilillie, wife of an employee
Kathleen Yerollnallie, wife of an employee
Carrie Cool Goo Lear Naamunna Baigie, wife of employee Edgar
Lucy Killabirrini Ngalyirri Sister of Big Head and Jack Maandagurrie
Hoppy Minyabullie Numbijinna Bessie and Kathleen above
Polly Wirrimung Ngunguri Sister to wife of Major Taylor (Head Stockman)
Note Jill Burrung Ullie - although this name was given to us as being
a recipient of rations, latest information indicates that she is
now at Phillip Creek Native Settlement.
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Coolibah Station
Manager : Mr Wason Byers
Government Dependants
The following to be removed from list.
Old Harry Ileelie
George Nool-Ran
Lucy Ya-Lee-Na
Kelly Mi-Wul
Nellie, wife of Curley
Vida and Nancy, wife and child of Kelly,
were at Coolibah but not now
Lily and Roy, wife and child of Willie
were at Coolibah but not now
Maggie Moon-Na-Nee, Hansen's disease patient,
at Coolibah September to December 1951
Boogie Gunna-Hook, at Coolibah September to December 1951
Johnson and Elsie, at Wombungie outstation from
October 1951 to 20th December 1951
The legitimate Government Dependants are
Albert Doring-It
Nipper Kirie
Dolly Kor-Du-Zulaun, wife of Nipper
Rosie Gun-Bohnin, wife of Nipper
Judy Yumung-Yunut, daughter of Nipper and Dolly
Shirley Don-Muk, daughter of Nipper and Rosie
Josephine H/C, 2nd child of Daisy Kun-Yo-Mi
Tiger Wadaga, Tiger's wife Violet is not at present at Coolibah,
having been sent to Hospital on approximately 10. 8.1952
Blind Topsy Mee-Wai
Possum Wil-Go-A-Roo
Laurie, wife of Possum
Blind Maggie Bungaree, wife of Possum
Parah Yan-Deera, 2nd wife of Kelly
Pumpkin Nalida-Gurrie, as from April 1952
Curley Nable-Joe, as from January 1952
Charlie Ling-Mee, as from 15. 8.1952
Dolly Won-Di-Emun, as from 15. 8.1952
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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LAKE NASH STATION
Owner : Queensland National Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr H S Paine
Licence : Mr H S Paine, Manager, No 284
Mr H G Paine, Head Stockman, No 285
Mr D King, Overseer, No 286
Mr M Dunn, Overseer, No 287
All the above Licences were issued on 7th July 1952 by Constable L R Cossons
Inspection Date : 31st August 1952
Employees
European Name Aboriginal Name Age Position
Alby Arebulla 26 years Stockman
Albert Ai-uraka 18 Stockman
Beasley Warramerra 42 Engineer's O/S
Captain 20 Stockman
Camel Jack Umbidjargill 57 Pumper
Frank Toby 25 Stockman
George (jnr) 19 Stockman
Harry 19 Stockman
Jerry Jnungara 67 General Hand
Jasper Jugara 22 Stockman
Left Hand Mick Inoouck 72 General Hand
Mick Mowaldurra 37 Pumper
Mannie Alyuta 21 Stockman
Paddy Alta Ing Ooge 34 Pumper
Punch Jumbulka 62 Gardener
Powder Jungala 18 Stockman
Pussycat Tommy Brossler 28 Pumper
Philomac Kradinjin 32 Pumper
Roy Rusty Albanjula 25 Stockman
Sambo Dedandarah 67 General Hand
Tiger Inoora 47 Engineer's O/S
Skipper Aroogara 57 Cook's O/S
Wally Kuranpinlega 25 Stockman
Wirra Warra Jack 62 Pumper
Additional since 1950
Barney 65 Pumper
Avon Bob Tchugan Buga 60 Pumper
Mussely 15 Stockman
Johnny 16 Gardener
Charlie 16 Stockman
Female Employees
Daisy Goodjaboo 39 Laundress
Polly Un Unda 38 Domestic
Tilly Yeelyi 16 Domestic
Annie 19 Domestic
Dorrie Ooda Worrick 42 Domestic
Ivy Balbambooka 37 Domestic
Dorothy 16 Domestic
Halfcaste Employees
Darkie King, Overseer
Harry Mahoney, Boundary Rider / Pumper, has family
Payments and Credits
Under-payments for Captain Mussely and Powder who are now second
year stockmen
Family Groups
A complete list of families at Lake Nash in 1950 was given in the
report for that year. Additional families since the report are as
under :-
Father Avon Bob Tchugan Buga, 60 years
Mother Edie Mai Jung Janga, 40 years
Children Johnny, 16 years
Henry, 9 years
Stevens, 11 years
Father Harry Mahoney H/C, 57 years
Mother Rose Mahoney F/B, 42 years
Children Doreen F/B, 17 years
Lizzie 3/4C, 12 years
Ronny 3/4C, 10 years
Dolly 3/4C, 7 years
Jessie 3/4C, 4 years
Notes Lizzie Mahoney is at present with Mrs Ivor Paine at Barcklay
Station, adjoining Lake Nash.
Father Unknown
Mother Doreen Mahoney F/B, above, 17 years
Children Charles H/C, 2 years
Child Endowment
Mother Mabel Indai Googa
Children Sylvia
Toby
Dave
Alf
Georgie
Mother Rose Mahoney
Children Lizzie
Ronnie
Dolly
Jessie
Mother Doreen (Mahoney)
Children Charles
Mother Polly Un Unda
Children Louie
Mother Tiny Lamorga
Children Colleen
Mother Annie
Children Connie Alice
Mother Daisy Ngingi
Children Peter
Johnny
Mother Doris Ooda Worrick
Children Mussely Alun Illiga
Billy
Dot Alabaja
Mother Elsie Poortajaburra
Children Nellie
Linda
Katie
Ethel
Mother Ivy Nyuda
Children Micky Dunn
Cecil
Keith
Betty
Mother Ivy Balambooka
Children Dorothy
Nancy
Mother Daphne Ngalia Un Bugga
Children Danny
Raymond
Alfie
Gladys
Joan Elizabeth
Mother Tiny Ngoorung Brunga
Children Hilda
Mother Lily Runing Bugga
Children Minnie
Rose Mahoney - In a letter to the Manager of Lake Nash Station
from Social Services dated 13th June 1952, the following passage
occurs :-
'Rose Mahoney - on your advice it appears that the endowment
should be paid through the Department of Native Affairs, although
up to the time of writing no representation from that Department
has been received.
It would appear that endowment for child Lizzie should not have been
made after her transfer to Mrs Ivor Paine (see remarks re Mussely and
Dorothy above). This being the case there would be an overpayment of
approximately 26 pounds.
If you will return the amount of 132 pounds included in my cheque, the
correct amount will be passed onto the Department of Native Affairs.
If you so desire, the 132 pounds can be withheld from your July payments.
Please advise your wishes on this point.'
The application for Child Endowment for Rose Mahoneywas submitted from
Tobermorey Station on or about 22nd October 1950, by the writer. Since
then the Mahoney's have left Tobermorey and secured employment at Lake
Nash. The father, Harry Mahoney, is a half caste and receives Award
Rates of 13 pounds 1 shilling and 11 pence per week. He entirely maintains
his own family and purchases all food and clothing for them out of his
wages. It is recommended that his Endowment payments for all children
excepting Lizzie be forwarded to the Trust Account for withdrawal as he
sees fit. Lake NAsh Station is quite agreeable to this, as the manager
considers that Harry Mahoney is quite well off and would perhaps appreciate
the Child Endowment money at some future date, by way of withdrawal from the
Trust Account.
The cheque for 132 pounds is retained by the Station, and advice would
be appreciated by them as to its disposal.
Lizzie Mahoney - Now that this child is in the care and custody
of Mrs Ivor Paine, it appears that she is no longer entitled to
Endowment benefits, and the Station would appreciate advice on this
point also.
Mussely and Dorothy - The reference in the letter from Social Services
deals with the question of continuance of Endowment moneys, owing to
the fact that these two haverecently been placed on the list of employees.
They are still however in the care and custody of the parents by virtue
of the fact that they are still living in the samecamp as their parents.
The letter uses the term 'if the child goes out and maintains itself
(then) endowment payments would be discontinued'.
The fact that these two have secured employment on Lake Nash Station
at 12/6 and 10/- per week respectively, can hardly be termed maintaining
oneself, but this same question may occur again and a direction would
be appreciated as to whether applications should be made for children
(under 16 years) who are nethertheless employed.
Additional applications for Child Endowment have been submitted by the
Station for the undermentioned (this list is also of Births since last
inspection.) :-
Child Eileen
Born 12. 4.1951
Father Beasley Warrmerra
Mother Daisy Ngingi
Child Margaret
Born 25. 7.1951
Father Tommy Brossler
Mother Tiny Lamorga
Child Sheila
Born 11. 8.1951
Father Wallaby Arrorarruga
Mother Annie
Child Hazel
Born 12. 1.1952
Father Frank Toby Lamooga
Mother Dolly
Forms of information for the above submitted by Constable Parsons.
Child Eileen
Born 15. 5.1952
Father Bob Kilpinga
Mother Ida
Child Pauline
Born 6. 1.1952
Father Paddy Alta Ing Ooga
Mother Ivy Nyuda
Child Jesse
Born 10. 8.1952
Father Mick Mowaldurra
Mother Daphne Ngalia Un Bugga
Child Willie
Born 8. 7.1952
Father Barney Raa Gunna Rooka
Mother Florrie
Forms of information for the above submitted by Constable Cossons
Births and Deaths
Deaths since last inspection :-
Mary Wirra, died 29. 6.1951, pneumonia
Soudan Charlie Pidjarra, died 26. 7.1951, old age
Molly Gwgardi, died 9. 9.1951, old age
Charlie Bulla, died Not Recorded, old age
Forms of information for the above submitted by Constable Parsons
Christine, died 3. 5.1952, not defined
This child died at Barklay Downs and all formalities were
completed by the Camooweal Police.
Dependants
Claims for Maintenance of Dependants may be submitted in the near
future. The following are the names of those eligible at date :-
Name Aboriginal Name Age Notes
Frank Nomorinuck 67 years
Minnie Lubingalla 70 Widow
Cabbage Mick 70 Blind
Molly Baallaaninga 60
Lilly Runing-buga 50 Widow
Gilbert Ali-leda 60
Maudie Dobun Dugga 60
Larry A Teat Un Deriga 70
Topsy Inmin Dariniggaa 65
Maudie Yai Jai Jirra 60
Jinny Aper Bring Appi 58 Widow
Blind Mary Ilari Nuck 70 Blind
Nomads ex Sandover
Ted Undridjba, 55 years
George Ilki Ungara, 50 years
Part Aboriginal Employees
Name Darkie King H/C
Age About 40 years
Position Head Stockman
Father Walter King, European
Mother Said to be Topsy F/B, Barklay Downs, Queensland
Wife Nellie Mormadaga F/B, aged about 22 years
Marriage De facto
Children Henry, born 1.10.1950 at Mt Isa Hospital
Name George Speechley H/C
Age 66 years
Position Camp Cook
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Wife Annie Sticks F/B, cripple, aged about 42 years
Marriage De facto
Children Georgie Speechley born 11. 3.1947, now at Doomadgee Mission
Name Mick Dunn H/C
Age 41 years
Position General Maintenance
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Marriage Single
Name Harry Mahoney H/C
Age 55 years
Position Boundary Rider / Pumper
Father Unknown
Mother Unknown
Wife Rose Mahoney F/B, aged about 43 years
Marriage De facto
Children Lizzie 3/4C, 12 years
Ronnie 3/4C, 10 years
Dolly 3/4C, 7 years
John E Bray
Patrol Officer
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GALLIPOLI STATION
Owner : North Australian Pastoral Co Ltd
Manager : Mr R L McCullagh
Licence : Mr R L McCullagh, Manager, No 348
James Boothe, Head Stockman, No 349
Inspection Date : 1st September, 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation Status
Captain Wallundungunna 37 years Stockman Married
Norman Nuagu 58 Pumper Married
Bill Jangarrie 49 Pumper Married
Frank Tchubulda 20 Stockman Single
Johnny Tchugula 25 Stockman Single
Alfie Tcheradoo 19 Stockman Single
Roy * Tchungula 17 Stockman Single
Teddy * Tchungula 16 Stockman Single
Popeye * Tchungari 17 Stockman Single
Johnnie II * Tchabanunga 19 Stockman Single
George * Tchungula 18 Stockman Single
Laurie * Tchuckamurra 18 Stockman Single
Ned Talungi 56 General Hand Single
Amy Murrnab 27 Domestic
Binda Tamau 52 Domestic
Winnie Toogoolmarra 27 Domestic
* = From Yuendumu
Family Groups
Father Henry Jagalla
Mother Winnie Toogoolmarra
Children William Kulmalundo, 9 years
Dependents
As for 1950, three only.
Nellie Yurrum Binna
Kitty Yum Binn Alina
Charlie Napolari
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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AVON DOWNS STATION
Owner : Peel River Land and Mineral Co Ltd
Manager : Mr R T Schmidt
Licence : Mr R T Schmidt, No 2837, Manager
Mr H E Lewis, No 2838, Head Stockman
Inspection Date :15th September 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation Status
Frank Koorandi 47 years Stockman Married
Alick Walibulu 26 Stockman Single
Tobacco Jacky Moodoo Sinma 52 Stockman Married
Larrakin 62 Gardener Married
Lizzie Munna Murinu Domestic Married
Kathleen Domestic Married
Family Groups
Father Larrikin
Mother Kathleen
Children Eric, 14 years
Ivy, 10 years
Kevin, 6 years
Father Tobacco Jack
Mother Lizzie Munna Murinu
Children Nil
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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SOUDAN STATION
Owner : North Australian Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr T N Groom
Licence : Mr T N Groom, No 346, issued 3. 7.1952 by Constable Definey
Inspection Date :17th September, 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Soudan Jacky Jackamin 35 years Stockman
Roy Coompa Ran 37 General Hand
Joe Tchungala 17 Stockman
Jacky Bunge Des 15 Stockman
David Naa Goo 15 Stockman
Freddy Tchugardai 16 Stockman
Clara Minuminni 32 Domestic
Ivy Moollera 30 Domestic
Services terminated on 31. 8.1952
Barney Wallung Oorong Ooru 42
Emily Booby 40
Friday Vin Jabbi 37
Emily Booby receives a monthly payment of 10 pounds from
Child Endowment ex Trust Account, Darwin. The above three
are reported to be making for Borroloola, and it is
recommended that payments to Emily be suspended pending
further advice as
to where she settles down.
Payments and Credits
Credits present for
David
Freddie
Jackie
Joe
Rations
Station cook is Mrs Wing, a Chinese / Aboriginal woman.
Family Groups
Father Jacky (Soudan) Jackamin
Mother Clara Minuminni
Children Betty 3/4C, 8 years
Tony 3/4C, 6 years
Billy William H/C, 3 years
Glorina F/B, born July 1951
Father Roy Inyeralong
Mother Ivy Moolera
Children Rene Coon Lai Ube, 10 years
Notes This family was at Alexandria in 1950. Names recorded
then were Roy Inyeralong and Ivy Marlrube.
Father Unknown
Mother Clara Minnuminni
Children Billy William H/C (see above), born 26.10.1949
Births and Deaths
Glorina, born about July 1951 at Soudan Station to
Jacky (Soudan) Jackamin and Clara Minuminni.
Child Endowment
Received by
Emily Booby
Clara Minuminni
Ivy Moolera
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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ALEXANDRIA STATION
Owner : North Australian Pastoral Co, formerly Alexandria Station Pty Ltd
Manager : Mr R H Murray
Licence : R H Murray, Manager, No 343
Dave Carden, Head Stockman, No 344
Alan Crisp, Engineer, No 345
Sidney Skinner, Mechanic, No 347
Inspection Date :22rd August 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Bob Limbin-urrawan 53 years Cooks O/S
Chuckler Bairant 31 Engineers O/S
Prince Douwangoo-jang Onnu 35 General Hand
Roy Inyeralong 34 Engineers O/S
Long Norman Bunga-rooba 43 General Hand
Duncan Gooroo Dumudgie 39 General Hand
Mick Ginbirri Dugjuna 52 General Hand
Hector Ooroonya Mulla 52 General Hand
Charlie Yowgongongi 42 General Hand
Pumper Ned Narogulangi 67 Pumper
(terminated 30. 6.1951)
Yabba (Wyndham) Yangamee 45 Engineers O/S
(commenced 1. 5.1952)
Danny Jingallie-jongoonu 27 Stockman
Limerick Yangie-mandouwan 27 Stockman
Drover Jacky Conkaberry Armadilla 37 Stockman
Ginger Tchubalyi Stockman
(terminated December 1951, recommenced May 1952)
Tracker Dick Koolamona 65 General Hand
Freddie Dingmaiarri 28 Stockman
Davie Bullungannan Jarrie 40 Gardener
Teddy Chungulu 16 Stockman
Gardener Dick Larra Jamudgie 60 Gardener
Sam Long Wurranda Mudgie General Hand
Trixie Oonyang Oobe 17 Domestic
Violet 23 Domestic
Gypsy Binging-ullie 25 Domestic
Alice Murramoolibe 40 Domestic
Bobbin Myryim-brube 17 Domestic
Daisy Cubungbinyarra 45 Domestic
Jemima 22 Domestic
Big Molly Ilda-jirube 29 Domestic
Molly Nabooga 52 Domestic
Mya Mya Ngiringbuna 24 Domestic
Myra Dadjabdad 32 Domestic
Rosie Burrgulube 55 Laundress
Bessie Neddijumman Yarra 18 Domestic
Lucy Bringunallie 29 Domestic
Family Groups
Father Victor Cowulga
Mother Jemima Dudgin-gurina
Children Tucker H/C, born 25.10.1951
Father Wilson Congongi
Mother Lucy bringun-allie
Children Male infant, born 6. 9.1951, deceased November 1951
Amos, born 8. 8.1952
Father Prince Douwan
Mother Big Molly Ildajirube
Children Terry, born 10.11.1950
Jedda, born 31. 7.1952, female
Father Charlie Yow-gong ongi
Mother Myra Dadj Dadjab
Children John H/C, born 31. 5.1951
Father Dan Jing Alliejong Oonu
Mother Trixie Conyang Ube
Children Susan, born 9. 6.1951
Father Limerick Yangie Man Douwan
Mother Bobbin Myryim Brube
Children Angus, born 15. 8.1951
Forms of Information: Submitted for all the above, by the Station book keeper
(Mr Palmer) excepting the two most recent - Jedda and Amos. These two have
been completed at date, and are forwarded with this report.
Child Tucker H/C: Mother F/B as above. Father - said bt the mother to be
Jack Draper, European, employed as butcher. Draper denied paternity to
Constable Deviney.
Child John H/C: Mother F/B as above. Father - said to be Draper, who denies
paternity.
Both Jemima and Myra have had several childrenl, nearly all by different
fathers, both European and half caste, and it would be most difficult
to ascertain the true paternity with any of their children.
Deaths
Male infant, aged 5 days, died 11. 9.1951, pneumonia
Yellow Molly Kingalliara, died 23. 3.1952, heart failure
Cockney Munda Rando, died 8. 5.1952, old age
Sambo Toojooroojoo, died 2. 2.1951, old age
Lizzie Nanja, died 11. 5.1952, heart failure
Child Endowment
Endowee Jemima Budgin Gurina
Children Betty, aged 7 years
Elizabeth, aged 6 years
Timmy, aged 3 years
Tucker H/C, aged 1 year
Endowee Lucy Bringunallie
Children Lurick, aged 13 years
Audrey, aged 10 years
Louise, aged 4 years
Amos, born 8. 8.1852
Endowee Big Molly Ildjirube
Children Irene, 11 years
Alma, 9 years
David, 6 years
Chloe, 3 years
Terry, 2 years
Jedda, born 31. 7.1952
Endowee Ivy Marlrube
Children Rene, 11 years
Endowee Rosie Burragulube
Children Chingaloo, 12 years
Bob Watson H/C, 5 years
Endowee Bessie Neddijumanyarra
Children Jeffrey, 2 years
Endowee Myra Dadjdadjab
Children Peggy H/C, 7 years
Patrick H/C, 3 years
John H/C, 1 years
Endowee Yellow Molly Kingaliarra, deceased 31. 3.1952
Children William, 6 years
Jimmy, 4 years
Endowee Gypsy Bingingullie
Children Banka Banka, 7 years
Endowee Violet
Children Edna, 5 years
Banjo, 4 years
Endowee Trixie Oonyang-ube
Children Susan, 1 year
Endowee Bobbin Myryimbrube
Children Angus, 1Endowee Trixie Oonyang-ube
Children Susan, 1 year
Endowee Mya-mya Ngiringbuna
Children Margaret, 7 years
Cyclone, 4 years
Dependants
Maintenance is claimed for the following persons :-
Cockney Nunda Rando, deceased 8. 5.1952
Nellie Kumbariube, widow of Cockney
Goanna George, deceased 27. 7.1950
Gardener Dick Larra Ja-mudgie, terminated employment 1. 7.1951
Sambo Toojooroojoo, deceased 2. 2.1951
Pumper Ned Narogulanji, terminated employment 30. 6.1951
Victor Cowulga, very old man
Sam Long Wurranda Mudgie, cripple
Kathleen Gurrie-ima, old widow
All of the above were at Alexandria at the time of the last
inspection in 1950, excepting Goanna George - deceased 27. 7.1950
With the exception of the deceased, all others named above are
still here.
Employees ex Yuendumu
Of the eleven aborigines employed in 1951, one died of heart failure
(Sandy). The other ten were returned to Yuendumu, and in May 1952
sixteen were further employed. of these sixteen nine were employees
of the previous year. The tenth boy, Allan, did not return because
of his marriage.
The undermentioned are employees from Yuendumu :-
At Alexandria
Name Employed Employed
Paddy Tchubalyi 1951 1952
Kenny Tchungari 1951 1952
Albert Tchabonarrie 1951 1952
Michael Tchabonarri 1951 1952
Simpson Tchubalyi 1952
Paddy No 2 Tchuckamurra 1952
At Soudan
Joe Tchungula 1952
Freddy Tchungari 1951 1952
David Tchubarula 1951 1952
Jack Tchuckamurra 1951 1952
At Gallipoli
George Tchungula 1951 1952
Teddy Tchungula 1951 1952
Popeye Tchungari 1952
Johnny No 2 Tchabanunga 1952
Laurie Tchuckamurra 1952
Roy Tchungula 1952
Halfcaste Male Employee
Husband George Storey H/C, employed as mechanic
Wife Joyce H/C, from Mt Isa
Children Robert, born on or about 20. 1.1952
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BRUNETTE DOWNS
Owner : The Gulf Cattle Company
Manager : Mr E Barnes
Licence : E W Barnes, Manager, No 1273
A S McColl, Overseer, No 1274
John Tracey, Head Stockman, No 1275
A E Brown, Engineer, No 1276
W McIntosh, Engineer, No 1277
Inspection Date : 26th August, 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Albert Cun Jerry Abbie 50 years General Hand
Alec Won Biaabi 30 Stockman
Anthony Arthur Juddes 30 Stockman
Anthony Sam Gudging Garrie 50 Stockman
Anthony Sambo Joo Joo Gurrie 40 Stockman
Big Head Tommy Yungura Mudgee 50 General Hand
Bruce Baralla Mudgee 50 Stockman
Brunette Bob Mine Arroogi 50 Gardener
Coolah Paddy Julinga Mudgee 45 Engineer O/S
Dan Bitti Gooangi Onnu 40 Engineer O/S
Davey Naajaaba 28 Stockman
Freddie Booth 40 Stockman
Frankie Poogavalley 25 Stockman
Horace Billa Mudgie 30 Stockman
Johnny Mudbirrirri 30 General Hand
Lansen Janta Might Bi 30 Stockman
Yellow Jacky Mobililly 40 Stockman
Mailman Charlie Ainung Unda 55 General Hand
Myall Charlie Billi Abbong Oonu 55 Stockman
Nugget Jabunbi 30 Stockman
Nugget Biardadi 30 Engineer O/S
Norman Gunga Jurooga 30 Stockman
Old Tommy Bimbi (Wain Bunbi) 80 Gardener
Old Jack Jogaoma 70 Gardener
Pudden Jabitoo 30 General Hand
Peter Gung Undu 35 General Hand
Pluto Yandi Mi 50 Stockman
Ringer Mi Unda Mudgie 30 General Hand
Sam Long Currang A Mudgie 50 Cooks O/S
Sandy Yung Giun Nirryi 60 Kitchen
Tommy McCracken Moubeta Noaarkin 30 Stockman
Ted Ardellagaii 14 Stockman
Willie Wibbul Garrie 22 Stockman
Angeline Baalini Murra 25 Store
Bessie Groo Groo 25 Store
Bibbie Wai-bulla 17 Domestic
Gladys Cul Yumma 17 Domestic
Georgina Berrengie Minni 40 Laundress
Flora Ya Mungie Munna 20 Domestic
Lena Yavalroy 28 Domestic
Molli Currie I Mong 25 Domestic
Mary Umudgie Binna 50 Domestic
Norah Car Na Lumin 50 Laundress
Salad Daslang A 17 Domestic
Sarah Pullam Beana 50 Store
Payments and Credits
Credits: A list of credits for all the above employees has been attached
to the Employment Returns for 30th June 1952.
Excessive Credits: These have been brought about, in the case of women,
by accumulated amounts of Child Endowmentpayments. These came to hand
in March 1952, although applications had been made in August 1950.
Those people most affected are :-
Angeline
Annie
Flora
Ruby
Queenie
Sarah
Una
Family Groups
Father Horace Billa Mudgie
Mother Joan Yettie Lim, deceased
Children Marie, born 4th October 1951
Father Bruce Baralla Mudgie
Mother Gladys Cul Yumma
Children Ted, born 31st October 1950
Father Alec Won Biaabi
Mother Salad Daalang A
Children Nancy, born 6th December 1950
Father Davey Naajaaba
Mother Ussell Waar Gurrina
Children Irene, born 16th March 1951
Father Tommy McCracken Mou Beta No Sarkin
Mother Emma Bolla Murra
Children Jill, born 4th February 1951
Father Dan Bitti Goorangi Onnu
Mother Queenie Cudgin Brauna
Children Gracie, born 1st April 1952
Father Arthur Juddee
Mother Flora Ya Mungie Munna
Children Joe, born 18th June 1952
Father Sambo Joo Joo Gurrie
Mother Lena Yaval Warrie
Children Penny, born 26th August 1952
Births and Deaths
Joan Lettia Lim died 17th March 1952 from TB.
Child Endowment
Endowee Lena Avelroy (Yaval Warrie)
Children Dick, aged 3 years
Endowee Una Cudalio (Juling Ju)
Children Texas, aged 2 years
Endowee Sarah Pulambeana
Children Doris, aged 8 years
Endowee Angeline Belindantar
Children Peggy, aged 6 years
Katie, aged 3 years
Endowee Flora Ya Mungie Munna
Children Judy, aged 5 years
Roger, aged 3 years
Joe, aged 2 months
Endowee Ruby Lidyina
Children Paul, aged 4 years
Endowee Queenie Kungibrun (Cudgin Brauna)
Children Helen, aged 9 years
Topsy, aged 7 years
Janette, aged 4 years
Chloe, aged 2 years
Gracie, aged 5 months
Endowee Gladys Cully Ungina
Children Ted, aged 2 years
Endowee Ruby Daar Ing Anna Binna
Children Ivy, aged 14 years
Endowee Ussell Waar Gurinna
Children Irene, aged 1 year
Endowee Charlotte (Salad) Taalongallie
Children Nancy, aged 1 year
Endowee Una Cadalio (aunt of deceased sister's child)
Children Marie, aged 1 year
Endowee Emma Bolla Murra
Children Jill, aged 1 year
Endowee Annie Garrie Ma Binna (aunt)
Children Rosaline, aged 12 years
Maggie, aged 10 years
Endowee Una Cadalio (aunt of deceased sister's child)
Children Jerry, aged 5 years
Part Aboriginals
The Manager, Mr E W Barnes, will not employ a half caste. and any white
employee found interfering with aboriginal women is dismissed. Two
jackeroos have been dismissed for this reason since 1950.
The only half castes on Brunette are :-
Norah Car Nar Lumin, 47 years, wife of Brunette Bob F/B and mother of
Yellow Jacky Mobililly 3/4C.
Paul, 4 years, born August 1948, son of Ruby Lidyina, father unknown.
Dependants
Blind Rosie, aged
Old Lena, 70 years
Ivy Aar Gel Lumina, 14 years
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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ALROY DOWNS
Owner : The Playford River Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr George Lewis
Licence : George Lewis, No 2839
W J Perks, Head Stockman, No 2840
George Clair, Engineer, No 2841
All issued by Constable Deviney on 28th July 1952
Inspection Date : 18th August 1952
A change of ownership recently occurred. This station is now owned
as above, as from 30th June1952. The Managership is the same, and
to date no change has been made in respect to aboriginal employment.
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Jacky Cumburrajong 47 Engineers O/S
Bean Mightbidouwan 62 Camp Cook
Avon Willie Bong On Allie 62 General Hand
Sambo Queer Allala 45 Stockman
Johnny Jungalunga 33 Stockman
Willie Cullie Murong Oonu 37 Stockman
Pompey Culla Gona 62 (deceased)
Peter Walla-ginong 27 (deceased 14. 3.1952)
Francis Bijarramudgie 30 Stockman
Ned Bringalligurrie 45 Stockman
Darbin Wijabulung 18 Stockman
Henry Moornaioongu 17 Stockman
Tommy Chubala 57 Stockman
Murphy Undjigurrie 29 Stockman
Roy Marrawulla 16 Stockman
Hector Ginvra 14 Stockman
Robin Jowbalda 14 Stockman
Donald Wailaddi 47 General Hand
Killrain Bunwunda Garrie 50 General Hand
Gingle Goodogoodendi 67 General Hand
Victor Bidbigarrie 45 (deceased 7. 3.1952)
Andy Lubbalubba 22 Stockman
Nugget Artengi 13 Stockman
Tyson Goorongoodjie 40 General Hand
Dinah Bullungullie 35 Domestic
Carrie Cheddahbinna 42 Domestic
Lucy Undi 13 Domestic
Sybil Bassrupe 10 Domestic
Jill Narva 9 Domestic
Mary Walladunn 19 Domestic
Ivy Yambba-yabbma 23 Domestic
Dora Ngungalumma 20 Domestic
Elsie Numbuddie / Currie-mulla 60 Domestic
Sybil and Jill : Although shown on the Employment return as employees,
these two girls do not work. They spend their time around the shelter
shed at the homestead and are generally occupied in nursing babies
belonging to domestics. It has been the custom at Alroy to give these
girls money to spend at the Brunette Races (1950 - 2 pounds ten
shillings each). For Station book keeping purposes they are listed as
'employees' to cover the amounts given as gifts.
Family Groups
A complete list of family groups as at August 1950 was included in the
report at that time. The undermentioned are additional since or, in
the case of a complete family being given, new arrivals.
Husband Willie Culli Murong Oondu
First Wife Ivy
Second Wife Mary Walladunn (ex Phillip Creek)
Children Joyce, 2 years, born Alroy Downs, mother Mary
Brian, born 27. 7.1952 Alroy Downs, mother Mary
Husband Tyson Goorongmudgie
Wife Dora Ngungalumma
Children Juliette Linboonda, born November 1951 at Alroy Downs
Husband Avon Willie Bong On Allie
Wife Kitty Banga
Children Jesse, born 18. 2.1952 at Alroy Downs
Endowment claims have been submitted for the above names :-
Joyce, Jesse, Juliette and Brian.
Child Endowment
Endowee Ivy Yambba-yabbama
Children Pansy
Allan
Rose
Endowee Maria Ladjindi
Children Teddy Artengi
Susie
Betty
Norah
Lucy
Endowee Violet Monna-lemi
Children Lorna
Endowee Maudie Booroonga
Children Carol Ludday
Endowee Kitty Banga
Children Sybil
Linda Midgie Mudgarra
Mabel Bungundru
Tony
Endowee May Vooralyn
Children Roy Marrawulla
Hector ginvra
Jill Narva
Lily
Endowee Dinah Bullong-ullie
Children Robin Jowbalda
Jeffrey
Dependants
There are no old people on Alroy and the only claims which appear
likely are for Carol Ludday (second wife of Killrain) only.
Part Aborigines
William Allen - Halfcaste, aged 22 or 23, born Alroy Downs
Father is Darky Allen, European.
Mother is a F/B.
Jeffrey - Halfcaste, age 6 years, born at Alroy Downs
Father stated by mother to have been Jeffrey Nixon, contractor,
now working at Brunchilly Station.
Mother is Dinal Bullung-gullie F/B.
Births and Deaths since last inspection
Births
Juliette Linboonda, born November 1951
Father is Tyson Goorongoodjie, 40 years
Mother is Dora Ngungalumma, 20 years
Jessie, born 18. 2.1952
Father is Avon Willie Bong On Allie
Mother is Kitty Banga
Brian, born 27. 7.1952
Father is Willie Culli Murong Oondu
Mother is Mary Walladunn
Deaths
Name Pompey Culla-gona
Age 60 years plus
Date of Death 26. 6.1952
Place of Death Newcastle Waters
Cause Unknown, but Dr Knowles diagnosed
thrombosis more than 12 months ago
Name Daisy Yooduminna
Age About 50 years
Date of Death July or August 1951
Place Died Brunette Downs
Cause Unknown, but had been examined by Dr
Knowles in Tennant Creeksome months
previous to death
Name Peter Wallaginong
Age 27 years
Date of Death 14. 3.1952
Place Died en route to Tennant Creek Hospital
Cause Lung collapse
Name Victor Bidbigarrie
Age 45 years
Date of Death 7. 3.1952
Place Died Tennant Creek Hospital
Cause Fatty degeneration of the heart
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Waite River Station
Owner : E J Dixon
Manager : Colin Dixon
Licence : E J Dixon 1153
Inspection Date : 17th August 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation
Aborigines
Tommy Aputjara, 40 years, Goat Shepherd and General Hand, married.
Also mentioned is a Queensland woman at present on the station.
Family Groups
Tommy Aputjara, 40 years
Jane Akamara, wife, 25 years
Aged and Infirm
Swearing Minnie Ungala, 90 years, cared for by Tommy.
B D Greenfield
Cadet Patrol Officer
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MACARTHUR RIVER STATION
Owner / Manager : For details of Ownership, managership
see Creswell Downs
Inspection Date : 13th July, 1952
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Status
Bruce Munara 30 Married
Diamond Kil Goo Moo 45 Married
Fred Mungoo-oodgie 55 Married
Jim Coondreari 22 Single
Kingsley Warri-urumba 20 Single
Napper Jibblee 22 Single
Pharoah Low-low 60 Married
Rivert Ungai-mudgie 50 Married
Sambo Millimderri 28 Single
Nero Wang-ar-owie 18 Single
Whylo 18 Single
Rankine Bull Bundgie 50 (terminated date unknown)
Johnson Napoo-napoo Loonga 22 Single
Joe Raggett Walla-ja-mutchie 25 Married
John Balanda Mudgie 30 Married
Brown Yunga-milling 30 Married
Jacky Millie Woora Woora 26 Married
King 20 Single
Splinter Kiang Utch Bullie 20 Single
Eileen Targilla 27 Single
Judy Eemudgie Mudgie 55 Married
Kathleen Main Jirivia 50 Married
Mavis Warrar Gnelina 25 (now at Channel Island)
Rations
F S Raggetts, overseer is married to a full blood aboriginal woman
Tommy Leigh, cook-saddler is married to a full blood aboriginal woman
Rations for dependants and part time workers
Part Time workers
Yellow Fred Mungoo-oodgie and wife Maggie Win-yubba
Diamond Kilgoomoo and wife Wobbling Oonaroo
Rivert Ungai-mudgie and wife Nancy Warragindah
Dependents
Old Sidney Kiljuanurrie, 70 years
Maggie Moodj-mananah, 73 years, widow
Maudie Limburoo, 75 years, widow
Roselyn Wyproongnallina, 35 years, cripple
Annie Babinda, 75 years
Children of John Balanda Mudgie and Elsie Bellimbimbah
Hanry (eldest child, not claimed for), 9 years
Bill, 8 years
Ray, 6 years
May, 4 years
George, 2 years
Infant
Family Groups
Name Frederick Sonny Raggetts 1/4C
Position Overseer of MacArthur River Station
Born 20.11.1913 Alice Springs
Marriage 22. 8.1951
Wife Angeline (see under)
Father Frederick Raggett
Mother Hetty Cummings H/C
Name Mrs F S Raggetts nee Angeline Wurrerreleena F/V
Born 1929 Anthony's Lagoon
Father Sydney Ulumby F/B
Mother Kathleen Myangabeena F/B
Children of the above are all 5/8C
Ronnie, born about 15. 2.1948 MacArthur River Station
Fred, born 26. 2.1952 MacArthur River Station
Name Tommy Leigh, European Cook-Saddler
Marriage Legal
Wife Flora Loobom-binna F/B
Children Nil
Aboriginals
Husband Brown Yunga Milling
Wife Fanny Kathaway
Children Nil
Husband Bruce Munara
Wife Jemima Weemulloo
Children Nil
Husband Diamond Kilgoomoo
Wife Wobbling Oonaroo
Children Nil
Husband Fred Mungoo-oodgie
Wife Maggie Winyubba
Children Nil
Husband Pharoah Low Low
Wife Maggie Yunjoo
Children Nil
Husband Rivert Ungai Mudgie
Wife Nancy Warragindah
Children Sweeney, aged about 11 years, at Channel Island
Husband Joe Wallaja Mutchie
Wife Margaret Boodja Binna
Children Jenoma (male), about 5 weeks old
Husband John Balanda Mudgie
Wife Elsie Bellimbimbah
Children Henry, aged 9 years
Bill, aged 8 years
Ray, aged 6 years
May, aged 4 years
George, aged 2 years
Infant
Husband Lanson, at Channel Island
Wife Eileen Targilla, de facto
Children Jack Millingingie, 6 years
Husband Old Sidney Kiljuanurrie
Wife Kathleen Main Jivinia
Children Nil
Births and Deaths
Births
Father Joe Walla Ja Mutchie
Mother Margaret Bloodja Binna
Child Jenoma, born on or about 7. 6.1952
Father F S Raggetts
Mother Mrs Raggetts
Child Fred, born on 26. 2.1952
Father John Balanda Mudgie
Mother Elsie Belimbimbah
Child Unnamed, born on or about 15. 5.1952
Child Endowment
There are no endowees at MacArthur.
Those eligible are :-
Margaret Bloodja Binna and one child Jenoma.
Elsie Bellimbimbah, and six children for whom
maintenance payments are being received.
Itinerants
The following persons were at MacArthur at the time of the
inspection, but do not appear on the list of employees kept
at Creswell Station.
Young Sidney Tatapara Goonu, aged 20 years, stockman
Old Sam Dumbah Dumbah and wife Judy Eemudjie-munnah
Harry Wunnan-jerrie, aged 15 years
Mable Loojam-birrina, widow, aged 40 years
Topsy Janmilache and son Stephen James aged 15 months
Coolibah Ambudgee-mudgie, aged 32 years, married to Ivy Coolunjerooba (Creswell)
Sambo Nicki Nicki Wai-a-li, 30 years, stockman
John E Bray
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CRESWELL DOWNS STATION and OUTSTATIONS MACARTHUR RIVER AND TANUMBIRINI
Owner : Creswell - Estate of late Thomas Naughton
MacArthur and Tanumbirini - Estate of late W M Naughton
Manager : Mr F T McMahon manager of all three. Top Springs was
previously considered an out station, but was closed down
in May 1952 and employees transferred to MacArthur.
Licence : F T McMahon, Manager
C Prendergast, Head Stockman
F S Raggetts, Overseer - MacArthur
H Prendergast, Head Stockman MacArthur
Reg Burgen, Overseer - Tanumbirini
Inspection Date : MacArthur 13th July, 1952
Creswell 15th - 17th July 1952
Tanumbirini Not inspected
Employees
Name Aboriginal Name Age Status
Archie Naragula 50 Single
Davey Marring-ullie 32 Married
Duncan Jogoreddi 40 Married
Frank Guinnadongoonu 38 Single
Fulche Yellyarramuch 55 Married
Gilbert Maanula 38 Married (terminated 1. 3.1952)
Henery 18 Single (commenced 10. 4.1952)
Joe Clark H/C 20 Single
Mookadie 40 Married
Ned Tambardum 38 Married
Nichol Bolowie 20 Single
Paddy Munjuli 40 Married
Paddy O'Keefe Madomaida 22 Single
Ranji Jubiaar 55 Married
Sidney Wia-a-mirri 25 Single (terminated 28. 4.1952)
Snowy Conboona 38 Married
Willie Muggayarra 45 Married
Wilson Kunanggarongoonu 40 Married
Mavis Yanbardar 15 Married (terminated 31. 1.1952)
Big Lucy Gugain binna 35 Married (terminated 31. 3.1952)
Maggie Allagungie 30 Married
Mabel Bloodja 40 Married
Dolly Bung Wunna 40 Single
Clara Mung-orit-binna 35 Married
Minnie Yogami 50 Single
Jessie Tangah Idjah 30 Married (terminated 30. 4.1952)
Alice Budgee Mulanga 35 Married (terminated 31. 3.1952)
Dinah Gui Muringe 40 Single
Maintenance of Dependants
Tiger Mud-a-jung, 72 years, blind
Fanny Wobah-a-bidgee, 77 years
Liddy Wag-a-ling, 76 years
Maryanne Pigimi, 78 years
Annie Wai-a-midgee, 67 years, widow of deceased Banjo
Flora Mugrumi, 71 years, deceased
Family Groups
Husband Duncan Jogoreddi
Wife Maggie Alla Gungie
Children Alec Ijirribi, 8 years
Eric Mung Allie, 6 years
Jacky Waitaragi, 4 years
Husband Ned Tambardum
Wife Little Lucy Terriji
Children Gracie, born on or about 15. 2.1952
Husband Snowy Conboona
Wife Jessie Tangar Idjah
Children Thompson, 12 years
Ivy, 9 years
Husband Mookadie
Wife Alice Budgee Mulanga
Children Rosie, 10 years
John, 6 years
Sid 3 years
Husband Dashwood Moodj-birri
Wife Charlotte Dooging-allinga
Children Henry, 4 years
July, 2 years
Married Couples without Children
Davey Marring Ullie and Big Lucy Gugain Binna
Paddy Munjuli and Mabel Bloodja
Rangi Jubiaar and Dolly Bug-a-woo
Wilson Kunang Garrong Oonu and Clara Mung Orit Binna
Willie Mugga Yarra and Maudie Mudgera
Fulche Yellyarramuch and Broken Leg Minnie
Births and Deaths
Births
Name Gracie F/B
Date of Birth 15. 2.1952
Place of Birth Creswell Downs
Father Ned Tambardum
Mother Little Lucy Terriji
Deaths
Biddy Laagai, died 16. 3.1951
Darby Arrie Bijiter, died 20. 3.1951
Bango Twol-a-gotie, died 12.11.1951
Dolly Gugi, died 5. 1.1952
Flora Mugrumi, died 16. 1.1952
Half-Castes
Joe Clark - This young man now aged 20 years, does not appear to have
improved in any way. Aboriginal characteristics still predominate and
he has just recently returned from walkabout. He lives and thinks as
an aboriginal. Mr McMahon would be only too pleased to improve his
conditions and increase his remuneration, providing he showed a little
promise. The whole outlook of this lad is aboriginal and he shows neither
initiative nor ambition to better his lot. Mr McMahon is to encourage him
further to accept minor responsibilites, but holds out little hope of any
success.
Child Endowment
Claims have not been submitted for :-
Mookadie and Alice and 3 children, because these people are from the
Robinson River and may soon be returning there.
Snowy Conboona and Jessie and 2 children, because Snowy proved
unsatisfactory and his services were terminated. He appears to be
a wanderer and is continually searching for new positions all over
the Tableland.
Ned Tambardum and Little Lucy Terriji and infant, this is a case
where there is one child only and under the Regulations is the
responsibility of the Station for maintenance and welfare.
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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TANUMBIRINI STATION
Owner / Manager : Mr R Burgen H/C
On the 10th July 1952, the Manager and all employees were engaged in
mustering on MacArthur Station. A visit was made to the stock camp
on the 9th instant. The camp was then situated about seven miles
from Borroloola.
Employees (All Full Blood Aboriginal)
Male
Name Aboriginal Name Age Status Notes
Ned Mullinin 70 years Single Wainyi
Johnson Bunamerri 24 Single Wainyi
Lindsay Lowera 18 Single ex Roper River
Wingey Yirrama 23 Single ex Roper River
Toby Wirri-rongoo 50 Married Kurawa
Barney No-mi-in Betta 47 Married Wainyi
Female (employed as camp cooks)
Name Aboriginal Name Age Notes
Minnie Ningoodoo 35 years Wainyi, wife of Toby Wirri-rongoo
Kathleen Lumbungi 22 Alawa, wife of Barney No-mi-in Betta
Maggie Yunanjoo 50 Kuarwa, wife of Pharoah
The following employees are assisting and are from MacArthur
Station, under the control of Mr Burgen.
Name Aboriginal Name Age Status Notes
Pharoah Nowalo 55 years Married Yanula
Kingsley Gunderrirri 20 Single Yanula, son of Pharoah
Arthur Bibi Yala Goonoo 26 Single Wainyi
Sambo Milli Yin Dirri 24 Single Yanula
Splinter Kai-a-ni-bulli 25 Married Yanula
Napper Jirri Billi 22 Single Yanula
Dependants at Tanumbirini
Bob Wungundoo, 70 years, and wife
Lena Jun-bung-na-lena, 60 years
Part Aboriginals
Name Reginald Burgen H/C
Occupation Manager of Tanumbirini Station
Age 34 years
Date of Birth 26. 7.1919
Place of Birth Gallipoli Station
Married Ellen Iris Burgen nee Kenny H/C
Father Mick Burgen, deceased
Mother Ivy F/B
Children Gordon Reginald, born 22. 5.1941 Camooweal Queensland
May Ellen, born 8. 7.1943 Cloncurry Queensland
Horace Clive, born 23. 5.1945 Mt Isa Queensland
Gwen Ivy, born 21.10.1947 Mt Isa Queensland
Jeanette Patricia, born 21. 9.1949 Mt Isa Queensland
Neville John, born 21. 5.1952 Mt Isa Queensland
Name Ellen Iris Burgen H/C
Occupation
Age
Date of Birth 26. 8.1925
Place of Birth Dalvon near Cloncurry, Queensland
Married Reginald Burgen H/C
Father Larry Kenny H/C, deceased
Mother May Kenny H/C
Children Gordon Reginald, born 22. 5.1941 Camooweal Queensland
May Ellen, born 8. 7.1943 Cloncurry Queensland
Horace Clive, born 23. 5.1945 Mt Isa Queensland
Gwen Ivy, born 21.10.1947 Mt Isa Queensland
Jeanette Patricia, born 21. 9.1949 Mt Isa Queensland
Neville John, born 21. 5.1952 Mt Isa Queensland
Notes Mrs Burgen was not sighted as she is in hospital
at Mt Isa
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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AILERON STATION
Owner : F N Colson and Sons
Manager : F N Colson
Situation : 84 miles north of Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway
Licence : F N Colson, No 1261, issued 29. 1.1952
W A Colson, No 1262, issued 29. 1.1952
A G Colson, No 1263, issued 29. 1.1952
Inspection Date : 29th January 1952
Employees (All Full Bloods, All Anmatjira)
Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation Status
Louie Arrirjurija 60 years General Hand Married
Tommy Amburrajugga 45 Stockman Married
Teddy Chungala 30 Stockman Married
Bruce Chubart 34 Stockman Married
Young Louie Ungura 22 Stockman Single
Harry Orrura 18 Stockman Single
Johnny Ungua 40 Stockman Married
Benny Oonamudja 28 Stockman Single
Domestics
Name Aboriginal Name Age Status
Maggie Quaitja 29 years Married
Katie 40 Married
Junie Pandigoat 16 Single
Family Groups
Husband Old Louie Arrirjurija, 60 years
Wife Mary, about 60 years
Wife Lucy, about 25 years
Children Judith, aged 3 years, born about July 1949, mother Lucy
Colas, born 10.12.1951, mother Lucy
Husband George Yirumbaba, about 70 years
Wife Mary Nalyabit, about 40 years
Wife Jean, about 30 years
Children Georgina, 5 years
Dave, 4 years
Arthur, 18 months
Notes Mother of children probably Jean
Husband Eric Ijamba, about 33 years
Wife Topsy Nambula, about 18 years
Children Chrissie, 2 years
Rosie, 4 months
Husband Teddy Chungala, 30 years
Wife Sarah, 20 years
Children Winnie, born aout July 1950
Agnes, born 15.12.1951
Husband Aileron Jimmy Yoolagarra, about 55 years
Wife Daisy, about 60 years
Wife Fancy, about 25 years
Children Agnes, 6 years (mother deserted, adopted by Fancy)
Gordon, born August 1950, mother Fancy
Childless Couples
Husband Old Tommy Ngiringa, 70 years *
Wife Ruby 36 years
Husband Long Bob Hakea, 75 years *
Wife Junie, 16 years
Husband Old Billy Ungai, 75 years *
Wife Old Nelly, 60 years
Husband Bruce Chubart, 34 years
Wife Maggie Quaitja, 29 years
Aged and Infirm
Lena Naambugulla, 60 years
Old Polly, 70 years, blind
Old Jinny, 70 years, mother of Bruce
Old Molly, 65 years, mother of Johnny
Nelly, 65 years, mother of Tarzan
Bonny Kingalberra, 30 years, widow of Willie Conway
(Chugar-di) deceased on or about 24. 1.1952
All of the above Aged and Infirm plus the three old men
marked * under the sub heading 'Childless Couples', are
eligible for maintenance as Dependants.
Child Endowment
Claimant Lucy
Husband Old Louie Arrirjurija
Children Judith, born 1. 7.1949
Colas, born 10.12.1951
Claimant Jean
Husband George Yirumbaba
Children Georgina, born 1. 9.1947
Dave, born 1.11.1948
Arthur, born 1. 2.1950
Claimant Sarah
Husband Teddy Chungala
Children Winnie, born 1. 7.1950
Agnes, born 15.12.1951
Claimant Fancy
Husband Aileron Jimmy Yoolagarra
Children Gordon, born 1. 8.1950
Note - Employee Johnny Ungura and his wife Katie are said to have
three children. None of these people were sighted on inspection,
but further enquiries will be made for endowment purposes at the
earliest opportunity.
Births and Deaths
Colas, born 10.12.1951, parents Old Louie and Lucy
Rosie, born 1.10.1951, parents Eric Ijamba and Topsy Nambula
Agnes, born 15.12.1951, parents Teddy Chungala and Sarah
John E Bray
T/Patrol Officer
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Koolpinyah Station & Slaughter Yard
Position not Stated : Evan Herbert and Oscar Herbert
Location : 16 miles from the Howard Springs turn off from the
bitumen road and 32 miles from Darwin.
The Slaughter is on the Koolpinyah Road near Howard
Creek and about 9 miles from the Station.
Inspection Date : 7 October 1950
Child Endowment
One Child Endowment Form was made out for Hilda Gunmanga and her child
Joan Mani-yam, born 1. 1.1945. Of the two children Paulina and Daphne
at the Station, Daphne will be returning to her mother at Mt Bundey
and Paulina is near marriageable age.
The few children at the Station and Slaughter Yard is evidence of poor
mother and child welfare work and is probably largely due to the absence
of a white woman on the station.
The batchelor Herbert brothers show little inclination for this work.
Nominal Roll - 7 October 1950 Koolpinyah Station
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe/District Sex Age Employment Remarks
Gerrard Nei-langga Larrakia / Mary River M 50 Station
Mable Loinbim Larrakia / Mary River F 35 Wife
Ring Nauwara Larrakia / Mary River M 35 Station
Alice II Aljagu Larrakia / Mary River F 22 Station Wife
Paddy DuKirr Larrakia / Mary River M 50 Station
Lucy Uwuki Larrakia / Mary River F 50 Station Wife
Morgan Buwadi Larrakia / Mary River M 30 Station
Zelma Malin Larrakia / Mary River F 30 Station Wife
Charlie Dambuwei Larrakia / Mary River M 45 Station Single
Jimmy Umburu Knamuru M.I. M 45 Station
Alice I Dambulatu M.I. F 45 Station Wife
Ada Mun-du-wei-yu M.I. F 45 Station Wife
Micky Aruni M.I. M 30 Station
Tony Dikitaruna M.I. M 40 Station
Lena Uraki F 20 Station Single
Mac Wianga Larrakia M Aged Pensioner
Mary Ann Gwaranak Larrakia F Aged Pensioner
Kitty Mangama M.I. F Aged Pensioner
Maudie Ani-jang Larrakia F Aged Pensioner
Fat Jack Ba-ba-nalga Larrakia M Aged Pensioner
Lucy Uwuki F 50 Station
Paulina Miawa F 13 Orphan in Lucy's care
Daphne Il-yin-nan F 7 Returning to Mt Bundy
Nominal Roll - 7 October 1950 Slaughter Yard (Koolpinyah)
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe/District Sex Age Employment Remarks
Tommy Malgalagi Mary River M 55 Station
Hilda Gun-manga Mary River F 35
Joan Maniyam F 5 Born 1. 1.1945
Micky Nalaulmar Walang M 25
Rosie Alajinggu Walang F 22
Billy I Mangin Alligator River M 50
Nellie Burunggu F 50
Ernest Nalanorlgi M 14 1st year
Alfie Miwulaij M 50 Single
Harry Jimili Mil M 25
Maudie Jau-ubi Mil F 25
Billy II Mani-luga Alligator River M 40
Nellie II Nang-u-rin-yara Maung F
Mary Maiyat Maiali F
Polly Munadbi Maiali F
George Bil-wei-ini Brinkin M 35 Single
G Sweeney
Acting District Superintendent
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Humpty DooStation
Owner : Herbert Bros. (Mr Evan Herbert)
Location : 16 miles east of the 22 Mile on the Stuart Highway
Inspection : 10 November 1950
Nominal Roll
Part Aborigines
The head stockman Neddy Tamblyn, mother full blood aborigine,
father European, was out with the stock camp. He is tribally
married to a full blood woman Bessie Laniyuk who is employed
at the station. Two of her sons Ernest Nari and Tamblyn
Dara-dara are in the stock camp.
Margaret Cooper, 7 years of age, mother Maggie Bumalait,
(aborigine), father European. The mother Maggie Bumalait had
disappeared with her two children Donald 5 years and Margaret
Cooper 7 years.
Jim Wright, 4 years of age, mother Doris Lidawi (aborigine),
father European, born Marachi Station. The mother Doris Lidawi
had disappeared with Jim Wright.
Mr Herbert considers it would be advisable to leave the two part
aborigine children till the stock camp breaks up in December or
January when the step fathers will be at the station. He will then
endeavour to bring the two mothers and their children into Darwin.
Aboriginal
Name Aboriginal Name Tribe / District Sex Born / Age Employment Remarks
Roger A-di-yit Mary River M 50 yrs Station
Maggie Nad-ga-ling Woolner F 55 yrs Dependant
Jack Wandi M 50 yrs Station Single
Captain Gu-din-ba Larakia M 30 yrs Station
May Wun-din-di F 25 yrs Wife
Adelaide Gu-nein F 1. 4.1948 Daughter
Ernest Tamblyn Na-ri M 18 yra Station Single, 3/4C
Tamblyn Dara-dara M 15 yrs Station First year, single, 3/4C
Rooney Maiali M 25 yrs Station Single
Holmes Mary River M 25 years Station Single
Mick M.I. M 20 years Station Single
Deaf Jack Jat-jaring Mary River M 45 years Station Single
Pompey Bulu-wurrk Mary River M 40 years Station
Nancy Warait F Station Wife
Long Billy Bal-yu-wun Larakia M Station Single
Charlie II Da-bung-bung M 60 years Station
Polly Muk-jurrp F 50 years Wife
Polly II Lidawi F 14 years Station Daughter
Micky Nungunjul Malak Malak M 50 yrs Station
Maggie Bumalait Malak Malak F Absent
Margaret Cooper H/C F Absent
Donald M 5 yrs Absent
Doris Lidawi Warai F Absent
Jim Wright H/C M 4 yrs Absent
Meddy (?Neddy) Tamblyn H/C M Head Stockman
Bessie Lan-i-yuk F 35 yrs Cook
Madeline Wajikbal F 1.10.1942
Daisy Mam-bung-al F 14 yrs Near marriage
Child Endowment
Child Endowment claims were made for - Bessie Laniyuk and her daughter
Madeline Wajikbal (1.10.1942) and May Wundindi and her daughter
Adelaide Gu-nein (1. 4.1948).
G Sweeney
Acting District Superintendent
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Rosewood Station
Owner : Mr Buckland, Rosewood Pastoral Company Limited
Inspection Date : Circa 1950
Female Employees not paid
Pearlie Palinjiri
Linda Bordaitch
Ida Wee-um-bai
Loadie Djun-yalk
All are married and their husbands are employed by the station.
Half-yearly returns show that from 1. 7.1949 to 30. 6.1950,
females were employed as follows
Pearlie, 48 weeks
Linda, 4 weeks 3 days
Ida, 42 weeks 3 days
Loadie, 43 weeks
Olive, 20 weeks
Pussy, 13 weeks
Both Olive and Pussy are married and their husbands are employed.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Birrundudu Station
Owner : Vesteys, outstation of Gordon Downs
Manager : Managed from Gordon Downs
Head Stockman : Mr W Speed
Inspection Date : 30.10.1950
Native Population
Adult Males
Workers 20
Dependants 3
Adult Females
Workers 9
Dependants 7
Children
Males 2
Females 1
Since my visit last year there have been several new arrivals,
chiefly single young men from the desert. These struck me
as being good types, and Mr Speed spoke well of them as workers.
There have been two births, Olga to Polly Kulyin and Menzies
to Linda Yinariki. Both were born round about 31st December,
1949.
The relatives of Paddy, who is serving a sentence
of five years in the Alice Springs gaol were enquiring
regarding his welfare. It is suggested that the Acting
District Superintendent at Alice Springs advise Paddy that
his relatives, particuarly his son Clancy, are well. All
The Birrundudu natives have the biggest credits in this
patrol area -
Mick Cool-mon 44.19.6
Tommy Ludari 48.0.1
Tommy Skeen 41.17.9
Roger Kungi-ari 37.18.6
Arthur Muth-ari 35. 1.7
Dolly 19.2.5
Mary Wondugul 20.19.11
Rosie Tjalun 20.19.11
This is because there is no store at Birrundudu.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Waterloo Station
Owner : Vesteys, Waterloo Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr D Robinson, late of Banka Banka Station
Native Population
Adult Males
Workers 17
Dependants
Adult Females
Workers 15
Dependants 5
Children
Males 2
Females
Of the two male children, one is half caste, David
(aged 6), son of Maggie Yungarra. The other is full-blood
Daniel who was treated in the Alice Springs Hospital two
years ago for deformed feet. He is now making good progress
and walks without difficulty. There have been no births
on this station for over five years.
Health
Waterloo is a well-known hot-bed of
Leprosy and there are doubtless many cases still there.
One male, Peter Yaram-ari is a positive case who escaped
from Wyndham Hospital four years ago. He went 'bush'
when I visited Waterloo and it would require a special
patrol to round him up as he is aware of his condition.
One male native, Jerry Numa-Aling is an inmate of
Channel Island Leprosarium.
Conclusion
I had a long conversation with the 'head-boy' Frog
Kali-Ari and explained to him the new regulations.
He confirmed that the camp was a happy one.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Wave Hill Station
Manager : Mr M Willick
Inspection Date : 24.10.1950
Part Aborigines
Name Born Mother
Pauline 1947 Elsie Woolniringna
Shiela 1949 Elsie Woolniringna
Bonnie July 1950 Kathleen Urung-Nari
Maurice Ryan 1947 Little Mary Tun-Ra-Wal
Mary 1948 Dolly Mil-Il-Binna
All the children are half-castes.
Aboriginal Cecil (Chilel) Narimi-Ari
This aborigine is a problem case. He is approximately 22 years
of age and in robust health, but successive Managers have
failed to make him work. He went to Limbunya early this year,
drew clothes, etc against his wages (as then non-existent)
and absconded three days later taking a young lad with him.
He is therefore in debt to the Station, but both Mr Willick
and Mr McCullagh now flatly refuse to re-employ him. He
sits down in the camp and is a bad influence on the other
workers. He is quite frankly fat and lazy and I recommend
that if the new manager also fails to make Cecil work, he be
removed and committed to Tandangal for a period of twelve
months where I feel sure, Superintendent Bowden will succees
where the others have failed. I suggest that Constable
Condon be requested to advise Cecil that unless he is
prepared to work he will be removed by this Branch.
Trust Fund Statement
Female aborigine Minnie (c/o Drover Conway) who has a credit
of 18 pounds as shown on page 4 of Statement 'B' is at present
at the Wave Hill Police Station. She is an aged native and I
recommend that the Constable at Wave Hill ascertain what Minnie
desires to purchase with the money and forward the list to the
Branch for attention.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Limbunya Station
Owner : Vesteys, Walerloo Pastoral Company (Limbunya Station)
Manager : Mr H McCullagh
Inspection Date : 25. 9.1950
Native Population
At the time of my visit there were sixty-eight (68) aborigines
and part-aborigines on the station.
Eleven of the thirteen part-aborigines are made up of
Jack Gallagher (1/2 caste) and his children (3/4 caste) and
the children of the late George Ling Poo (1/2 caste). The
remaining two comprise adult half-caste Jack Brumby
and Shamus, aged 5, half-caste son of Lizzie Lurng-nuri.
Shamus was taken 'bush' immediately following my arrival
and was not seen by me during my stay.
Births and Deaths
Since my last visit two persons have died (George Ling Poo -
killed, and Daisy Djalaur) while one baby (a boy) was born.
Part-aboriginals
Apart from the part-aboriginal children mentioned above, there
are several adult part-aborigines on Limbunya as follows :-
Jack Gallagher - This man, who is 'married' to a full
blood, is a half-caste and is at present contract mustering
and droving for Limbunya Station. He has in his employ his
two sons, Bob aged 18 and Cecil aged 16, and four aboriginals.
His wife and five female children are maintained by the
Station, his wife and eldest daughter (Mabel) being employees
thereof.
Jack Brumby - Brumby is engaged on Limbunya as a
station-hand and is at present employed horse-breaking. He
is single. Brumby had an exemption but had it cancelled.
The Late George Sing Poo - I wish to report that the
estate of the late George Sing Poo, who was killed at Limbunya
on Christmas Day, 1949, has not yet been wound up. His wife
and three children are maintained by the station where the
widow is employed.
Dick Smith - I did not see this part-aboriginal, but
he is the son of the half-caste drover of the same name and
is approximately 19 years of age. He is employed on Limbunya
as a stockman.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Humbert River Station
Owner : Mr C Schultz
Head Stockman : Mr Rowley Bowery
Inspection Date : 4. 8.1950
Native Population
The natives on Humbert River comprise a small group of the
Naringman tribe, made up as follows :-
Adult Males 7 Male Employees 6
Adult Females 12 Female Employees 4
Male Children 3 Dependants Male (adult) 1
Female Children 1 Dependants Female (adult) 8
Children 4
Total 23 Total 23
Wages
The following have credits in the Station books
Man Kee (1/2 caste Chinese)
Daley Pulgara
Snowy Kulmilya
Toby Bunjuan
Big Foot Ulyoo
Johnstone Chungala
Mary Narmaroo
Molly Narbagook
Dorrie Narpin
Jessie Kenyair
Man Kee (or Marnikee) is a half-caste Chinese who has
worked for Schultz since his early youth. He lives in
the manner of an aboriginal. He has a full-blood wife
and a five year old son (Billy). He is approximately
32 years of age and is very contented with his lot on
Humbert River.
Part-Aborigines
Apart from Man Kee (mentioned above) there are no
part-aborigines on Humbert River Station. I understand
that Leslie Humbert (half-caste), now at St Mary's
Hostel, Alice Springs will be returning to the Station
next year.
Trust Account
I was successful in tracing one of the natives holding
a large credit in the Trust Fund, but unfortunately she
is now deceased. She is Flying Fox, who is shown on
Statement 'B' as having 125.11.4 to her credit paid from
the estate of Arthur Cahill. Flying Fox was legally married
to Arthur Cahill, who was killed by a fall from a horse
some fourteen years ago at Gordon Creek. There was no issue
from this marriage, but after Cahill's death Flying Fox
tribally married Man Kee (above) of Humbert River Station.
In giving birth to a son by Man Kee in 1945, Flying Fox
died and the child, Billy, survived only through the
efforts of Mrs Schultz. I do not know who is classed as
the next of kin - Man Kee or Billy - but I recommend that
in any case Mrs Schiltz be made a trustee to ensure that
the money is appropriately spent. The son's full name is
Billy Bun-Mai-Ari and is being cared for by Man Kee's
present wife Dorrie Narpin.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Victoria River Downs Station
Owner : Mr McKechnie, Bovril Australian Estates Limited
Manager : Mr Magnussen
Inspection Date : Not dated
Wages
With the exception of Sugar-bag, at Pijeon (Pidgeon?)
Hole I did not get the opportunity of seeing the
natives under 14 years of age classed as learners
and receiving 12/- per week. Sugar-bad approximates
the age quoted to Mr Sweeney but I have very good
reason to believe that Nipper of Moolooloo camp is
only about seven years of age. This will be checked
on my next visit. There is one other stock-boy classed
as a learner and not reported to Mr Sweeney, and that
is half-caste Ringer of Pijeon (Pidgeon?) Hole. who is also 12
or 13 years of age. I will make further comment regarding
Ringer and other part-aborigines later.
Health and Medical Kits
The general health of the natiives appears to be
good, but I strongly suspect that Larry Kundurung-Gun
at Mt Sandford is a leper. This native has no
fingers on either hand, and states that he lost them
when young by burning (the usual story).
I receive many enquiries from natives regarding
the condition and whereabouts of natives sent to
Darwin for Hospital treatment. Aborigine Daylight
Kan-Gun-Yin of Head-station was sent to Darwin some
three or four months ago and nothing has since been
heard of him. .................... Many natives have
taken the pessimistic view and assume he is dead.
Similarly aborigine Joe (Beckett or Bagot) Goo-Ud-Good
of Mt Sandford was taken to Darwin on the Hooker's
Creek truck before the last wet season. He was picked
up at Wave Hill Police Station, and his relatives
have heard nothing of him since.
Part-aboriginal Problem
The fifteen part-aborigines are :-
Location Name Age Caste Remarks
Head Station & Centre Camp Dora Jip-nari 37 yrs H/C
Gordon Creek Doug Campbell 34 yrs H/C
Ruby Campbell 7 3/4C
Noel Campbell 6 3/4C
Doreen Campbell 4 3/4C
Nancy Campbell 2 3/4C
Sammy Campbell 1 3/4C
Rosie (or Ruth) 8 H/C Daughter of Nina Na-bi-dien
Pigeon Hole Bob 27 H/C
Sandy Shaw 14 H/C
Ringer Ah Li 12 H/C
Ted Cooper 15 H/C
Mt Sandford Mildred Wise 4 H/C )
Rex 2 H/C? ) Children of Alice Na-dja-mooloo
Bobby 6 mths H/C? )
The father of Rex and Bobby at Mt Sandford is alleged to be Dave
Galton, one time cook at Mt Sandford, but now left.
Trust Fund Statement
Mentions Brady Wallunga.
Part-aborigine Kim
Mrs Magnussen expressed her sincere appreciation of the photograph
of part-aborigine child Kim, who is now at Garden Point. The mother
of Kim was delighted with the snap and has quite recovered from her
distress. Mrs Magnussen is also pleased the negative was also
forwarded, as she intends to revew the photo as the old ones wear out.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Coolibah Station
Owner : Kenna and Byers
Manager : Mr Wason Byers
Inspection Date : 19. 7.1950
Wages
Names listed are
Dodger Do-work
Larry Balp-birr
Gordon
Bradshaw Joe
Emu Gi-goo-leedun
Flinders Dun-miral
Duncan Bul-chan-garrie
Bardy Djelo-garrie
Paddy
Bloomer Balooma
Bill Walloh
Butcher
Nuggett Mai-rung
Depot Joe Koor-wee-dalla
Curley Kongoodoo
Pat Laurie
Tiger Yew-pal
Gregory Meealli-garrie
Doris Mudtawarpa
Maranne Marung-nu-irr
Daisy Kunyumee
Violet Wallia
Others listed are
Hector Korlung-garrie
Paddy (Fitzroy)
Gordon
Butcher
Bobby
Violet Wallid
Topsy
Duncan Bul-chan-garrie
Emu Gi-goo-leedun
Ouondong
Depot Joe Koor-wee-dalla
Larry Balp-birr
Johnson Djing-un-garrie
Hector Dee-bot-garrie
Part-aborigines
There is one female child, Josephine Datpa-owie aged 3, daughter
of Daisy Kun-yu-mee who it is claimed part-aborigine. Her alleged
father is Basil Underwood. However, she is so dark-skinned that I
find it hard to believe - she is certainly much darker than the
usual run of half-castes, and in my opinion is even darker than
a three-quarter caste black. However, she may show her true colour
after the next two or three years, but I feel certain that she
will remain in the aboriginal camp.
E C Evans
Patrol Officer
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Native Affairs Branch
25th July, 1952
Memorandum to : District Superintendent
Investigations re Alleged Murder in Vicinity Melville Bay
In accordance with your instructions of 4th
June, 1952, I co-operated with Constable Raabe of the Northern
Territory Police Force during his investigations into the
alleged murder of a native woman in the area west of Melville
Bay. I accompanied the Constable to Port Bradshaw where he
apprehended two female aborigines for questioning, and also on
his three patrols to the alleged scene of the crime, and
assisted him in his search for the body. I was present at the
questionings of all natives concerned and the following appears
to be the Story.
In about the middle of March this year a
party of about thirty natives were returning to Yirrkala Mission
from Cato River after an absence of six months or so. Three
days before arriving at the Mission they camped in the hilly
country to the west of Melville Bay. The next morning and
during some of the afternoon they hunted out from the camp, re-
turning there at about 3pm. When they broke camp they
commenced travelling in small groups in a south-easterly
direction.
One of the groups consisted of one male aborigine,
NAGAIYA, four female aborigines, NGOWA, YAKAYAK, BANGBOI and
NGOIKNGOIK and two children. NGOIK NGOIK who was almost blind
and suffering from fever (probably malaria) had to be led by one
of the other natives. She was unable to keep up with the rest of
the party and when she complained of being tired and sick she was
left behind to rest in the care of BANGBOI. NAGAIYA, NGOWA,
YAKAYAK and the two children continued travelling. They had gone
for about another two miles when BANGBOI caught up with them
saying she had not been able to persuade NGOIK NGOIK to con-
tinue travelling, so she had left her behind.
NAGAIYA then went back to get the sick lubra. He
took with him a shovel nose spear and a woomera. When he found
NGOIK NGOIK she was sitting in the same place as he had left her.
He shook NGOIK NGOIK saying 'Wake up they have all gone away'.
She told him she did not feel well but he still
tried to get her to come along saying 'Come on, there is no
one with us, I am a little bit frightened because it is nearly
sunset'.
She swore at him and he then stabbed her once in
the right shoulder, holding the spear near the blade and using it
as a knife. The point did not penetrate but the blade of the
spear caused a fairly deep wound at the junction of the shoulder
and the neck.
She screamed and continued swearing at him as he
left her and continued back to the other lubras.
NAGAIYA told NGOWA what had happened and NGOWA
then returned to find NGOIK NGOIK. She found her alive where
NAGAIYA had left her. NGOWA then struck NGOIK NGOIK across the
shoulder and back with a stick about three feet long and about
two and a half inches in diameter. She left NGOIK NGOIK still
alive, and returned to get YAKAYAK saying to her 'I could not
find NGOIK NGOIK, more better you come with me YAKAYAK and we look
together. Might be she lost'.
As they proceeded back towards NGOIK NGOIK,
NGOWA tried to lead YAKAYAK in a direction so as to miss
the body. YAKAYAK would not be lead however and followed
the native track. She was by herself when she came upon
the body of NGOIK NGOIK near the native track. She could
see where the body had been dragged for about ten yards
from the track and there was a cut on the right shoulder
and much blood on the back and head. There was also a
lot of blood on the grass and on a stone and stick which
she assumed had been used in the attack upon NGOIK NGOIK.
She believed NGOIK NGOIK was dead and she was very frightened
as she hastened back to the camp. NGOWA joined her before
she reached the camp but she did not tell NGOWA nor anyone
else what she had seen, believing that if she did, her life
would be in jeopardy.
By this time it was dark and NAGAIYA, NGOWA,
YAKAYAK, BANGBOID and the two children continued on about
two miles where they joined the rest of the group and
camped for the night.
The party of natives continued on to Yirrkala
Mission arriving there two days later, which was approximately
the 18th March, 1952.
Four trips were made to the vicinity of the
alleged murder and on each occasion a fairly extensive
search was made for the remains of NGOIK NGOIK. On the
last patrol, Constable Raabe and myself were taken by
YAKAYAK to the place where she had last seen the body.
Nothing was found there however, but several bones were found
about half a mile east of this spot and three vertebrae
were found in a bower bird's nest on a cliff edge about
three hundred yards north of this spot. These bones have
been sent to the Darwin Hospital for identification, and
Constable Raabe has told me it is now very doubtful
whether these bones are those of a human being. It could
be seen where sheets of bark about ten feet long had been
removed from two stringy bark trees of about twelve inch
diameter within a hundred yards of the place shown to us by
YAKAYAK. It has been suggested that the body may have
been removed by natives travelling from Yirrkala Mission
to Arnhem Bay, which is the burial ground for many natives of
this district. It must also be remembered that this area
was ravaged by a hundred mile an hour cyclone from the 2nd
to the 5th April, 1952, and during this time about sixteen
inches of rain were recorded. This, together with the
help of dingoes, wild cats, hawks and other carion, could
have caused any remains to be scattered far and wide during
the three months since the murder was alleged to have
taken place.
Motives
Three possible motives for murder have been
suggested by these investigations The first on by the
male suspect NAGAIYA. The majority of the group travelling
to the Mission were apparently suffering from malaria, which
is quite prevalent in the Yirrkala area. Among these
sufferers were NGOIK NGOIK and NAGAIYA. NGOIK NGOIK must
have been very ill as she was complaining of aching all
over her body and she could not travel far without resting.
It is known that she was suffering from defective eyesight
to such an extent as to necessitate her being led. Up to
the time of the alleged murder there had been very little
rain in the district, and surface water was scarce. The
natives could not rely on the small springs from which they
usually managed to get their water, and were travelling with
haste to reach a permanent fresh water creek.
When BANGBOI came up with the message that NGOIK
NGOIK was still resting behind NAGAIYA, who was also sick,
went back. He tried to induce her to travel and when
she swore at him he speared her. His reasons for spearing
her were :
1. It was nearly sunset and he was getting frightened
that he would have to travel in the dark.
2. He was always carrying her and he was getting
tired of her.
3. He was wild because when she swore at him he
said something which no native woman is permitted
to say to a man.
The second motive, jealously, would probably apply
more to NGOWA than to NAGAIYA. NGOIK NGOIK and NAGAIYA
were husband and wife. NAGAIYA is the son of old man of the
tribe, WONGU, and NGOWA is one of WONGU's many wives. NGOWA
is therefore NAGAIYA's step-mother as well as his paramour.
The amorous relationship between NGOWA and NAGAIYA was by no
means a secret, and as a result NGOWA and NGOIK NGOIK were on
very unfriendly terms. NGOWA was jealous of NGOIK NGOIK
because the latter was NAGAIYA's wife and was getting the
food which would have gone to her. When she returned to
look for NGOIK NGOIK and found her wounded and sick, and
knowing that NAGAIYA had been the one who had done the
spearing, she apparently could not resist the temptation to
add to NGOIK NGOIK's misery by assaulting her before leaving.
The third motive, suggested by one of the witnesses,
YAKAYAK, brings the tribal aspect to light.
During the period of six months that this particular
group of natives were away from the Mission, they drifted
between Caledon Bay Blue Mud Bay, Arnhem Bay and the Cato
River, following the ceremonial grounds for corroborees and
hunting as they went. While they were in the vicinity of
Caledon Bay, one of the boys, YUNGARIN ran away with
NAGAIYA's blood sister MULUWA.
MULUWA had been given as a wife to BULAMBI by her
father, WONGU, and naturally his family group, especially
NAGAIYA, were most indignant about the elopment. Learning
that the two had gone to Arnhem Bay, the rest of the group
immediately followed apparently with the intention of re-taking
MULUWA. On reaching the Cato River, they learned that
YUNGARIN was hunting crocodiles further around the coast.
A message was sent to them requesting that they return to the
Cato River, which they did.
On their arrival at the camp NAGAIYA cast two shovel
nosed spears at YUNGARIN, both of which missed the target.
Nothing else happened then and YUNGARIN and MULUWA returned
to Arnhem Bay with the main group of natives. When this
group decided to return to Yirrkala Mission YUNGARIN and
MULUWA remained at Arnhem Bay and are now with a group of
natives who are building an airstrip for Mr Shepherdson in
the Arnhem Bay area.
It was while the main group of natives were returning
to the Mission that the murder was alleged to have taken place.
NGOIK NGOIK was the blood grandmother of
YUNGARIN and the eldest living of that line.
YAKAYAK said she had heard NAGAIYA say
that he would kill NGOIK NGOIK and the rest of that
tribe (including YAKAYAK herself) to revenge the elopment
of YUNGARIN and MULUWA. After they returned to the Mission
she heard him say 'I killed NGOIK NGOIK, I sorry for
BULAMBI, my sister really wife belong to BULAMBI'.
It is the custom of natives in the North East
Arnhem Land to vent their anger on the relative (preferably
the eldest of the line) of a wrong doer if the wrong doer is
not available, and sometimes even when the wrong doer is
available.
On questioning NAGAIYA regarding this theory,
he denied that the fact of YUNGARIN and MULUWA running away
had anything to do with his spearing NGOIK NGOIK.
If, as NAGAIYA originally stated, NGOIK NGOIK
was still alive when he left her, I think the first suggested
motive would be the most likely. Had his motive been
revenge I feel sure he would have made sure she was dead
before he returned to the group.
Tribal Background
The group of natives mentioned by me in this
report are led by old man, WONGU, and consist mainly of his
wives, children and grandchildren. Very few of them can
speak any English at all and they spend most of their time in
the bush hunting and following as near as possible the
customs and social life of aborigines as theywere before
they came under the influence of Missions. They return to
Yirrkala Mission when food is very scarce in the bush and
when they feel the need for tobacco.
The male suspect, NAGAIYA, told me that he
had been in Fannie Bay Gaol before when he was brought in to
Darwin in connection with the murder of three Japanese at
Caledon Bay in about 1937. His attitude seemed to be
that another spell in Fannie Bay Gaol was quite acceptable
to him.
Relationships
1. NGOIK NGOIK, deceased, was the wife of suspect NAGAIYA
and the blood grandmother of the witness YAKAYAK.
2. NAGAIYA, suspect, husband of the deceased, and tribal
son of NGOWA and YAKAYAK. He was also known to be the
sweetheart of NGOWA.
3. NGOWA, suspect, a wife of WONGU, tribal mother and
paramour of NAGAIYA.
4. YAKAYAK, witness, a wife of WONGU, tribal mother of
NAGAIYA, blood grand-daughter of NGOIK NGOIK.
5. BANGBOI, witness, wife of MULIAL (son of NGOIK NGOIK by
previous marriage) daughter-in-law of NGOIK NGOIK.
Conclusion
As apparently quite common during investi-
gations of this nature, the stories told to us by witnesses
and suspects alike were many and varied. I have only
endeavoured to acquaint you with the story in general as
near to true as I have been able to get, as a basis for
further questioning by the defending counsel, should this
questioning be found necessary. I feel sure that details
of this story will change if the natives are put in the
witness stand and I know in fact that the suspects have
now told the police that the deceased was actually dead
when they left her. In the absence of a body, and with
the absence of any eye witnesses, I doubt whether the
suspects will be charged with murder.
T C Lovegrove
Cadet Patrol Officer
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