Cardwell Police Letterbook 1916 - 1934


POLICE STATION CARDWELL LETTERBOOKS 1916 - 1934 These extracts have been taken from the letterbooks of the Cardwell Police Station from 1916 to 1934 as follows 14. 8.1916 - 5. 8.1918 POL 12F/G1 6. 8.1918 - 30. 3.1921 POL 12F/G2 1. 4.1921 - 30. 5.1922 POL 12F/G3 30. 5.1922 - 29. 4.1924 POL 12F/G4 1. 5.1924 - 1. 6.1925 POL 12F/G5 1. 6.1925 - 31. 5.1926 POL 12F/G6 28. 5.1926 - 17. 3.1927 POL 12F/G7 22. 3.1927 - 17. 7.1928 POL 12F/G8 18. 7.1928 - 3. 8.1929 POL 12F/G9 6. 8.1929 - 27. 5.1930 POL 12F/G10 27. 5.1930 - 22. 9.1930 POL 12F/G11 23. 9.1930 - 4. 2.1931 POL 12F/G12 4. 2.1931 - 7.12.1931 POL 12F/G13 7.12.1931 - 10.11.1932 POL 12F/G14 14.11.1932 - 2. 5.1933 POL 12F/G15 1. 5.1933 - 11.11.1933 POL 12F/G16 14.11.1933 - 22. 8.1934 POL 12F/G17 These letterbooks are held at the Queensland State Archives. The following extracts have appeared in my Queensland Aboriginal Notes series. Copyright Paul Mackett 2006 22. 8.1916 Toby Hutchinson @ Toby Smoko wanted for removal from Ravenshoe to Hull River. Handed over to Super, Hull River. 29. 8.1916 Joe Davison, about 40 years old, 5ft 8in, native of Liverpool Creek 9.10.1916 Mentions Dandy, employed by Mr Herbert William Choolijohn Yama, William's gin, and their infant Willaim and family are wanted for removal to Hull River 10.10.1916 Aborigines under removal Willie Dean Toby One Finger @ Toby Six Fingers @ Johnny Two Thumbs 12.10.1916 The following to be removed to Hull River Willie Murray Rosie, his gin The are in the Ingham Police District. Also mentions Billy Pumbilo 15.10.1916 The following will be on Liverpool Creek Peter Womgan Joe Nungarra 24.10.1916 Native Tracker Johnnie Roberts 2.11.1916 Sambo Coolundra and gin said to be on the Tully River. 14.11.1916 The following are with the Cardwell Blacks in the Ingham district Wm Choolijohn Yama and her unnamed infant No trace of the following Tommy Wambini and his son aged 9 years Polly, Tommy's gin The following are about Cedar Creek Willie Dean Toby One Finger @ Toby Six Fingers @ Johnny Two Thumbs Mick One Eye 21.11.1916 The following are at Cedar Creek Willie Dean Toby One Finger @ Toby Six Fingers @ Johnny Two Thumbs Sambo Coolundra and gin Tommy Boongarry and gin Albert Maggie Minnie 28.11.1916 The following are in the Ingham district with the whole Cardwell Tribe Willie Murray Rosie, his gin 28.11.1916 The following are in the Ingham district Wm Choolijohn Yama, his gin and their infant 5.12.1916 The following are at Cedar Creek Willie Dean Toby One Finger @ Toby Six Fingers @ Johnny Two Thumbs Sambo Coolundra and gin Tommy Boongarry and gin Albert Maggie Minnie 18. 1.1917 Jimmy Wairuna not in district 18. 1.1917 Mentions Tracker Johnnie Andrew Illage, H/C, 36 yrs Polly and 2 month old female infant 18. 1.1917 The following absconded from Cardwell Kitty, Tracker's gin Maggie Tracker doesnt want Kitty as she was forced on him by the Cardwell blacks. His real gin is at Cedar Creek. 18. 1.1917 Tracker Johnnie Roberts wants leave Davey Bunting and his gin from Hull River as replacement 30. 1.1917 Tracker Johnnie Roberts says his real wife is Grace at Cedar Creek. Kitty not his legal wife. 20. 2.1917 The following have not absconded from Hull River Bourbon Tinkum Tommy Uncle 1. 3.1917 Tracker Johnnie Roberts to go on leave Davey Bunting and his gin Connie arrived to replace Johnnie. 17. 3.1917 Mentions Jimmy Wairuna and his gin 10. 4.1917 Mentions Jimmy Wairuna and his gin 24. 4.1917 Joe Davison at Hull River 2. 5.1917 Tracker Fighting Tommy and his gin Nellie arrested and now at Cardwell 10. 5.1917 Tracker Fighting Tommy and his gin Nellie sent to Hull River 9. 6.1917 Tracker Johnnie Roberts at Cedar Creek on leave 29. 6.1917 Larry Hann in the Ravenshoe / Innisfail / Liverpool Creek area. Also mentions Tracker Johnnie Roberts 4. 7.1917 Arrest of Mad Tommy, absconder from Hull River 27. 7.1917 Mentions Mad Tommy 15. 8.1917 Mentions Larry Hann 15. 8.1917 Tracker Johnnie Roberts still not back 16. 8.1917 Wanted for removal from Hull River to Barambah Sambo Coolundra Bella, his gin Albert Minnie, his gin The above are on the Tully River again Tommy Boongarry and gin supposed to be in the Tully scrub 14. 9.1917 Whereabouts of Willie Murray Rosie, his gin Mentions an old Aborigine named George 15. 9.1917 Collin Quimber returned to Hull River Frank Quimber is Collin's brother Jimmy Kellengin also known as Jimmy Murray 18. 9.1917 Davy Bunting and his gin Connie returning to Hull River Tommy Rosser and his gin Polly have been in the Police in the Northern Territory. No trace of Tracker Johnnie Roberts 24. 9.1917 Sambo Coolundra and his gin Bella arrested. Wanted on removal order from Hull River to Barambah 24. 9.1917 The following wanted on removal Hull River to Barambah Albert at Innisfail Minnie, Albert's gin, in the scrub on the Tully River Tommy Boongarry, in the scrub on the Tully River Tommy's gin died two months ago on the Upper Tully river 24. 9.1917 Mentions Sambo Coolundra and his gin Bella Albert at Innisfail Larry Hann Tommy Boongarry Minnie, Albert's gin 26. 9.1917 Albert back at the Tully River 29. 9.1917 Mentions Sambo Coolundra and his gin Bella 29.10.1917 Mentions Norah, absconder from Hull River and her Husband. Getting removal order to send her to Barambah. Albert and his gin Minnie @ Emma arrested. Wanted on R.O. to Barambah. 10.11.1917 Following taken to Townsville Albert Minnie Norah 19.11.1917 Mad Tommy certified insane 16.12.1917 Mad Tommy 22. 1.1918 Mentions Norah Minnie 25. 3.1918 The following died at Hull River in the cyclone on 10. 2.1918 John Martin Kenny, Superintendent Yolande Kathleen Kenny, his daughter Tommy Mckenzie, Aborigine Nellie, his wife Old Billy Clumpoint 26. 3.1918 Wreck of fishing lugger Shamrock on 16. 3.1918 Rescued were Jentara Osuda, Japanese diver Giblet, Aboriginal native of Temple Bay Gibson, ditto Tommy, ditto Jack, Aboriginal native of Clearmont, Cape York Thompson, Aboriginal native of Night Island Tiger, Aboriginal native of Kendall River, Gulf George, ditto Aborigines aged 17 - 24 years. Japanese aged 24 years. Three Japanese and one Aborigine drowned. 2. 5.1918 Absconders from Hull River Jack Toorak Flora Horning Near Valley of Lagoons 13. 6.1918 No trace of the following Frank Jack Peter Charley Shipshape 16. 7.1918 Arrested at Ingham were Jack Toorak Flora Horning Being returned to Palm Island 5. 9.1918 Mentions following wanted for removal to Barambah Willie Murray Rosie, his gin 30. 9.1918 Whereabouts of Giblet, survivor of the Shamrock. Native of Temple Bay, Cape York. 3.10.1918 Following absconders from Hull river arrested Billy Ginger Tommy Springcart Charlie Churiman Paddy Chogur Nellie Rag Sent to Townsville on way to Palm Island 8.10.1918 Giblet 19.10.1918 Arrested Hector @ Johnny Mahngun Sent to Palm Island 13.12.1918 Following sent to Palm Island Johnny Irgoraman 23.12.1918 Following sent to Palm Island Willie Ingham 23.12.1918 Following sent to Palm Island Charlie Mailman Yankey Charlie Nellie, Yankey's gin Deserters from Hull River 26.12.1918 Following sent to Palm Island Joe Kingin Fred Elmurra Tommy Jarquin Maggie All deserters from Hull River 8. 1.1919 List of names of Aborigines arrested and sent to Palm Island Settlement as deserters from Hull River Settlement under Ministers Open Order No 303AR Billy Ginger Tommy Spring Cart Charlie Churiman Nellie Rag, Charlie's gin Paddy Chogur Johnny Mahngun Johnny Irgoraman Willie Ingham Charlie Mailman Yankey Charlie Nellie, Yankey's gin Fred Elmurra Tommy Jarquin Joe Kingun Maggie, Joe's gin 8. 1.1919 List of names of absconding Aborigines now known to the Police who are required for removal to Palm Island under Ministers Order No 303AR, as deserters from Hull River Names Remarks Dilly Boy and gin Davisons. Liverpool Ck Maggie Tully River Scrub Tommy Brooks and gin Tully River Scrub Tommy Ging-Ah-Ging and gin Tully River Scrub or liverpool Ck Adam and gin Cuttins. Clump Point Johnny Mapoon Cuttins. Clump Point Tommy One Eye & gin Minnie Liverpool Ck Toby Smoke Ho Valley of Lagoons Tommy Sorefoot Liverpool Creek Sandy and gin Liverpool Creek Old Billy Porters. Clump Point Mary, Kitty, Ginnie, Flora Porters. Clump Point Jack Porters. Clump Point 8. 1.1919 The undermentioned aborigines are old deserters from Hull River and are gazetted in Police Gazette 1917 No 43 Page 343. Charlie King Jimmy Killingin Charlie Splain Davy Splaine H/C Jacob Monkey Billy Pumbilo Harry Brown Frank Quimber Jimmy Wiarruna Nellie Murray Daisy, a child Annie Nellie King Olm Man Billy Murray Jimmy Darcy These Aborigines are the original Cardwell tribe and deserted at different times during the years 1915 and 1916 and were reported as deserters by the late Superintendent J M Kenny on 9.12.1916. And they run in the Ranges between the head of the Murray River and Mr abbotts on the Herbert River near Ingham. 10. 4.1919 Tracker Davey Bunting and his gin Connie deserted from Cardwell 22. 4.1919 re Tracker Davey Bunting and his gin Connie deserters from Cardwell. Mentions Jack Toorack, 35 yrs, native of Lindhurst Stn Flora, his gin, 30 yrs, native of Bowen Jack and Flora from Palm Island 19.11.1919 Willie Murray and Rosie Murray at Elma Grove near Ingham 25.12.1919 Mentions Willie Murray and Rosie Murray 16. 1.1920 Re Willie Murray and Rosie Murray. Mentions Paddy, on the Murray River 7. 4.1920 Arrest of 3 absconding Aborigines on the Murray River Bob Polly Poppet Belonged to hull River and later sent to Palm Island 27. 4.1920 Willie Murray and Rosie Murray 5. 5.1920 Tracker Jack Toorack wants to go on leave Married with children. Still has a son at Palm Island. 13. 5.1920 Arrest of 4 Aborigines on the Tully River All Hull River deserters. 18. 5.1920 Tracker Tommy Dodd from Palm Island to replace Tracker Toorack. 28. 6.1920 Re murder of Tommy Gobbler. Mentions Jimmy who was arrested on 22. 2.1915 at Cardwell. Remanded to Mt Garnet and left for there together with Hooligan, Alick and Jack. Also mentions Murdering Jimmy. 14. 7.1920 Tracker Jack Toorack not returned from Palm Island 26. 7.1920 Tracker Jack Toorack returned 3. 9.1920 Re Willie Murray and Rosie Murray 10. 9.1920 Re Murdering Jimmy @ Wild Jimmy. Also mentions Tommy Gobbler 29. 9.1920 Re Murdering Jimmy @ Wild Jimmy. 29. 9.1920 Re Willie Murray and Rosie Murray. Mentions Tommy 7.10.1920 Removal Order to Palm Island for Murdering Jimmy 5.11.1920 The following do not have bank accounts at Cardwell Hooligan Alick Jack Tommy Wild Jimmy 10.11.1920 Expenses for the following deserters Tommy Chinga Chinga Lizzie Chinga Chinga 27.11.1920 Matron of Townsville Hospital looking for Lizzie Chinga Chinga 20.12.1920 Supposed deserters from the Japanese boat Siby at Bowen. George Sandy George 7. 1.1921 Albert and Minnie, absconders from Barambah 7. 1.1921 Removal order for Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy. Mentions Jimmy Wairuna who is supposed to be same as above. 13. 1.1921 Following being sent to Palm Island George Sandy George 22. 1.1921 Whereabouts of following unknown Hooligan Alick Jack Tommy Also mentions Wild Jimmy 9. 2.1921 Tracker Jack Toorack wants to leave and return to Palm Island. Also mentions Tommy Bigera. 14. 2.1921 Nellie, deserter from the old Hull River Settlement arrested on the Murray River. Has a 6 month old child whose father is a Malay Charlie Ruddy on the Murray River. Nellie and child will be sent to Palm Island. 24. 2.1921 Whereabouts Willie Murray and Rosie Murray 3. 3.1921 Tracker Jack Toorack wants to leave. Mentions Tommy Bigera, 30 yrs old, native of Cardwell district 9. 3.1921 Removal order for Willie Murrie. Not known in district 26. 3.1921 Tommy Jackson, wanted for removal to Palm Island not in district. 27. 3.1921 Tracker Jack Toorack and gin leaving. Mentions Tommy Bigera. 13. 4.1921 Whereabouts Minnie @ Emma and Bella. Not in district. 13. 4.1921 Tracker Jack Toorack 23. 4.1921 Chuckie is at Clump Point 2. 5.1921 Tracker Tommy Bigera employed. Temporary Tracker Harry Warren returned to his employer 2. 5.1921 Search for Charlie Armitage 17. 5.1921 Aboriginals recommended for removal from Banyan are Toby Toby's gin Jack Bunting Kitty Norman Polly Old Moody Margee Old Tommy, Toby's father Jimmy Toumi Maggie Kitty Illegible Billy One Pound Tommy Mooda Tommy Ginbin Maggie Billy Six Fingers Dilly Boy Lilly Jimmy Meehan Billy Barlow Emma Maggie Johnny Rosie Tommy, Paddy's father Paddy Tommy Beechoro Nellie Maggie Fat Jimmy Nellie, Toby's mother Broken Mouth Billy Rosie Bob There are also about 6 children whose names are unknown 9. 6.1921 Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy Mentions Jimmy Wairuna who is not identical with Wild Jimmy 12. 8.1921 Whereabouts Willie Murray and Rosie Murray 1. 9.1921 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 15. 9.1921 The following, wanted for removal to Palm Island, are not in the district Tommy Biddie Charlie Churabaka 15. 9.1921 Tommy Jackson, wanted for removal to Palm Isalnd is not in the district. 2.10.1921 The following were not arrested in the big Banyan area raid to capture 42 Aborigines for Palm Island Jack Bunting Kitty Old Moody Margee Old Tommy, recently died Jimmy Toumi Bob Kitty Billy One Pound Tommy Mooda Billy Six Fingers Billy barlow Emma Tommy Beechoro Maggie 1.11.1921 The following are not in the district Tommy Biddie Charlie Churabaka Also mentions Henry Charlie Wills 1.11.1921 Mentions Jack Bunting and gin Kitty Tommy Beechoro and gin Maggie 21.12.1921 Mentions Billy Barlow 6. 1.1922 The following Banyan aborigines gave themselves up for removal to Palm Island Jack Bunting Kitty, his gin Rosie, their child aged 2 years Also mentions Tommy Beechoro and gin Maggie 10. 2.1922 Mentions Beecoro and gin 10. 2.1922 Willie Moffat arrested for removal to Palm Island 22. 3.1922 Arrest of Johnny Clump Point, deserter from Palm Island. Also mentions Toby King 29. 3.1922 Johnny Clump Point 5. 4.1922 The following were arrested on the Murray River Bob, from Palm Island Nellie, an old Hull River deserter 10. 4.1922 Bob escaped from Cardwell. Mentions Bob's gin. 11. 4.1922 Tommy Bigera wants a holiday. Mentiosn Johnny Kibrey 24. 4.1922 Details on enquiries on Aborigines Name Whereabouts Harry Same as Short Harry at Palm Island Major No trace Tommy Davidson Said to be about Liverpool Creek Joe Chipie Said to be about Liverpool Creek Sam McCutchion Believed to be same as Uncle Tom at P.I. Johnny Moran Said to be same as Johnny Brown, Innisfail Jimmy Said to be same as Jimmy Oong-al. No trace Johnny Sometimes called Toby. H/C Malay at Liverpool Ck Tommy eye Same as Tommy Big Eye at Palm Island Jimmy Jamie An old fellow at Liverpool Ck Tommy Murchin No trace Florrie Married to Jack at Innisfail Jimmy Wareoo No trace Billy Yango Known as Billy Yowell. Sometimes works for Davidson at Silkwood Tommy Flatnose Died at Goondi two years ago Charlie Sore Known as Charlie Plenty or Charlie Budgery working about Ah Kam's at Japoons Sam Woorbindi No trace Joe Wombolo Said to be identical with Joe On-galoo at South Johnstone Frank Meron No trace Willie Monday Known as Willie Morgan, now dead Toby Sugden Said to be same as Toby Oogera at Sth Johnstone Willie Hall Same as Willie Narrba at Palm Island Billie Bing Died at Mourilyan Paddy Known as Paddy Boon-jal. Died at Hull River Michael Hing Known as Michael or Boor-boola, said to be abour McNamee's Annie Hunter Married to Jack Toolboonoo. No trace Jimmy Russell Known as Jimmy Kummina working for McAvoy Peter Marcow Has a gin called Maggie. No trace Jimmy Kongolow a young boy said to be about the Sth Johnstone Jack Murchin No trace Toby Booban Known as Bobby Booban or Bobby. No trace Jimmy Jury Jury No trace Tommy Monkey Jacket Old boy about Liverpool Ck known by some unpronouncable Aboriginal name Jimmy Ongal Jimmy Oong-al. No trace Shalo Rose Known as Charlo. said to be at Herberton Peter Iping H/C. died at Goondi Tommy Ongal Known as Tommy Oong-al. died at Hull river Billy Believed to be same as Billy Doyle at P.I. Daisy McGowan Married to Harry at Goondi Jackey Working for Jackson at Sth Johnstone Willie Yebra Also known as Jack Ryan. Said to be at Goondi Peter Also known as Peter Goonbye. No trace Norman At Palm Island. Moved from Banyan last September Minnie Married to Alex. Now at Palm Island Jim Known as Jim Mooniear, at Palm Island Jack John No trace Tommy Toogood Said to be same as Tommy Toogoon at Japoon Nellie Sandow No trace Darine Also known as Tommy Ma-jun. No trace Willie Angelo No trace Jack Brown Known as Ka-ka-ju, at japoon Willie O'Hara No trace None came to this district except Norman and Minnie who were removed from banyan to Palm Island last September. The information above was gathered from Aborigines passing through from Clump Point to Palm Island. 26. 4.1922 Re Escape of Bob from Cardwell gaol 11. 4.1922 Holidays for Tracker Bigera. Also mentions Johnny Kibrey Eelmurra 14. 6.1922 Re Bob, escaped from Cardwell. 24. 6.1922 Tracker Bigera to resume work Tracker Eelmurra finished up 25. 7.1922 Illegal employment of Jack Wilson 22. 8.1922 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 29. 8.1922 Re Bob, escaped from Cardwell. 9.10.1922 Jerry at Bellenden Stn reported that 5 Aborigines had taken his gin away. Ended up being a story. 18.10.1922 Whereabouts Charlie Churabuka, wanted for removal to Palm Island 24.10.1922 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 22.11.1922 Mentions Charlie Ruddy 4.12.1922 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 3. 1.1923 Johnny, wanted on removal to Palm Island, not in district 3. 1.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy Also mentions Tommy from the Herbert River District 3. 1.1923 Re Bob, who escaped from Cardwell 1. 2.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 2.1923 Re Bob who escaped from Cardwell. May be known as Oolmabady at Ravenshoe 7. 2.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 3.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 4.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 4.1923 Re Bob who escaped from Cardwell 18. 4.1923 Mentions Bob 25. 4.1923 Mentions Bob 3. 5.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 6.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 27. 6.1923 Johnny, wanted on removal to Palm Island, not in district 1. 7.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 13. 7.1923 Escapees from the ketch Kishu near Clump Point Sullivan Charlie Okey Sandy Thompson Willie Coen Willie Burns Tommy Bowie 2. 8.1923 Mentions Tracker Bigera 11. 8.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 12. 8.1923 Whereabouts of Sullivan who deserted his employer at Clump Point 20.10.1923 Charlie Kerr at Palm Island 22. 3.1924 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 4. 4.1924 Mentions Tracker Bigera and Jimmy Wilde 7. 2.1923 Whereabouts Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy 9. 5.1924 Tracker Bigera wants to go to Palm Island 12. 5.1924 Illegal employment of Aborigines Sambo Tommy Paddy 20. 5.1924 Possible new Tracker is Johnny Kibrey, ex-tracker aged 43 years, married, no family. 14. 6.1924 Unable to find tracker to replace Bigera 16. 6.1924 Joe Salmon escaped Townsville Hospital. Could be in the district. 24. 6.1924 Tracker Tommy Bigera wants to leave. Johnny Kibrey's wife is Kitty Also mentions Jack Bunting Jack Toorak 30. 6.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 8.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 4. 8.1924 Tracker Tommy Bigera left for Cardwell Tracker Mick White arrived from Ingham 1. 9.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 1.10.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 2.10.1924 Mentions Tracker Tommy Bigera Tracker Mick White 6.10.1924 Whereabouts of 6 absconders from Palm Island 1.11.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy On removal order to Palm Island 7.11.1924 Herbert absconded from employment at Hawkins Creek 1.12.1924 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 1.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 2.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 5. 2.1925 Mick White 1. 3.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 1. 4.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 16. 4.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Also mentions Mango 1. 5.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Also mentions Kidner 1. 6.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Also mentions Kidner 4. 6.1925 Mentions Teddie H/C Billy Burdekin H/C 1. 7.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Wanted on removal order to Palm Island 1. 8.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Wanted on removal order to Palm Island 1. 9.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Wanted on removal order to Palm Island 2.10.1925 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Wanted on removal order to Palm Island 8.10.1925 Janet taken off the Townsville to Cairns Mail on 7.10.1925 and returned to Townsville on the same date. 5.11.1925 Whereabouts of Jimmy Wyooma. Not in district. 29.11.1925 Employment of Aborigines without agreement Sambo Tommy No 1 Jerry Paddy Frank William Charlie Kennedy George Kennedy (agreement 1922) Two other names not legible Paddy (agreement 1924) 23.12.1925 Illegal employment of Aborigines Tommy Charlie Clark Kennedy Paddy Jerry William Frank 2. 1.1926 Whereabouts Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Mentions Aborigines of the Murray and Davison Rivers will be holding a big corrobee soon. 13. 1.1926 Jackie Ernst and Mick Collins wanted on warrant from Ravenshoe for grevious bodily harm to Dick Duinane. Mentions a tribe of about 120 people called the Murray Blacks who frequent the Davison River Country 20. 2.1926 Jackie Ernst and Mick Collins 3. 3.1926 Jackie Ernst and Mick Collins grevious bodily harm to Dick Duinane. Also mentions Fred Jerry 22. 3.1926 Jackie Ernst and Mick Collins 25. 4.1926 Jackie Ernst and Mick Collins Dick Duinane died of his wounds. Also mentions Jerry Joab Mick Jackie Charlie Kidnah (Kidner) George Alick Jack Fred Making arrangements for the following to be removed to Palm Island Jack Alick Charlie Kidnah George Also mentions Murdering Jimmy 6. 5.1926 Whereabouts of Robert Moore. Not in district. 16. 5.1926 Illegal employment of Aborigines Alex George Jack Mick Collins 25. 5.1926 Current tracker is Mick White, a single man. Repalcement is Fred, native of this district. Fred has a gin. 25. 5.1926 Illegal employment of Alex Jack George Mick Collins 9. 6.1926 Removal Order for the following to Palm Island Alex, On Kirrima Stn Jack, On Kirrima Stn George, on head of the Davidson River Also mentions Jimmy Wild, wanted for removal to Palm Island Mick Collins, wanted on warrant from Ravenshoe Jack Ernst, wanted on warrant from Ravenshoe 18. 6.1926 Fred, aged 24 yrs, native of Upper Davidson River 18. 6.1926 Whereabouts of Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy 18. 6.1926 Possible Trackers Seimon Denham Davey McLean 1. 7.1926 Serious offences for year ending 30. 6.1926 mentions the following being illegally employed Sambo Tommy Charlie Clark Kennedy Paddy Jerry William Frank George Alex Jack Mick Collins 1. 7.1926 Telephone calls To Cairns Mick Collins, Ernst 6. 7.1926 Discharge tracker Mick White. Employ Fred. 6. 7.1926 Potential trackers for Mt Mulligan, Mt Surprise and Percyville Siemon Denham Davey Lawrence All are natives of the Upper Murray District. They will not leave the Cardwell area. 6. 7.1926 Removal Order Cardwell to Palm Island Alex Jack George Not carried out yet. 10. 7.1926 Alex and Jack are being sent to Palm Island. George not caught yet. 20. 7.1926 Alex and Jack on way to Palm Island 29. 7.1926 Mentions Alex Jack Jimmy Wild @ Murdering Jimmy Mick Collins 17. 8.1926 Mick Collins is wanted for unlawful wounding of Jack Dunane. Also mentions Jack Ernst. 17. 8.1926 Whereabouts of Murdering Jimmy @ Jimmy Wild. Also mentions George. 21. 9.1926 Charles Williams is a witness to a cattle stealing case. Mentions Ted, H/C. 29. 9.1926 Mentions Charles Williams Johnny Kibrey Denham Jerry Paddy Ted, H/C 30. 9.1926 Mentions Ted, H/C 11.10.1926 Telephone calls To Cairns Mick Collins, Jackie Ernst 10.10.1926 Mentions Ted H/C 22.10.1926 Mentions Charles Williams Tracker Fred Johnny Kibrey Charlie Kidna (Kidner) 9. 2.1927 Tracker and gin left and will not return to Cardwell. 10. 2.1927 Johnny wanted for attempted rape at Mourilyan 10. 2.1927 Tracker Fred and gin left 14. 2.1927 Rosie and Willie were camped on Saltwater Creek when a flood came. Rosie drowned 12. 2.1927 14. 2.1927 The Yarrabah Mission boat Elma was blown ashore 12 miles from Cardwell. Skipper is Harold, Aborigine. 8. 3.1927 Johnny, wanted for attempted rape at Mourilyan, was arrested at Tully. 11. 3.1927 Mick Collins is at the head of the Davidson River. Also mentions Murdering Jimmy Charlie Kidner 13. 3.1927 Tracker Fred is leaving 24. 3.1927 The tracker to replace Fred is aged 25 years and a native of the Murray River. Has no gin now but had an old gin who left him some time ago. 29. 3.1927 The new tracker is Seimon. Will replace Fred. 31. 3.1927 Telephone calls To Ravenshoe J Grant 21. 4.1927 Davey Lawrence is in the Kirrima Ranges. He is married and will not return to work at Innisfail. 22. 4.1927 Mick Collins is in the Kirrima Ranges at the head of Herbert Gorge. Also mentioned is Johnnie Kibrey 10. 5.1927 Mentions Alex Jack A little boy and an old gin 23. 5.1927 Mick Collins in the Kirrima Ranges 2. 6.1927 Tracker Seimon wants to leave. Willie who is camped on the Murray River would make a suitable tracker. 22. 6.1927 Mick Collins wanted for removal. 1. 7.1927 Telephone calls To Ingham Bluey, Sammy 1. 7.1927 Serious offences in the Cardwell Division. Ted, H/C, attempted rape, sent to Reformatory 24. 7.1927 Removal order from Upper Murray to Palm Island for George and his wife Also mentions Mick Collins 1. 8.1927 Tracker Seimon wants to leave. Tracker Paddy , aged 20 yrs, single, native of the Murray River, wants to join. 1. 9.1927 Tracker Seimon is gone. Tracker Paddy will take his place. 22. 9.1927 Mentions Mick Collins George and his wife 18.10.1927 Mick Collins wanted on removal to Palm Island. He is on the Murray River about 30 miles from Cardwell. 1.11.1927 Captute of Mick Collins. Mentioned at the Black's Camp on the Upper Murray River are Arthur George Mick Collins Mick Collins is on the way to Palm Island. 11.11.1927 Jerry is injured. 10.12.1927 Whereabouts of Nancy Cuttholl, H/C. She is 16 years old and born in the Silkwood district. Her father is white and in the Innisfail district. 12.12.1927 Removal order for George and his wife to Palm Island. They have left the Upper Murray District and are in the ranges at the head of the Davidson River. 26.12.1927 Marriage application by Carlo Dawson, 50 yrs, to Nancy Cuttholl, 16 yrs. She doesnt want to marry. Permission refused. 29.12.1927 George's wife died about 4 weeks ago. George sent to Palm Island. Also mentions Johnny Kibrey. 25. 2.1928 George sent to Palm Island. His wife died 26.11.1927 in the Murray River district. 10. 3.1928 Carlo Dawson was in Cardwell last year. 18. 6.1928 Deductions from Aboriginal wages Johnny Kibrey Married Mongo M Davey H/C Single Sambo S John T Grant M Jerry M Eelmurra M Billy M Tommy No 3 M Harry Warren M Joe Chibberoo M Johnny Brown M Siemon M Joe Woolunga M Willie M Davey No 1 S Clark Kennedy M George Beeron M Sambo M Tommy M Spider S Davey McLean S Charlie Williams M Billy Pombala M Willie No 1 M Joe M Jack S Alex S Davey S Davey Lawrence M Jimmy Darcy M 19. 6.1928 Mentions Harry Warren Joe Chibberoo Tommy No 1 Tommy Sullivan Jerry 23. 7.1928 Aboriginal wages outstanding Johnny Brown J T Grant George Beeron Jerry Eelmurra 1. 8.1928 Ted H/C committed to Reformatory 22. 8.1928 Outstanding wages for Eelmurra 7. 9.1928 Lambert aka Lambert Coldwater is in the Malanda Protectorate 22. 9.1928 Outstanding wages for Jerry Eelmurra 16.10.1928 Deductions from Aboriginal wages Johnny Kibrey Married Davey Single Sambo S John Thomas Grant M Jerry M Eelmurra M Billy M Tommy No 1 M Jimmy Booboo M Tommy No 3 M Harry Warren M Joe Chibbero M Willie (Murray) M Davey No 1 S Tommy Beecheroo S Clark Kennedy M George Beeron M Spider S Fred M Charlie Williams M Jack S Alex S Joe M Davey S Willie No 1 M Peter S Jack Ingham M Johnny Andy S Willie S 17.10.1928 Tracker Paddy 15.11.1928 Outstanding wages for Jerry 29.11.1928 Tracker Paddy wants to go on holiday to Upper Murray where his parents are. Ex-tracker Seimon will take his place. 26.11.1928 Outstanding wages for Jerry 18.12.1928 Mentions Tracker Paddy Ex-tracker Seimon, aged about 21 years 3. 1.1929 Telephone calls To Kennedy Creek Davey To Euramo C Williams To Tully Jerry To Kennedy Creek Sambo To Townsville Spider, Joe, Davey 13. 3.1929 Outstanding wages for Jerry 10. 4.1929 Davey is in Tully Hospital with TB. Send to Palm Island 20. 4.1929 Davey is at Palm Island 29. 4.1929 Seimon returning from Ingham Hospital 15. 5.1929 Deductions from Aboriginal wages Davey Single Sambo S J T Grant Married Eelmurra M Jerry M Billy M Tommy No 1 M Harry Warren M Joe Woolunga S Willie M Tommy Beecheroo M Clark Kennedy M Sambo S Spider S Davey McLean S Charlie Williams M Tommy Sullivan S Jack S Alex S Joe M Davey S Jimmy Darcy M Davey Lawrence M Johnny Andy S Willie S 18. 7.1929 Mick White not here since 1927 23. 7.1929 Frank Fallon H/C not known in Cardwell 19. 8.1929 Ned O'Neill 1.10.1929 Telephone calls To Ingham Arthur To Upper Murray Peter To Upper Murray Davey Lawrence 2.10.1929 Bob Meumpa died during August 1929 at the Tully River. Wife is Kitty. 17.10.1929 Kitty, widow of Bob 19.10.1929 Removal Order for Jack from Cardwell to Palm Island for medical treatment. He is a native of Kirrima. Cant be located at the moment. 27.11.1929 Jimmy Mannachunki 2.12.1929 Jack caught and sent to Palm Island 8. 1.1930 Deductions from Aboriginal wages Johnny Kibrey Married Davey Single Sambo S J T Grant M Jerry M Tommy No 1 M Jimmy Beebee S Harry Warren M Joe Chibberoo M Joe Woolunga S Willie M Tommy Beecheroo M Clark Kennedy M Sambo S Spider S Fred M Davey McLean S Tommy Sullivan S Billy Pombola M Jack S Joe M Davey S Davey Lawrence M Willie No 1 S Peter S Jack Ingham M Willie S Johnny No 1 S 22. 1.1930 Wages for Charlie Williams 19. 2.1930 Billy Houston 19. 2.1930 About Jack who was removed to Palm Island 28. 2.1930 Harry Marks, a Palm Island boy, is employed in the Cardwell district 19. 3.1930 Willie Bunda is employed at Tully 18. 4.1930 Dilly Boy and his gin are both very old 2. 5.1930 Dilly Boy and his gin 26. 5.1930 Wages for Harry Marks 18. 6.1930 Tracker Seimon 8. 7.1930 Clothing for Dilly Boy and his gin 17. 7.1930 Wages for Harry Marks 5. 8.1930 Clothing for Dilly Boy and his gin 29. 8.1930 Deductions from Aboriginal wages Joe Chibberoo Married Davey Lawrence M Tommy Brook M Alex Single Jack S Peter S Joe M Davey S Spider S John Thomas Grant M Billy Houston S Joe Woolunga S Willie Bunda S Tommy Six Fingers M Colin M Willie S Jerry M Tommy Sullivan S George Beeron M Billy M Davey McLean S Peter S Charlie Williams M Jimmy Darcy M Willie M Jack Ingham M Fred M Ted Hooligan S Clark Kennedy M 5. 9.1930 Clothing for Dilly Boy and his gin 10. 9.1930 Tracker Seimon wants to leave. Jerry, aged 23 years, is available 27. 9.1930 Trooper Siemon 1.10.1930 Telephone calls To Tully W Bunda To Tully Dilly Boy and gin To Euramo Work for Jimmy 1.10.1930 Tracker Jerry recruited Tracker Siemon discharged 11.10.1930 Mentions Charlie Williams, wife and 2 young children 1.11.1930 Charlie Williams who was being removed to Palm Island, escaped from Cardwell. Also mentions Tracker Jerry. 1.11.1930 Wages due to H Marks 4.11.1930 Father of Charlie Williams is an old man named Williams who is at present camped on the Tully or Davidson Rivers. Charlie is a native of the Murray River in the Cardwell division. 26.11.1930 Mentions the removal of Gwennie, an orphan Aboriginal child to Palm Island. The only orphan Aboriginal child at Kirrama Stn is Mona. Perhaps she is the same as Gwennie. Mona is 3 yrs old. 3.12.1930 Charlie Williams captured on the Davidson River. Also mentions Ex-tracker Siemon Tracker Jerry Tommy Brook Charlie Williams is in the lock-up at Cardwell. 4.12.1930 Charlie Williams has gone to Palm Island. His wife and children will come in to Cardwell later. 5.12.1930 Mentions Tommy Brooks Tommy Six Fingers 19.12.1930 Wages due to Harry Marks 1. 1.1931 Telephone calls To Tully Charlie Williams To Carruchan Charlie Williams To Upper Murray Jonney Jonnie To Carruchan Johnny 3. 1.1931 Mentions Davey 19. 1.1931 Roger absconded from employment. 6. 2.1931 Mentions Harry Marks 6. 2.1931 Mentions Tommy Brook 15. 2.1931 Mentions Spider Joe Davey 6. 3.1931 George Beeron accidentally broke his leg. He is under 18 years and in Tully Hospital. 1. 4.1931 Telephone calls To Upper Murray Siemon To Upper Murray Siemon, Johnny Kibrey To Upper Murray Jimmy Wild 11. 5.1931 The wife of Charlie Williams is wanted for removal to Palm Island. She has children. 22. 5.1931 Mentions Harry Marks 27. 5.1931 A young girl aged 8 years is in the camp on the Murray River. Her father is Jimmy Darcy. 9. 6.1931 George Beeron's Hospital fees. 17. 6.1931 About Gwennie and Mona. A child died in the camp at Murray River. It was aged 3-4 months. It wasnt Gwennie who is 3-4 years old. 29. 7.1931 Tracker Jerry is ill and is going to Ingham for treatment. 7. 9.1931 The following escaped from Palm Island on 9. 8.1931 Paddy Brown Nelson Frank Fourmile George Martin They are now camped on the Tully River at the Riversdale Crossing. Also mentions Tracker Jerry. 21. 9.1931 Father of Daisy interviewed by Police about sending her to school at Palm Island. 21. 9.1931 Gwennie died in a camp on the Herbert River some time ago. She was aged 5-6 years. Mona died on the Murray River in February or March 1931. She was a few months old. 21. 9.1931 George Beeron, fees for treatment 22. 9.1931 Wife and children of Charlie Williams are now on the Davidson River about 50 miles from Cardwell. Can now be collected and sent to Palm Island. 19.10.1931 Mentions Harry Marks 22.10.1931 The uncle and aunt of Gwennie (dec) were Harry and his wife Fanny. 22.10.1931 About the employment of child Daisy. 28.10.1931 Colin was convicted at Cardwell Court and sentenced to 1 month at Stewart Creek Gaol. Colin's gin is Dolly. Recommend Colin be sent to Palm Island after gaol. 26.11.1931 Mongo died on the Murray River 25 miles from Cardwell a few days ago. Old age. 26.11.1931 Tommy No 3 died on the Davidson River about 40 miles from Cardwell a week ago. Aged about 70 years. 8.12.1931 Mentions Colin Mongo Tommy No 3 9.12.1931 About Colin who was removed from Stewarts Creek to Palm Island. Colin was on Palm Island some years ago, and was known there as Colin Quimba. He was once employed as the Tracker at Richmond. 8.12.1931 George Beeron was in Tully Hospital in 1928. 11. 1.1932 Medical fees for George Beeron at Tully not paid. 11. 1.1932 Mick's hospital fees not paid. 12. 1.1932 Whereabouts of the following absconders from Palm Island and Fantome Island Willie Aracoon Leslie Mornington Ben Turner Sunlight Evans Fred Toomba Eddie Basher Victor Courtney Jimmy Walsh 15. 1.1932 Daisy is in the Aboriginal camp on the Murray River about 24 miles from Cardwell. Her father is Jimmy Darcy. 10. 2.1932 Mick Murray was removed from the Cardwell district five years ago on a Removal Order. 11. 3.1932 Paddy Brown, an absconder from Palm Island, is on the Tully River. 21. 3.1932 Medical fees for George Beeron. 27. 4.1932 Adrian Richardson to return to Palm Island 16. 5.1932 The sister of George Watson's wife is Lizzie 16. 5.1932 Tracker Jerry of Cardwell, a single man, wants to leave. A suitable replacement is Siemon, single and aged 25 years. 19. 5.1932 George Daylight is currently employed on the Upper Murray 24. 5.1932 George Watson H/C, wife and 4 children left for Palm Island 1. 6.1932 Tracker Jerry discharged. Tracker Siemon employed. 1. 6.1932 Mick Collins being returned to Palm Island Also mentions Billy Hughes Charlie 4. 7.1932 Lizzie is returning to Palm Island. Her husband is Pompey who is very cruel to her. 1. 9.1932 Mentions Bluey Roberts 1. 9.1932 Jerry is in Tully Hospital 5. 9.1932 Jerry to be removed to Palm Island 24. 9.1932 John Thomas Grant is the husband of the female half-caste Cloie Grant who is on Palm Island 27. 9.1932 The following are all employed in the Tully area Joe Tommy Springcart Johnny Bengroo Jimmy Chimberoo Tommy Beecheroo Willie No 1 Tumai Tommy Brook is employed at Euramo. 11.10.1932 Willie Neugra is on Palm Island. He was also known as Billy Houston, at one time on the Hull River and in recent times employed on the Murray River. 19.10.1932 Inoperative bank accounts at Cardwell Jimmy No 2 Tommy No 2 Jimmy No 3 Charlie No 2 Billy Barlow Tommy George Kirama George Rouse Johnny Andy Willie Bunda 26.10.1932 Mentions Willie Morgan proceeding to Cairns 4.11.1932 Johnny Dallachy who escaped from Palm Island is not in the district. 14.11.1932 Escapees from Palm Island Johnny Dallachy Tommy Cargall Paddy Brown 28.11.1932 Aged people camped on the Murray River Nellie Nellie Monkey Wallaby 28.11.1932 Chloe Grant at Fantome Island Lock Hospital. Married. 28.11.1932 Mentions Charlie Williams aged 30 yrs 15.12.1932 Relief for Nellie Nellie Monkey Wallaby 9. 1.1933 Death of Aboriginal female child Pansy Darcy on 30.12.1932 at the Tully District Hospital. Her father is Jimmy Darcy. 7. 3.1933 Mentions Nellie Nellie Monkey Wallaby 2. 5.1933 Mentions Charley Barney. Mrs Barbara Sparvell wants to employ him. 30. 5.1933 Child Chloe Grant at Fantome Island Lock Hospital. Father is John Thomas Grant. 9. 6.1933 Paddy Brown is being escorted to Palm Island. He escaped from there a considerable time ago. 12. 6.1933 Mentions Paddy Brown. Also mentions Johnny Dallachy at Herberton Tommy Cargell at Euramo Tully Police state person at Euramo is not Tommy Cargell. 22. 6.1933 Aborigines in the Cardwell Protectorate who need medical treatment. Both have TB. Kathleen, lives with her parents on the Herbert River Lena, lives on the Davidson River 18. 7.1933 Chloe Grant is on Palm Island 7. 8.1933 The following left Palm Island to be employed by Charles E Curtis of Murray River. They have left his employ. Fred Oram Jack Olville Also mentions Jack Dawson, also from Palm Island, who has disappeared. 10. 8.1933 Deductions for the Aboriginal Provident Fund. Johnny Kibrey, married John Thomas Grant, married Tommy No 1, married Harry Warren, married Joe Woolunga, single Clark Kennedy, married Billy Pombalo, married Johnny No 1, single Peter, single Jimmy Wild, married Harry, married Willie, married Sandy, single Polly, single 7. 9.1933 Aborigines who have bank accounts at Cardwell which are being transferred to the Tully Protectorate Larry Inman Tommy Brook Tommy Six Fingers Tommy Beechero Kitty Tumai Joe Johnny Brown Willie No 1 Tommy Johnny Bengero Jimmy Chimberoo Sandy 29. 9.1933 Aborigines who will have to be removed for medical reasons. Charlie Clark Kennedy, also his wife Nellie Minnie Bringan Johnny Kibrey Maggie Cornbun Biddy Charlie Splain Tommy Eelmurra, also wife Nellie Also recommend Kathleen, child, and Lena, gin, be moved to Palm Island 29. 9.1933 Mentions agreements including Johnny Kibrey Tommy Sullivan 25.10.1933 Agreements Joe Woolunga Johnny Tommy No 1 Tommy Six Fingers Johnny Kibrey Peter Willie (Murray) Siemon, Tracker at Cardwell 2.11.1933 Accounts transferred to Tully Jimmy Chimberoo Joe Johnny Bengero Johnny Brown Kitty Larry Inman Sandy Tommy Tommy Beechero Tommy Brook Tommy Six Fingers Tumai Willie No 1 16.11.1933 The child Chloe Grant is on Palm Island. Mentions her parents at Cardwell. 22.11.1933 Tracker Siemon of Cardwell 2. 1.1934 Agreements Davey Lawrence Eelmurra George Beeron 10. 1.1934 Money for Chloe Grant at Palm Island 17. 1.1934 Mentions Toby 12. 3.1934 The following are not in the district George Gurringull Harry Merinda Tommy Jumbolo 9. 4.1934 John Grant's wife will return from the Island next month 22. 4.1934 Lizzie Pompey leaving for Palm Island 27. 4.1934 Dave McLean, H/C at Mt Garnet, is not the same person as Davey, H/C at Cardwell. 14. 5.1934 Davey, H/C, under agreement 25. 5.1934 Is Charlie Williams wanted back at Palm Island 28. 5.1934 Agreement for Johnny Bengro 28. 5.1934 Agreement for Billy Pombalo aged 60-70 years 11. 6.1934 Mentions John Thomas Grant 27. 6.1934 Agreements for Clark Kennedy, 60 years, married, living with his wife, no children Davey, single, 40 years 9. 7.1934 Search for the following charged with the murder of Alick Brown on 8. 6.1934 at Wairuna Stn. Wild Jimmy @ Murdering Jimmy Hooligan Jacob Harry Jabuner @ Harry Walkabout Also mentions Tracker Billy Nolan of Mt Garnet Jack Tracker Siemon of Cardwell Annie, wife of Wild Jimmy 11. 7.1934 Removals for Charlie Splain Biddy Charlie Clark Kennedy Nellie Johnnie Kibrey Minnie Bringham Lena Kathleen Whereabouts of the following is unknown Tommy Eelmurra Nellie Maggie Cornbun 16. 7.1934 The following left for Palm Island today Charlie Clark Kennedy Nellie, his wife Johnny Kibrey Lena Maggie Cornbun 17. 7.1934 Further on the search for the murderers of Alick Brown 18. 7.1934 Patrol to Murray River for the removal of Aborigines. Removal Order No 66 covers 11 Aborigines. Five left on 16. 7.1934 (see above). The rest are Biddy Minnie Bringham Charlie Splain Tommy Eelmurra Nellie Kathleen 25. 7.1934 Wages for Davey, H/C 17. 8.1934 Albert is employed at Bellenden Stn, Euramo. This is the end of the Cardwell Police Letterbooks.
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