Narional Archives of Australia
Darwin Office
CRS F1/0 Item 1952/795
Patrol Officers Reports - John Bray 1952 - 1953
Copyright P J Mackett, 2007
NB These reports were created from patrols concerned with
The Aboriginals (Pastoral Industry) Regulations. Not all
the report has been extracted.
Stations visited are
Aileron
Alexandria
Alroy Downs
Angas Downs
Anthony's Lagoon
Avon Downs
Banka Banka
Bauhinia Downs
Beetaloo Downs
Brunette Downs
Creswell Downs
Curtin Springs
Dunmarra
Erldunda
Gallipoli
Georgina Downs
Henbury
Lake Nash
MacArthur River
Muckaty
Mulga Park
Newcastle Waters Aged & Infirm
O.T. Station
Rockhampton Downs
Soudan
Tanumbirini
Tempe Downs
Umbearra
MUCKATY STATION
Owner / Manager : Mr A C B Ulyatt
Situation :
Licence :No 1264, issued July 21, 1952 from Elliott
Inspection Date :13 March, 1953
Employees
Powder Wanaguleri 45 years, General Hand, married (but
living apart from his wife)
Maudie Gibardee 40 years, domestic, married
Maudie's husband Sloper Woom Bulla is not
employed, but receives clothes and rations
Payments and Credits
The only credit is for Maudie.
Clothing
Powder has some clothes issued without charge, but
purchases the balance.
Maudie has all clothing issued free, and no debits
are raised for her excepting torch batteries.
Sloper is not charged for clothing.
Family Groups
Sloper and Maudie only.
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BANKA BANKA
Owner : Banka Banka Pastoral Company
Manager : Mr R A Christie
Licence : R A Christie, No 1308 issued 14. 7.1952 by T H Wake
Inspection Date : February 13, 1953
Employees
Male Aboriginal
Frank Nananimugi 57 yrs Station Hand Married
Day-Day Imjerimerona 17 Stockman Single
McGowan Waludugarri 62 Stockman Married
Peter Mondabulla 17 Stockman Single
Fitz 51 General Hand Married
Lauder Carnarigarri 44 Stockman Married
Edgar Booranigoor 48 Stockman Married
Toprail Minangoor 38 Stockman Single
Bluey Delimunda 15 Stockboy Single
Donald Burranudum 36 Stockman Married
Female Aboriginal
Linda Jurabbumunga 37 Domestic Married
Kathleen Beanulli 27 Domestic Married
Lily Baanbali 33 Domestic Married
Mary Banka 54 Domestic Single
Mary Morphett 55 Domestic Single
Elsie 60 Domestic Single
Mysey 60 Domestic Single
Molly Nibinjeer 40 Gardener Married
Buttercup Poorandamunya 45 Gardener Married
May 15 Domestic Single
Nora 25 Gardener Married
Payments and Credits
Credits shown at 31.12.1952
Frank
Day-Day
McGowan
Peter
Fitz
Lauder
Edgar
Toprail
Bluey
Donald
Linda
Kathleen
Lily
Mary Banka
Mary Morphett
Elsie
Mysey
Molly
Buttercup
May
Nora
Family Groups
A full list was given in the 195- report. This
list is not altered excepting as under -
Westcot and Helip and 3 children - not at Rockhampton Downs.
Additional
Donald Burranudum and Nora and four children.
This family comes from Helen Springs, and at the time
of inspection were on walkabout. Nora's aboriginal
name and the ages of the children have still to be
obtained.
Births and Deaths
Births
To Frank and Linda - Dorothea, born 10. 2.1952
To Fitz and Kathleen - Louie, born 11. 7.1950
- Betty, born 8. 8.1952
To Lauder and Molly - Hazel, born 7. 3.1952
Deaths
Unnamed infant of Frank Nananimugi and Linda Jurabbamunga,
died in Tennant Creek Hospital. The date was not available
at time of inspection, but Mrs Ward said that she would
go through the station diaries and endeavour to find out
the date. Cause of death - Laryangeal diptheria.
Child Endowment
Dependants
Two only - Topsy and Carrie, each aged about 65 years.
They receive ample rations and clothing from the station.
School Children
The undermentioned children are at present attending the
Convent in Alice Springs -
Priscilla born 14. 4.1943
David about 7 years
Jimmy born June 1943
Jean born 1946
All expenses for the schooling of these children are
borne by the station.
In the next year or two, it is anticipated that three further
children from Banka Banka will be attending school in Alice
Springs.
Census Banka Banka Station as at 31.12.1952
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 7 12
Employed adults 7 19
Children
0 - 2 3 3
3 - 5 1 2
6 - 10 5 4
11 - 14 1 -
15 - 18 2 1
Part Aboriginal
Nil
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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
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.
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 1 1
Employed adults 1 1
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 1
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
Children
-
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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
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.
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GEORGINA DOWNS STATION
Owner : Georgina Pastoral Company Pty Ltd
Manager : Mr C A Paine
Situation : West and south west from Lake Nash Station
Originally part of Lake Nash, resumed in 1949
Licence : C A Paine, Manager, No 291. Issued by
Const. Cossons 13th July, 1952.
Inspection Date :13th September, 1952
Employees as at 13. 9.1952
Bob Kilpinga 37 yrs Pumper Married
Toby Chubia 45 Gardener Married
Freddie Lantawocki 60 Goat Shepherd Married
Digger Thaarnugga 19 Stockman Single
Jupiter Kundlungar 35 Stockman Married
George Didai 21 Stockman Single
Minnie 14 Domestic Married
Lena 14 Domestic Single
Payments
Bob
Toby
Freddie
Jupiter
Banjo, terminated 27. 8.1952
Digger
George, commenced May 1952
Minnie
Lena
Family Groups
Bob Kilpinga and Ida
Children May 4 yrs, Mavis 3 yrs and Eileen born 15. 5.1952.
Toby Chubia and Katie Kungagar
Child Lena 14 years.
Freddie Lantawocki and Norah and Minnie
No children
Jupiter Kundlungar and Queenie
No children
Births and Deaths
Eileen born 15. 5.1952
Child Endowment
School Children
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 6 4
Employed adults 6 -
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 2
6 - 10 -
11 - 14 2 (employed)
15 - 18 -
Part Aboriginal
Nil -
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O.T. STATION
Owner : Estate Late H M Bathern
Manager : Duncan Bathern H/C, exempted
Situation : 110 miles north east of Beetaloo Downs Station
Licence : Duncan Bathern, Manager, No 1278 issued 11.10.1952 by P/O Bray
Peter Bostock, part owner, No 1667, issued 7. 7.1952 from Alice Springs
Hughie Bathern, part owner, No 1668, issued 7. 7.1952 from Alice Springs
Inspection Date : 9.10.1952
Employees
Aboriginals
Tom Dinty Brunara (or Burigaroo) Stockman Married
Youanda Youanda (70 yrs) General Hand
Johnnie Kudjida Stockman Single
Don Daober Stockman Married
Bruce Kooncoomirri Stockman Married
Clipper Youan Gut Gurrie Stockman Single (sometimes called Lerimbie)
George Ugolongon (Ukalina) Stockman Single
Family Groups
Full Bloods
Tom Dinty Brunara and wife Juliet Wongalla
Child Margaret Rose about 8 years
Don Daober and Harriet
No children
Bruce Kooncoomirri and de facto Minnie Lanson H/C
No children
Part Aboriginals
(1) Fannie Bathern H/C, about 63 years, widow of Angas Bathern H/C
Born Anthony's Lagoon
Father George Bostock (European) deceased
Mother Unknown full blood
Married De facto to unknown European (said to be Henry Grainger)
Children Agnes, now Mrs Agnes Miller (see later)
Caroline (Stacey) H/C, Newcastle Waters
Barbara Bathern H/C, deceased 30th August 1952
Duncan Bathern H/C (see below)
(2) Duncan Bathern H/C
Born 10th August, 1927 O.T. Station
Age 25 years
Occupation Station manager of O.T. Station
Father Angus Bathern H/C, deceased
Mother Fannie Bathern H/C
Married Single
Status Exempted 13.11.1946
Notes Duncan is also a beneficiary of the Bathern Estate
(3) Peter Bostock H/C
Born 1898 Beetaloo Downs
Age 54 years
Occupation Part owner of the Bathern Estate
Father George Bostock, European, deceased
Mother Unknown full blood
Married Married to Bella - who was known as Bella Bathern H/C
Children Bessie, born 1922 (Mrs Watty Bahern)
Cameron, born 26. 8.1930, single, lives at O.T.
June, born 23. 6.1934, father said to have been European, now Mrs John Ali Satour
Hazel, born 26.12.1938, father said to have been European
George Peter, born 23. 4.1942
Charlie, born 22.11.1944
Brian, born 3. 3.1948
(4) Mrs Agnes Miller 1/4C
Born August 1916 O.T. Station
Age 36 years
Father Said to have been European Henry Grainger
Mother Fannie Bathern H/C (wife of Angus Bathern, deceased)
Married Widow of W Miller H/C, deceased 10. 4.1951
Children Josie, born 20.10.1934 at Beetaloo, now at O.T.
Teresa, born 10. 2.1937 at Beetaloo now at Newcastle Waters
William, born 5. 6.1940 at O.T., now at O.T.
Alice, born 6. 8.1942 now at Convent Alice Springs
Margaret, born 16.11.1944 at O.T. now at Convent
Henry, born 1. 6.1949 at O.T., now at O.T.
(5) Mrs Hughie Bathern H/C
Born 1924 Beetaloo Downs
Age 28 years
Father Unknown European
Mother F/B aboriginal Therapin of Newcastle Waters
Married Hughie Bathern H/C, in Leprosarium
Children John 1/4C, father said to have been European Elmore Lewis
Murray H/C, born 15. 9.1942 at Beetaloo, now at St Mary's Alice Springs
Hughie (Tony), born 16.11.1944 at Beetaloo, now at St Mary's
Jean, born 6. 7.1946 at O.T., now at O.T.
Russell, born 16. 2.1948 at O.T., now at O.T.
Sheila, born 18. 2.1950 at O.T., now at O.T.
(6) Mrs Peter Bostock H/C
Born Unknown
Age About 45 years
Father Said to have been European Barney Keane
Mother Unknown F/B aboriginal
Married Wife of Peter Bostock
Children Bessie, born 1922 (Mrs Watty Bahern)
Cameron, born 26. 8.1930, single, lives at O.T.
June, born 23. 6.1934, father said to have been European, now Mrs John Ali Satour
Hazel, born 26.12.1938, father said to have been European
George Peter, born 23. 4.1942
Charlie, born 22.11.1944
Brian, born 3. 3.1948
Notes Said to have arrived at Beetaloo when about 10 years of age
with a Chinaman. Became known as late H M Bathern's daughter
and was married as such to Peter Bostock.
(7) Minnie Lansen or Lanson H/C
Born Calvert Hills, N.T.
Age About 63 years
Father Lansen, European, deceased
Mother F/B 'Joe' deceased
Married Not married ever, but now de facto of aboriginal Bruce Koocoomirri
Children All adults not in district
Jack Lowe 1/4C, father European Lowe
Alec Lowe 1/4C, father European Lowe
Dan Farrar 1/4C, father European Farra (?Farrer)
Harry Koop 1/4C, father European Koop
Clara (Mrs Roy Brown) 1/4C, father European Antilly
Notes The above information about her children was volunteered by
Minnie Lansen, and none of the children was sighted.
Dependants
Daisy Digilla, 76 years, blind
Lady Bungaminny, 70 years, widow
Meila Boolara, 66 years, widow
There are usually four dependants claimed for from O.T.
station, but the fourth - Lucy Judbirini or Cudbirini - is
at present living at Beetaloo.
Also at O.T. Station ex Tanumbirini were Barney No-mi-in-burra
and wife Kathleen Loomboondji. They are not employed or claimed
for as dependants. Kathleen is the daughter of Rita of Bauhinia
Downs, and she and Barney appear to wander in the area Tanumbirini,
Nutwood Downs, Bauhinia Downs and O.T. Station.
Births and Deaths
Births - Nil at O.T., See Beetaloo report.
Deaths - Information consolidated on the Beetaloo report.
Child Endowment
The various BAthern and Bostock families are all receiving regular
payments from Child Endowment Sources. As the children are born the
necessary applications are made by the General Manager Mr T Tiernan,
of Beetaloo.
Attached to this report is an application for Margaret Rose aged
about 8 years - date of birth on or about 1. 8.1944.
Father is Tom Dinty Brunara F/B
Mother is Julie Wongalla F/B
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 8 5
Employed adults 7 -
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1 5
Employed adults 1 1
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 2
6 - 10 1
11 - 14 2
15 - 18
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BAUHINIA DOWNS
Owner : Estate late H M Bathern
Manager : Mr Tom Hughes H/C Exempted
Situation :
Licence : Mr Tom Hume, Manager, No 1669, issued on 7. 7.1952
from Native Affairs Branch, Alice Springs
Inspection : Personal interview only with the Manager, at O.T. Station
Inspection Date : 9th October, 1952
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Tom Hume H/C Exempted
Age 61 years
Born On or about 18.12.1891 at Walhallow Station
Position Manager
Father Tom Hume, deceased, European
Mother Mrs Polly Hume F/B, deceased
Married Widower (de facto wife Alice F/B, deceased)
Children Percy Hume 3/4C, born about 1927, lives at Bauhinia Downs
with his father but is not employed there
Full Bloods
Lodger Ouanabbi, aged 27 years, Tchingali tribe, Tchungula group,
stockman, married, commenced end of August 1952.
Leonard, aged 19 years, Tchingali tribe, Tchungula group,
stockman, single.
Leo Baalamurra, aged 17 years, Tchingali tribe, Tchungula group,
stockman, single
Family Groups
Lodger Ouanabbi and
Wife Rita Waalburra, Tchingali tribe, Naamitta group, unemployed
Children Nil
Nagi Nagi, ex Roper River, aged about 40 years, unemployed
Wife Mabel Naamitta, Bin Binga tribe, aged about 34 years, not employed
Children Leonard, father Nagi Nagi, mother not Mabel, employed
Leo, father Nagi Nagi, mother not Mabel, employed
Jimmy, 12 years, not employed, father Nagi Nagi, mother not Mabel, employed
Hector 11 years, not employed, father Nagi Nagi, mother not Mabel, employed
Notes Nagi Nagi and Mabel are considered nomads and to be just sitting at
Bauhinia, because Leonard and Leo are employed..
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 4 2
Employed adults 3
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10 1
11 - 14 2
15 - 18 1
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
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BEETALOO DOWNS
Owner : Estate late H M Bathern
Trustees : Bagot Executor and Trustee Co
170 North Terrace, Adelaide
Estate : Beetaloo Downs, head station
O.T. Station - Out station
Bauhinia Downs - Out station
Manager : Mr R Tiernan, General Manager of the three stations
Situation : Beetaloo - 30 miles east of Newcastle Waters
O.T. - 110 miles north east of Beetaloo
Bauhinia Downs - 60 miles north of O.T.
Licence : R Tiernan, Manager, Number 1665, issued 7. 7.1952
W Bathern, part owner, No 1666, issued 7. 7.1952
P Bostock, part owner, No 1667, issued 7. 7.1952
H Bathern, part owner, No 1668, issued 7. 7.1952
T Hume, Manager of Bauhinia Downs, No 1669, issued 7. 7.1952
All the above Licences issued by the Native Affairs Office, Alice Springs
D Bathern, Manager of O.T., No 1278, issued 11.10.1952 (P.O. Bray)
Inspection Date : 8, 9, 10, 11th October, 1952
Beneficiaries of the Estate
W Bathern, P Bostock, H Bathern and the children of
Angus Bathern, deceased February 1943
W Miller, deceased 10th April, 1951.
Angus Bathern - Interest willed to widow Fannie Bathern, son Duncan Bathern
and daughter Barbara Bathern (deceased 30th August, 1952).
The late Barbara Bathern (unmarried), willed her interest to
her two sons Ron Bathern born November 1937 and John Bathern
born 26th November 1946.
The will gives absolute discretion to the trustees.
A credit is held by the Trust Co. and sums paid out on request to any
of the Angus Bathern beneficiaries.
W Miller - Interest willed to widow Agnes Miller, daughters Josie,
Teresa, Alice, Margaret, and sons William and Henry -
share and share alike. The Will gives absolute discretion
to the Trustees.
Note : Interest of original beneficiaries differs due to number of cattle
etc. on hand at the time of H M Bathern's death in January, 1941.
A payment of six pounds weekly is made to W Bathern, P Bostock, Duncan Bathern
and Hughie Bathern plus all clothing and stores without charge. These items are
all charged to the working expenses of the Station.
Cameron Bostock, son of Peter Bostock, receives three pounds ten shillings
weekly under the same arrangement.
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Part owners who work on the Station :-
W Bathern, P Bostock, Duncan Bathern and Hughie Bathern when present
(at the moment in the Leprosarium, Darwin).
Employed by the Station
Cameron Bostock - H/C, 22 years, single
Tom Hume - H/C, single, 61 years, manager of Bauhinia Downs
Minnie Lansen - H/C, cook at O.T.
'Sammy' Doolan - 1/4C, female, cook at Beetaloo Station
Aborigines (all males, no females employed)
European Name Aboriginal Name Age Occupation Status
Albert Oolonmarrie 30 Station Hand Married
Beetaloo Bruce Codulia 28 Station Hand Single
Ned Williambillcurrie 40 Station Hand Married
Jim Baalingie 28 Station Hand Married
Sam Oordinmudgie (or Wooderie) 54 Station Hand Married
Widgee Manulingie 35 Station Hand Married
Pompey Bingy 20 Station Hand Single
Powder Youmbulla 20 Station Hand Single
Deafie Marquika 25 Station Hand Married
Clipper Lerimbie (or Douan Gut Gurra) 22 Station Hand Single
Wallace Burangie 32 Station Hand Married
Leo Ondinna 17 Station Hand Single
All aborigines are from the Tchingali tribe.
Accomodation
Part Aboriginal
Station buildings consist of four substantial bungalow type structures,
after the style of Sidney Williams huts 60'*20' which they really are,
plus additions of verandahs, partitions, etc.
The four main buildings are in the form of a quadrangle, well spaced,
with a separate dining room - kitchen combination.
House No 1 : Occupied by Watty Bathern and family.
House No 2 : Occupied when at Beetaloo by Mr and Mrs Peter Bostock
Building No 3 : Store and Manager's residence. Three divisions -
Managers room and office, store and 'Sammy' Doolan's
quarters.
Building No 4 : Visitor's quarters, or for women and children visitors
from O.T., etc. Usually occupied by children during
school holidays.
Family Groups
Part Aboriginals
Watty Bathern H/C
Age 52 years
Born 1900 Beetaloo
Father Late H M Bathern (European)
Mother Norah F/B
Occupation Part owner of the Bathern estate
Wife Bessie (nee Bostock) H/C
Children Mona Barbara H/C, born 6.10.1939 Beetaloo
Harry H/C, born 30. 3.1942 Beetaloo
Walter H/C, born 26. 5.1944 Beetaloo
David Ernest H/C, born 17.12.1947 Alice Springs
Janice H/C, born 23.10.1950 Beetaloo
Bessie Bathern (nee Bostock) H/C
Age 30 years
Born June 1922 Beetaloo
Father Peter Bostock H/C
Mother Bella Bostock H/C
Husband Watty Bathern, above
Children Mona Barbara H/C, born 6.10.1939 Beetaloo
Harry H/C, born 30. 3.1942 Beetaloo
Walter H/C, born 26. 5.1944 Beetaloo
David Ernest H/C, born 17.12.1947 Alice Springs
Janice H/C, born 23.10.1950 Beetaloo
Sammy Doolan 1/4C, female
Age About 40 years
Born Beetaloo
Father Late H M Bathern
Mother Charlotte H/C, deceased
Husband De facto to C Turner (European), deceased 1947
Children Charlotte Turner, born October 1929, whereabouts unknown
All of the above information was taken from Station records and
information supplied by Mr Tiernan.
Aboriginal
Father Ned Yoolam Birri Currie or Williambillcurrie, 40 years
Mother Doris Yoolooboora, 29 years
Children MacArthur, born 19.11.1943 at Beetaloo
Father Albert Colonmarrie, 30 years
Mother Jinny Carjunbah, 20 years, group Ngunguri
Children Delma, born 14. 5.1950 at Beetaloo
Harold, born 22. 3.1952 at Beetaloo
Father Jim Baalingie, 42 years
Mother Amy Coorandilla, 30 years
Children Nil
Husband Widgee Manulingie, 35 years
Wife Ruby Minagiga, 62 years
Husband Sam Wooderie (or Cordinmudgie), 40 years
Wife Ruby No 2 Bobilla, blind
Husband Wallace Burangie
Wife Noreen Widgieburn, 20 years
Husband Deafie Marquika
Wife Jeannette Alloo Gurenna, 16 years
Most of the above males were not sighted.
Child Endowment
All half caste families receive payments regularly. No applications
have ever been made for full blood Aboriginals. Applications for the
undermentioned accompany this report :-
(1) Ned and Doris and child Macarthur (above)
(2) Albert and Jinny and children Delma and Harold (above)
Dependants
Lucy Judgirini or Cudipinni, 70 years, widow
Norah Kilambie, 70 years, blind
Sophie Chandoormilla, 80 years, widow, blind
Kitty Bundongie, 80 years, blind and deaf
Sarah Jinburrgoo, 65 years, widow
Dolly Kolunka, 66 years (husband - Leprosarium)
Donald Moorulla, 80 years, blind
Note - Since writing the rough draft of this report at Beetaloo,
Sophie Chandoormilla has died. Date 16.10.1952. She is eligible
for Maintenance payments to this date.
Births and Deaths
Births since last inspection
Father Albert Oolonmarrie
Mother Jinny Carjunbah
Child Harold, born 22. 3.1952
Deaths since last inspection
Mary Bathern H/C
Age 7 weeks
Died 26.12.1951
Cause Influenza
Information Completed by Constable Stott
Nellie F/B
Age 70 years
Died 30. 4.1952 O.T. Station
Cause Old Age
Information Completed by Constable Stott
Barbara Bathern H/C
Age 33 years
Died 30. 8.1952
Cause Stated by Mr Tiernan that following an operation in Darwin
two years ago, the deceased never fully recovered, but was
always sickly. She was toldto return to the Hospital three
months after the operationbut she did not go back.
Information Constable R Brown
Notes The deceased, although unmarried, had two children -
(1) Ronald, born November 1937, father unknown but said
to be a full blood. Born in Darwin Hospital.
(2) John, born 26.11.1946, father unknown, but said to have
been a full blood. Attending the Convent in Alice Springs.
Born in Darwin Hospital.
Sophie Chandoormilla F/B
Age 85 years approximately
Died 16.10.1952
School
Half caste children from O.T. and Beetaloo have been regular attendants
at St Mary's Hostel, and the Convent, both in Alice Springs. A full list
of the children now attending may be found on File 51/638.
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 12 10
Employed adults 11 -
Children
0 - 2 1 1
3 - 5
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18 1 1
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 3 2
Employed adults 3 2
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 1
6 - 10 1
11 - 14 1
15 - 18
Children of half caste families who are attending school away
from Beetaloo are not included in the above totals.
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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
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 16 17
Employed adults 15 4
Children
0 - 2 6 3
3 - 5 8
6 - 10 7 4
11 - 14 1 1
15 - 18 4 2
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 4 2
Employed adults 4
Children
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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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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
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 35 30
Employed adults 27 6
Children
0 - 2 1 8
3 - 5 1 7
6 - 10 11 4
11 - 14 6 4
15 - 18 3 3
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 4
Employed adults 4
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 1
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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
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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
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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
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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
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 32 25
Employed adults 32 9
Children
0 - 2 3 7
3 - 5 3 3
6 - 10 5
11 - 14 2
15 - 18 1 3
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5 1
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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
Census
Male Female
Total adults 27 13
Employed adults 24 11
Children
0 - 2 5 2
3 - 5 4 3
6 - 10 3 6
11 - 14 2 2
15 - 18 1 3
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2 2
3 - 5 2
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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
Census
Male Female
Total adults 15 13
Employed adults 15 6
Children
0 - 2 2 6
3 - 5 1 2
6 - 10 5
11 - 14 3 3
15 - 18 3
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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
Census 30. 6.1952
Male Female
Total adults 24 19
Employed adults 19 3
Children
0 - 2 4 1
3 - 5 1 1
6 - 10 4
11 - 14
15 - 18 1
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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.
School Children
Census
Male Female
Total adults 18 14
Employed adults 16 6
Children
0 - 2 2
3 - 5 3
6 - 10 2 2
11 - 14 1
15 - 18
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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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
Census
Male Female
Total adults 8 3
Employed adults 7 2
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 1 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 2
6 - 10 1 1
11 - 14 1
15 - 18
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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
Census
Male Female
Total adults 13 16
Employed adults 8 3
Children
0 - 2 2 5
3 - 5 1 2
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults
Employed adults
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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HENBURY STATION
Owner : G W Pearce (resident)
Manager : R W Shepherd
Situation : SSW of Alice Springs - 83 miles on
main Alice Springs - Adelaide Road
Licence : G W Pearce, No 1257, issued 11.12.1951
R W Shepherd, No 1258, issued 11.12.1951
Inspection Date : 11.12.1951
Employees
Part Aboriginal
David (Sonny) Swan 1/4C, 55 years, Head Stockman, married
Harry Forrester H/C, 42 years, general hand, married
Kitty H/C, 55 years, domestic, single
Ida Abbott H/C, 30 years, domestic, married
Aboriginal
Name Tribe Age Occupation Notes
Chimney Aranda 55 years General Hand Widower
William Aranda 40 Stockman Married
Jacky Luritcha 26 Goat Shepherd Married
Fogarty 7/8C Aranda 20 Stockman Single
Leonard Aranda 35 Stockman Married
Gordan 3/4C 30 Stockman Married
Stanley 5/8C 20 Stockman Single
Tim 3/4C 60 General Hand Married
Brassy Aranda 20 Stockman Single
Bobbie 7/8C 28 Stockman Married
Arthur Luritcha 22 Stockman Married
Corrigan Aranda 30 Stockman Married
Laby Aranda 20 Stockman/General Hand Single
Fred Aranda 65 Gardener Widower
Dicky 5/8C 18 Stockman Single
Note - All the above employees at Henbury are so sophicated that none
of them can remember their aboriginal names.
Molly Aranda 60 Domestic Married
Susan 5/8C 19 Domestic Single
Short Rosie Aranda 30 Domestic Single
August 7/8C 20 Domestic Single
Peggy Luritcha 25 Domestic Married
Ivy 3/4C 30 Domestic Married
Accomodation
Hut occupied by Part-aboriginal Sonny Swan
Single boys hut (three boys)
Tim's hut
Hut Number 1
Hut Number 2
Hut Number 3
Hut Number 4
Hut Number 5
Hut Number 6
Hut Number 7
Hut Number 8
Fred's Hut
Schneider's Hut
Family Groups
Part Aboriginal
Name Sonny (David) Swan 1/4C
Occupation Head Stockman
Age 53 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Horseshoe Bend
Married De Facto wife Florrie F/B, Aranda, 45 years
Father Gus Elliot, European, deceased
Mother Lil. H/C, deceased
Children Stanley 5/8C, 24 years, born Hermannsburg, employed Henbury
Susan 5/8C, 21 years, born Henbury, employed Henbury
Dicky 5/8C, 19 years, born Henbury, employed Henbury
Ronnie 5/8C, 11 years, born Tempe Downs
Annesley 5/8C, 8 1/2 years, born Hermannsburg, male
Christabel 5/8C, 6 years, born Hermannsburg
Kathleen 5/8C, 3 years, born Alice Springs
Name Kitty H/C
Occupation
Age 55 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Idracowra
Married Widow
Father Chas Fenom, European, deceased
Mother Old Jinny F/B, Aranda, deceased
Children Nil
Name Harry Forrester H/C
Occupation
Age 42 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Unknown
Married De Facto to Mary 7/8C
Father Mr Forrester, European
Mother Unknown
Children Ray, 2 years, born Henbury (father said to have been
Corrigan, full blood making Ray also full blood.)
Valda 3/4C, 8 years, born Henbury, father Harry Forrester
Notes Harry Forrester was not sighted, and the above particulars
were given by G W Pearce
Full Bloods
Name Tim 3/4C
Occupation General Hand
Age 60 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Idracowra
Married Molly F/B, Aranda, 60 years
Father Old Yankee F/B
Mother Leisha H/C, deceased
Children Bobbie, 28 years
Mary, 26 years
Vera, deceasded
Fogarty, 21 years
August (female), 19 years
Name Gordan 3/4C
Occupation Stockman
Age 30 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Hermannsburg
Married Ida 5/8C
Father Jewel F/B, Aranda
Mother Doris H/C, deceased
Children Glanice or Glenis 3/4C, 10 years, born Angas Downs, female
Barry or Perry, 7 years, male, born Henbury, father said to
have been Bobby Draper, European. If this is correct
then Barry is only 3/16th aboriginal.
Ralph 3/4C, 4 years, male, born Hermannsburg
Douglas 3/4C, 3 years, male, born Hermannsburg
Name Ida 5/8C
Occupation
Age 30 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Idracowra
Married
Father Johnson Braedon H/C, deceased
Mother Mowie 3/4C, deceased
Children Glanice or Glenis 3/4C, 10 years, born Angas Downs, female
Barry or Perry, 7 years, male, born Henbury, father said to
have been Bobby Draper, European. If this is correct
then Barry is only 3/16th aboriginal.
Ralph 3/4C, 4 years, male, born Hermannsburg
Douglas 3/4C, 3 years, male, born Hermannsburg
Name Ivy 3/4C
Occupation
Age 30 years
Date of Birth
Place of Birth Idracowra
Married To Corrigan F/B
Father Old Yankee F/B
Mother Leisha H/C
Children Clem 7/8C, male, 4 years, born Henbury
Daphne 7/8C, 18 months, fenale
Name Bobbie (Armstrong) 7/8C
Occupation
Age 23 years
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Married Elsie F/B
Father
Mother
Children Beaufort F/B, 2 years, born about June 1949 Henbury
Name Jacky F/B
Occupation
Age
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Married Mary F/B
Father
Mother
Children Nil
Child Endowment
Ida Abbott and 4 children
Mrs David Swan and 4 children
Elsie Armstrong and 1 child
Ivy Elliott and 2 children
Mary Forrester and 2 children
Census
Part Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 2 1
Employed adults 2 1
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
Aboriginal
Male Female
Total adults 16 12
Employed adults 16 7
Children
0 - 2 2 2
3 - 5 3 1
6 - 10 1 1
11 - 14 1 1
15 - 18
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TEMPE DOWNS STATION
Owner : Estate late F A Hince
Manager : Joseph James O'Brien
Situation : 143 miles by graded road S.W. of Alice Springs
Licence : J J O'Brien, No 1259, issued 12.12.1951
T J O'Brien, No 1260, issued 12.12.1951
Inspection Date : 12th December 1951
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Jack Coulter H/C, 45 years, General Hand
Aboriginal
Name Tribe Age Occupation Notes
Toby Luritcha 36 years Stockman Married
Stanley Aranda 35 Stockman Single
Mugget Luritcha 35 General Hand Married
Alice Aranda 20 Domestic Married
Emma Aranda 36 Domestic Deserted wife
Family Groups
Part Aboriginals
Name Jack Coulter H/C
Age 45 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Blood's Creek, South Australia
Married De Facto wife Tilly F/B
Father Bob Coulter, European, deceased
Mother Minnie F/B
Children Sid 3/4C, born 1. 2.1940 at Glen Helen
Kevin 3/4C, born 21. 1.1946 at Mt Quin
Milly 3/4C, born 2. 3.1947 at Mt Quin
Aboriginals
Name Toby Cuminji
Tribe Luritcha
Age 36 years
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Married Dolly, Luritcha, 18 years, born Tempe Downs
Children Valerie F/B, born 1. 9.1949 at Henbury
Name Nugget 7/8C
Tribe Luritcha
Age 35 years
Date of Birth
Place of Birth Hermannsburg
Married Alice
Father
Mother
Children Helen, born 1.11.1948 at Alice Springs
Hen, born 5.12.1950 at Doctor's Stones
Aged and Infirm
Minnie, about 65 years, Coulter's mother
Widgety Cundoonda, about 80 years, born Tempe Downs, Toby's father
Jemima, about 70 years
Gingewarra, about 90 years
Jimmy the Pig, about 40 years, mentally affected but harmless
Cowing, about 55 years
Weetawarra, 60 years
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 5 9
Employed adults 3 2
Children
0 - 2 2
3 - 5 1 2
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 1
Employed adults 1
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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ERLDUNDA STATION
Owner / Manager : Mr S H Stanes
Situation : 132 miles from Alice Springs (S) on main Alice Springs - Adelaide Road
Licence : S H Stanes
S G Stanes
Alex Barney
Applications made in Finke 21.10.1951. Not received yet.
Inspection Date : 25th and 26th October 1951
Employees
Part Aboriginal
Gilpin Ward H/C, 45 years, general hand, married
Kenny Forrester H/C, 45 years, stockman
Chinaman Ted (Chong) Chinese / Aboriginal, 60 years, stockman, married
Aboriginals
Name Tribe Age Occupation Notes
Yackidy Luritcha 42 years General Hand Married
Bill Luritcha 55 Stockman Single
Tiger Luritcha 16 Stockboy Single
Tom Brady Luritcha 60 Stockman Married
Neil Nginga Luritcha 22 Stockman Single
Moomoo Luritcha 33 Stockman Married
Percy Luritcha 29 Stockman Single
Jimmy Luritcha 35 Stockman Married
Note - Of all the above employees only Yackidy, Tom Brady and Chinaman Ted
can be considered permanent. All the others are part time employees only
and may work only for a few weeks or months at a time.
Molly Aranda 60 Domestic Widow
Nellie Luritcha 30 Domestic Single
Topsy Luritcha 19 Domestic Single
Note - In all cases where no native name is mentioned, the aborigine
concerned cannot or will not give a tribal name.
Credits of Employees
Chinaman Ted
Bill
Tom Brady
Yackidy
Neil Nginga
Family Groups
Aboriginals
Yackidy and Biddy
Jimmy and Mabel Ngingula
Moomoo and Dinnymia (Kulgera)
Tom Brady Weenita and Legs
Part Aboriginals
Name Gilpin Ward H/C
Tribe
Age 45 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Unknown
Father Mr Ward, European, Camel Driver
Mother F/B, deceased
Married Emmie F/B
Children
Name Kenny Forrester H/C
Tribe
Age 45 years
Date of Birth Unknown
Place of Birth Unknown
Father W Forrester, European, deceased
Mother F/B, deceased
Married Single
Children
Name Chinaman Ted Chong Ch/Abo/Euro
Tribe
Age 60 years
Date of Birth
Place of Birth Not Known
Father Chong, Chinese cook at Idracowra
Mother Leisha H/C at Idracowra
Married Maggie F/B, deceased
Children John 5/8 Abo 1/4 Chinese 1/8 White, 18 years
Hesche 5/8 Abo 1/4 Chinese 1/8 White, 12 years
Nancy 5/8 Abo 1/4 Chinese 1/8 White, 8 years
Mack 5/8 Abo 1/4 Chinese 1/8 White, 13 months
Note - None of the above 'Part Aboriginals' was sighted. They are
all at a stock camp, or on a fencing job.
Native Camp
Two or three family groups and their relations, to
all intents and purposes nomads, sit down at Erldunda
for the greater part of their lives. The men, with one
exception, are able bodied, two of them are convicted
persons (Wongwi and Boola*) and the group exists by
the sale of dingo scalps and very occasionally a
week or two in work, plus gambling and the hand outs
they receive from Station employees.
The Station refuses any responsibility fot these
people, they have been hunted away, at times, but always
return. They are all in good health and the women are
fat, even those with babies.
* = Spaller crossed out and replaced with Boola.
Old Men
Miaworra, 80 years, blind
Waabaaba, not sighted, hunting
Old Women
Nginga Nginga, 65 years, wife of Shanks (Tempe Downs)
Ngingoolda, 60 years
Winya, 80 years, very old woman
Single Women
Kulgula, not sighted
Coonjita, hunting
Families
Riley, (not sighted), not in locality
Jesse Miora, about 32 years, Luritcha
Jean, infant about 12 months
Darby Tilyoonga, not sighted, hunting
Nabalterrie, 40 years
Daisy Bell, not sighted, hunting
Louie, about 7 years
Meatuga, female, about 4 years, not sighted
Muringa, female, about 15 months
Wongwi, about 38 years, Luritcha, son of Shanks
Geboa, about 28 years, Luritcha
Nola, about 16 months old
Spaller Tabalterrie, about 30 years, Luritcha
Kiu Kiu, about 25 years, Luritcha
Willie, born about August 1950
Births
Forms have been completed for the following
Jean, age about 12 months, father Riley, mother Jesse Miora
Muringa, female, age about 15 months, father Darby Tilyoonga, mother Nabalterrie
Mola, age about 16 months, father Wongwi, mother Geboa
Willie, age about 15 months, father Boola (Spaller crossed out), mother Kiu Kiu
An incomplete form has been left with the Station people
for Mack, 18 months old son of Chinaman Ted, for completion
when convenient.
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UMBEARRA STATION (ADNANTA)
Owner : Messrs Harris and Russell
Manager : Mr W J Russell
Situation : 35 miles east of Kulgera Station. The southern boundary
of the holding is also the South Australian border.
Licence : J W Russell, No 1528, issued 2. 7.1951
Mrs L W Hunter, No 1529, issued 2. 7.1951
Inspection Date :28th October 1951
Employees
Nil
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MULGA PARK
Owner : Fogarty Bros.
Manager : Mr E Fogarty
Situation : 260 miles SW of Alice Springs
Licence : Issued at Elliott by Constable Stott
Licesces were not sighted at the holding as the
interview occurred away from the homestead
Inspection Date : 8th November 1951
Employees
Hector
Darby
Robin
Murrell
Spider
Paddy
Nugget
Carogin
Captain
All the above came from Auvergne except Spider and Paddy who
came from Maranboy.
Census
Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 8
Employed adults 8
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CURTIN SPRINGS
Owner / Manager : O C Andrew
Situation : South west of Alice Springs - 220 miles
Licence :O Andrew, No 990, issued 18. 9.1951
Inspection Date :7th November 1951
Employees
Jimmy Sidai, 22 years, Luritcha, stockman, single
Counterfoot, 19 years, Luritcha, stockman, single
Max Mumbine, 21 years, Luritcha, stockman, single
Census
Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 3
Employed adults 3
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ANGAS DOWNS STATION
Owner : Arthur and Milton Liddle
Manager : Milton Liddle
Situation : 214 miles SW of Alice Springs via Erldunda
Station, 196 miles via old Mt Quin Station.
Licence : Milton Liddle, No 994, issued 4.10.1951
Arthur Liddle, No 995, issued 4.10.1951
Don Mack H/C, No 996, issued 4.10.1951
Inspection Date :10th November 1951
Employees
Aboriginal
Ingabad, 21 years, Pitjantjara, laundress and goat shepherd, commenced 27.10.1951
Part Aboriginal
Don Mack H/C, 23 years, exempted, General Hand
Rations
Mentions the wife of the Manager, namely Polly Naabutt F/B.
Aged and Infirm
Chubagul, mother of employee Ingabad, 70 years
Bayula, female, 55 - 60 years
Guntjuminnie, male, 75 years
All the above are Pitjantjara.
Family Groups
Name Milton Liddle 1/4C
Age 38 years
Date of Birth 23. 8.1915
Place of Birth Deep Well
Father William Hurle Liddle, European
Mother Mary Earwaker H/C
Married De facto wife Polly Naabutt F/B, Alowara, aged about 28 years
Children Robert 5/8C, born 6. 3.1939 Hatches Creek
Anthony 5/8C, born 13. 9.1940 Hatches Creek
Barbara 5/8C, born 23. 2.1942 Alice Springs
Michael 5/8C, born 5.11.1944 Alice Springs
Patricia 5/8C, born 5. 6.1946 Alice Springs
Notes Robert and Anthony are living with their grandmother
in Alice Springs and attending the Convent School.
Barbara and Michael are boarding at the Convent.
Patricia is at Angas Downs with her mother. The
parents are anxious that she attend school next
tear.
Name Don Mack H/C Aboriginal / Italian, exempted
Age 25 years
Date of Birth About 1926
Place of Birth Harts Range
Father Tony Leshio, Italian
Mother Katie F/B, Bushy Park
Married Single, but made recent application for marriage with Nellie F/B
Notes Nellie is not now at Angas Downs, but despite urgent
pleas to reconsider his plans regarding Nellie, Mack is
still rather inclined to press his application. He uis to
give a definite decision on his next visit to Alice Springs.
Name Kevin H/C, infant
Tribe
Age 12 months
Date of Birth On or about 10.12.1950
Place of Birth Angas Downs Station
Father Said by mother to have been Kevin Ware of Curtin Springs Station
Mother Ingabad F/B, about 21 years, Pitjantjara
Aboriginals
Father Said to be Kevin Ware, European, Curtin Springs
Mother Ingabad F/B, about 21 years, Pitjantjara
Child Kevin H/C, aged about 12 months
General Comments
Angas Downs Station is situated on the usual
trade route for aborigines between Areyonga and Ernabella.
This means that groups of natives are passing to and fro
throughout the year in numbers up to 100 - men, women and
children. They usually sit down for a few days at Angas
Downs and quite a few of them are attended to for medical
requirements. It is considered that quantities of
necessities for this purpose should be supplied to the
owners of Angas Downs.
The owners of the Station are trying hard to establish
the holding but have had many useless or inferior bores
put down. Even the water supply at the present proposed
homestead site is not suitable at the moment.
Finances are handled by agents (Bennett and Fisher)
and the owners are limited in their spending capacity.
Until the Station is more firmly on its feet than
at present very little was to be expected in the way of
total compliance with the Regulations, but the owners are
sympathetic in their attitude to the provisions.
Census
Full Blood Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 2
Employed adults 2
Children
0 - 2 1
3 - 5 1 2
6 - 10 1
11 - 14
15 - 18
Part Aboriginals
Male Female
Total adults 1 4
Employed adults 2
Children
0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 18
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