Queensland State Archives
Item ID ITM2043631
Start Date 01/01/1915 (approximate)
End Date 31/12/1916 (exact)
Access Status Summary Open
Previous System Identifiers  A/58922; SRS4354/1/14; A1 Item ID 2043631
"Lists of Aboriginal people living at various settlements to be used for war census purposes.
Census purposes refers to using Aboriginal people for home front duties such as, labourers and stockmen."
(Full digital copy availavle at Queensland State Archives.)

Irvinebank

List of civilised aboriginals between the ages of 18 and 45 years showing

Format - Name, Abode, Occupation

Willie Murrie, Boomoo - Cairns Chillagoe Rly. Line, Stockman
Jack, Watsonville, None
Toby, Emuford, None
Charlie, Mt Albion near Ir'bank, None
Jimmy, Mt Albion near Ir'bank, None
Jack Bennett, Irvinebank, None

A number of aboriginals in this District left here about 4 mths.
ago on a walk about and are said to have gone to Mt. Garnet and Bauford.
The aboriginals here say they do not think they will return here.
There are several others in camp, but they are over 45 yrs. of age.

Accounts with credit

Format - Name, Sex, Adult/Child

Willie Murrie, M, A
Willie Moore, M, A
Quimbo, M, A
Nellie Casino, F, A
Laura Casino, F, A

Signed Howell Act. Sergt. 526.

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