The Oombulgurri story : a pictorial history of the people of Oombulgurri 1884-1988
Neville Green 1988
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The following items were created from the AIATSIS Catalogue
back in 2002 by myself.
The initial format of each entry was as follows -
.099. | B G797.35/O1
.520. | She was born at Noonkanbah, grew up at Forrest River and married
Conrad after a two year courtship. Had a son called Jeffrey.
.600. 1 | Clark, Susan
.691. | Noonkanbah map area (WA Fitzroy River, West Kimberley SE51-12)
.691. | Oombulgurri (WA Forrest East Kimberley SD52-10)
.773. | The Oombulgurri story : a pictorial history of the people of
Oombulgurri 1884-1988 / edited by Neville Green.| Cottesloe, WA. : Focus
Education Services,1988| p. 46, 67, 98, 105, 112,s.
The numbers at the left hand side are record type numbers. I have removed these
numbers and the records that are not relevant. The order for each entry is
the event then the name.
He was a young boy in 1915 and was killed when the 'Fram'
exploded at Wyndham in September 1925.
Ahma, Arthur
She is in a group photo in 1938 with other girls in school uniform.
Ahwon
He was a young boy in the early 1930s.
Alban
He was born at Oombulgurri, he worked with the ICA (Institute of
Current Affairs) and was married to Stella
Alberts, Sam
She worked in the store at ICA (Institute of Current Affairs),
originallly came from Turner River and was married to Sam Alberts.
Alberts, Stella
In the classroom at Forrest River school in 1976.
Alberts, Tracy
In 1920 he was expelled from the mission for killing a goat.
Aldoa
He was a young boy in 1931.
Amos
He stole Jahbahroo's wife and wounded him in a spear fight. The
mission court said he must return the stolen wife.
Anulgoo
He was caught then chained for cattle killing in 1929.
Armalgoo III
He was the resident Anglican priest.
Baird, Leslie
In 1916 in the mission court he was found guilty of ill treating his wife.
Balgos
She was the daughter of Eliza and George Bambra, her younger sister was Lillian
Bambra, Dorothy
Was baptied, confirmed and married in church, lived at Forrest
River mission till she got married to George. Two daughters were Dorothy
and Lillian.
Bambra, Eliza
He was married to Eliza and around 1935 had two daughters: Dorothy and Lillian.
Bambra, George
She was the daughter of Eliza and George Bambra, had an older
sister Dorothy and was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Bambra, Lillian
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Bambra, Nita
He was caught then chained for cattle killing in 1929.
Bearman
she was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Bennel, Joan
He was confirmed in 1938
Bickle, Clive
Was a teacher, with one of the sisters at the mission. His wife
was Polly, and their children were Laurie, Reg and Rosemary.
Birch, Cyprian
Teacher
In 1932 he was a young boy. He later became the boss's offsider
at Rosewood station.
Birch, Donald
He came to Forrest River with Lily from Fitzroy
Birch, Edgar
She recalled her school days, and claimed to be an eyewitness to
the Forrest River massarce.
Birch, Gladys
He was the son of Cyprian and Polly Birch. His sister was
Rosemary, and his brother was Reg
Birch, Laurie
Her husband was Cyprian, her children were Laurie, Rosemary and Reg.
Birch, Polly
He was a young boy in 1915. In 1930 he wrote a letter to the
Bishop telling him about his son Keith and wife Freda.
Chulung, Clement
She was the wife of Clement Chulung, and mother of Keith. In
1930 she wrote a letter to the Bishop after he left. Her sister was Rosie
Gerard.
Chulung, Freda
He built a house for his wife Susan when they got married. He
worked with Hilton Gore clearing around the school and church in Wyndham.
Clark, Conrad
She was confirmed in 1938.
Clark, Daphne
About 1950 she was a bridesmaid; she was a student at Forrest
River school around 1955.
Clark, Gwen
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Clark, Rosemary
She was born at Noonkanbah, grew up at Forrest River and married
Conrad after a two year courtship. Had a son called Jeffrey.
Clark, Susan
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Clark, Vera
He was taken by a crocodile near the mission in 1914
Corrimo,| d.1914
She was a member of a wedding party in 1937; was in the senior
girl's sewing classin 1936 and in 1938 was with a group of girls all
wearing school uniforms.
Daffodil
In 1915 he was a young boy. He was killed when the 'Fram'
exploded into a fire at Wyndham in 1925.
Dah, Vernon,| d.1925
He was caught then chained for cattle killing in 1929.
Damper
With a group of boys and their rations, about 1932.
Daniel
she was a student at Forrest River school in 1967.
Edwards, Rona
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955
Edwards, Veronica
She was with a group of girls in 1938, all dressed in school uniforms.
Edwards, Violet
She was in the 1938 confirmation group.
Edwards, Winnie
He was a young boy around 1932.
Eura, Andrew
He was a young boy in 1976, pictured with other boys on a trailer.
Eura, B.
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Eura, Donald
Her parents were John and mary Eura; about 1930 she was a very
young girl with a baby brother, Norman.
Eura, Dulcie
She said the teachers were strict but good she received a better
education from the teachers rather than the missionaries.
Eura, Jennifer
Along with her husband Norman, she was the first person bap
tised and married at the mission around 1914.
Eura, Mary,|k(Snr)
He was the first person baptised at the mission and after this
ceremony his marriage to Mary Teecool took place. These events occurred
around 1914.
Eura, Norman,|k(Snr)
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Eura, Sally
He was a very young boy in about 1933, held in his mother Sarah's arms.
Evans, Edgar
He had an accident in a truck where he got thrown off and broke his leg.
Evans, Edmund
She was the wife of King David. They were the first people
baptised in 1921 in the new church.
Evans, Ethel
She attended the 1967 wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler.
Evans, Gabriel
Seen in 1933 with other members of his family, including King David.
Evans, Michael
Around 1933, seen with his family which included King David.
Evans, Oswald
He worked at cleaning up the old houses so that people could live in them.
Evans, Russell
With other members of her family around 1933, including King David.
Evans, Sarah
In 1943 she was teaching at the Moore River Aboriginal settlement near Perth.
Gillespie, May
He is the chairman of the Oombulgurri Council.
Gore, Alan
He was Hilton Gore's grandfather.
Gore, Calico
He left the mission before the war and went to work at Spring
Creek station. He was doing stock work. He was a small boy in the early
1930s. His grandfather was Calico Gore.
Gore, Hilton
With husband Fred and baby, about 1933.
Gore, May
Seen with husband Alan in 1987.
Gore, Sandra
About 1955 she was a student at Forrest River school.
Grant, Dora
She was a guest at the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken
Chandler in 1967 and also a student at the Forrest River school.
Green, Jennifer
Remembers a fishing day when Mark Mitchell caught the largest
fish weighing fourteen kilograms. He was the school principal in 1967.
Green, Neville,| 1933-
In 1967 she was a pupil at Forrest River school.
Green, Susan
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Greenwood, Jimmy
she was a student at Forresr River school around 1955.
Greenwood, Josephine
He was King of the tribe in the early years; Ronald Morgan said
he was his uncle.
Gumbol
He worked at Rosewood station
Harvey, Austin
Stationhand
In 1938 she was with a large group of girls, all wearing school uniform.
Hilda, Ivy Mills
She and Horace were given permission to leave the mission in
1940 during the war to find work on the stations. She was born at Ivanhoe
station, and had a twin sister.
Horace, Daisy
He and Daisy were given permission to leave the mission in 1940
during the war to find work on the stations.
Horace, Horace
He was born at Oombulgurri. He attended a Wyndham Youth club and
when he learnt the basics in boxing he joined a boxing troupe.
Horace, Norman
In 1923 he was punished for leaving the mission without permission.
Horgmah
He was a student at Forrest River school about 1955. Helped take
some stock intoWyndham in 1967.
Hudson, Paddy
In 1914 he was wounded in a spear fight, because Anulgoo stole his wife.
Jahbahroo
Her father Wajamay brought her and her brother Oomah to care for
Gribble who was ill with dysentery.
Jaymundah
In 1914 he was with Wurrayin who put a revolver cartridge into a
hollow stick and put it into the Kalarr camp fire.
Jaymunjin
He was sent to Burramerri and Boorone with letters about Charles
Kingsford Smith's plane 'Southern Cross' crash.
Jiberoo I
He was in a search party looking for Charles Kingsford Smith,
when his plane the 'Southern Cross' crashed.
Jiberoo II
He left the mission without permission in 1922. He was denied
his holidays for one month which was his opportunity to go hunting.
Jinura
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Johnson, Beverly
He was in control of a donkey harnessed to a scoop for the dam
in 1930. He and Lily were married in 1932.
Johnson, Frederick,|k(Fred)
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Johnson, Jean
Among a group of children from the Fitroy area sent to the
Forrest River mission in 1922.
Johnson, Lily
He and Stella were given permission in 1940 during the war to
leave the mission to find work on the stations.
Johnson, Oswald
She and Oswald were given permission in 1940 to leave the
mission to find work on the stations.
Johnson, Stella
She was born at Forrest River mission, described dormitory life
and was with a group of other girls in 1938 all dressed in school uniform.
Johnstone, Betty
In 1967 she was a student at Forrest River school.
Johnstone, Dianne
In 1967 he was with a group of men at O'Donnells Crossing,
catching barramundi. He helped to build the mud brick hospital.
Johnstone, Eric
In 1967 she was a student at Forrest River school.
Johnstone, Isobel
In 1967 he was a student at Forrest River school.
Johnstone, James
In 1967 she was a student at Forrest River school.
Johnstone, Jean
In 1967 with a group of men he was netting and spearing for
barramundi at ODonnells Crossing.
Johnstone, Oswald
In 1967 she was a student at Forrest river school.
Jones, Carol
He worked at Rosewood station; in 1967 he was with a group of
men catching barramundi at O'Donnells Crossing.
Jones, Colin
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Bambra, Joy
As a child she attended the weddings in 1937 of Daniel and
Daffodil Evans and Andrew and Eileen Mitchell. She was the daughter of
Polly and Cyprian Birch.
Beck, Rosemary
The son of Polly Birch, as a baby he attended the weddings in
1937 of Daniel and Daffodil Evans and Andrew and Eileen Mitchell.
Birch, Reginald
He used to take food across to the camp at Wonambear on a launch.
Davies, Stan
He was in an killed in an accident in a truck, he had his legs
hanging over the edge and another truck ran into it.
Eddy, Robert
She was a student at Forrest River school in 1967. In the same
year she attended the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler.
Evans, Gabrielle
She was a student at Forrest River school about 1955.
Evans, Joan
She was a member of the Evans family, one of whose members was
King David (Mudjuwanba).
Evans, Millie
She was in a group of people that met on the reserve and formed
an Oombulgurri committee, whose aim it was to return to the old Anglican
Mission at Forest River.
Evans, Olive
King Peter was King David's first "big son" and was a member of
the Evans family. He was a captain of the local cricket team in 1929.
Evans, Peter
He was a student at Forrest River school in 1967.
Evans, Ralph
She was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Evans, Ruth
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Johnston, Arnold
In 1938 she was with a group of girls, all wearing school uniforms.
Joyce
He was the head of the Oombulgurri tribe, his wife was Ethel.
They were the first people baptised in 1921 in the new church.
King David,| d.1951
Love Kiuna was James Noble's daughter
Kiuna, Love
In 1929 he was caught stealing meal and was then chained up for
the rest of the day.
Langenmerri
In 1918 he was fined three spears and a woomera for spearing goats.
Loondoomerri
He was a small boy around 1935. His parents were Nancy and
Richard Macale and his older sister was Ruth.
Macale, Arthur
Thought to have been a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Macale, Johnny
She was married to Richard Macale and their two children were
Ruth and Arthur
Macale, Nancy
He was born at Fossil Downs near Fitzroy Crossing. He was put on
the state ship 'Bambra' . He went to Wyndham. His wife was Nancy. About
1932 he was best man at the wedding of Lily and Fred Johnson.
Macale, Richard
Absconded in 1923 from boys home.
Mahdie
She was a member of the Community Council in 1976.
Martin, Barbara
He worked at Rosewood Station and was the brother of Big-foot Frank.
Martin, Big-foot Jimmy
Stationhand
He was a young man in 1935; in 1976 he was a member of the
Community Council.
Martin, Frank
she was a student at Forrest River school about 1955.
Martin, Judy
Olive was confirmed in 1938
Martin, Olive
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955. He
attended a committee meeting with members of the Institute of Cultural
Affairs in 1976.
Martin, Victor
He was a small boy around 1955.
McCombe, David
She was teaching assistant at Forrest River between 1950 and 1955.
McDonald, Connie
Teacher's aide
Forrest River (WA East Kimberley SD52-09, SD52-10, SD52-14)
He was given permission to leave the mission to find work on the
stations during the war. He was on the Oombulgurri committee that wanted
to go back to the Old Forrest River Mission. He was Chairman of the
Community Council in 1976.
Meehan, Alan
Aboriginal community leader
She was confirmed in 1938.
Meehan, Hilda
He was confirmed in 1938. He went to work at Rosewood station,
mustering cattle, branding, doing night watch. (Known here as 'Selwyn John')
Meehan, John Selwyn
Stationhand
In 1967 he was a student at Forrest River school.
Meehan, Michael
In 1967 he was a student at Forrest river school; then in 1976
he was photographed in the classroom of Oombulgurri, the first independent
Aboriginal school in Australia.
Meehan, Reg
She tells about growing up, traditional ways, dormitory life and
becoming a domestic worker.
Meehan, Sheila
She was a young woman in the early 1930s.
Menmuir, Elsie
He was in an accident where he was thrown, and broke his leg.
Menmuir, Margaret
He came from the Walah tribe and took a message to Forrest River
mission, that the German airmen were found.
Minnjinnimmurie
She was in the group where a number of Aborigines met on the
reserve and formed an Oombulgurri committee, whose aim it was to return to
the old Anglican Mission at Forrest River
Mitchell, Clara
Seen with a group of boys in 1932. In a 1967 photograph he is
with Wally Summer showing the crankshaft bell.
Mitchell, Crispin
She wrote a letter to Sister Richards. She told how she went
back to live at the Forrest River Mission from Wyndham.
Mitchell, Eileen
He was a Forrest River school student around 1954.
Mitchell, Freddie
He was a student at Forrest River school in 1968 and helped to
clean up all the old houses for the people to live in.
Mitchell, George
In 1927 he gave evidence in Perth at a Royal Commission
inquiring into the Forrest River Massacre
Mitchell, Herbert
With other young boys on a trailer in 1976.
Mitchell, J.
He was a student at the Forrest River school in 1967, also seen
in the same year at the Camera Pool.
Mitchell, Jeffrey
She received the champion girl trophy at the district sports
carnival in Wyndham in 1967.
Mitchell, Jessie
He attended the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler in
1967; was a student at Forrest River school also in 1967.
Mitchell, Lionel
When the school broke up at Wyndham she and Annie Roberts used
to take the children out to the bush to be with their parents
Mitchell, Lira
He was six months old about 1930; seen with a group of men in
1967 catching barramundi.
Mitchell, Phillip
He attended Forrrest River school around 1954.
Mitchell, Ray
She was a student at Forrest River School in 1967.
Mitchell, Sandra
He took a letter from Father Thomas to Captain Bertram in 1967.
Miuron, Paul
He was caught then chained for cattle killing in 1929.
Monoloo
One of a group of young boys an a trailer in 1976.
Moore, I.
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Morcombe, David
Her husband was Ronald Morgan. She had a double wedding with
Ruth Noble. She learnt to cook bread when she was in the girls' dormitory.
She tells how they would poison fish and how to cook it.
Morgan, Doris
The son of ronald and Doris Morgan, he tells the difference
between two types of spear heads and how you would make them. He also
tells how to cook a kangaroo.
Morgan, Douglas
He was a student at Forrest River school around 1955.
Morgan, Ken
She was a student at Forrest River school in 1967.
Morgan, Paula
Her parents were Ronald and Doris Morgan. She was the first
person at Forrest River Mission to fly in a plane; she was aged about four
and had to be air lifted to Wyndham because of illness.
Morgan, Phyllis
He was in a search party looking for two German airmen whose
plane had crashed. His Aboriginal name was Andumeri and he was from the
Jurri tribe.
Morgan, Ronald
He remembers how the old people made bread out of lily roots.
Tells about the massacre of Forrest River
Morgan, Ronald
He was a student at the Forrest Road school in 1967.
Morgan, Trevor
In 1967 he was a student at the Forrest River school.
Morton, Danny
Mentioned in Sam Albert's account as living on a peanut farm at
Bremlah.
Ned (Mulan)
In 1925 he was the first child baptised and given the Bishop's
name of Gerard
Nitbur, Gerard
He was the son of the Reverend James and Angelina Noble
Noble, John
She was in a double wedding and her husband took her back to
Queensland
Noble, Ruth
B GG797.35/O1
She was the daughter of Ned and Edith Nolja
Nolja, Meena
His family consisted of wife Edith Jaymunda, Steven, Ned
Edwards, Meena, a baby and an unidentified child. His first wife Minnie
Minjow died giving birth to a premature infant.
Nolja, Ned, d.1950
His father Wajamay got him and his sister Jaymundah to care for
the sick missionary Ernest Gribble.
Oomah
With a group of girls dressed in school uniforms in 1938.
Pierce, Molly
Photographed with a group of children.
Rex, George
He was confirmed in 1938, seen in 1954 with a load of cypress
logs for a building project. In 1967 he helped build a mud brick hospital
which was also used as a saddle room and for family accommodation.
Reynolds, Dunstan
Photographed with a group of children.
Reynolds, Rosa
She attended Forrest River School in 1967; her grandparents were
Robert and Louisa Roberts.
Roberts, Annie
She attended Forrest River School in 1967.
Roberts, Betty
Reminisced about the early days and discipline on the Mission.
Roberts, Clara
In a group photograph with other girls in school uniform in 1938
Roberts, Coralie
He was a student at Forrest River School in 1967.
Roberts, Desmond
She was given permission to leave the mission during the war to
find work on the stations.
Roberts, Louisa
In 1967 she attended Forrest River School.
Roberts, Margaret
Is an Aboriginal Elder. He and his wife were given permission to
leave the mission and find work on the stations. He returned to the old
Forest River Mission.
Roberts, Robert
Aboriginal community leader
He was confirmed in 1938; photographed with a group of boys in
1932 and about 1960 helping hold up a 25kg barramundi.
Roberts, Stanley
Photographed with a group of children.
Smith, Connie
Photographed with a group of children
Smith, Enid
He attended Forrest River School in 1967.
Smith, Lesley
Photographed with other children
Smith, May
He attended Forrest River School in 1967.
Smith, Ralph
He was a pupil at Forrest Road School in 1967. He had a job
where he helped to clean up all the old houses for the people to live in.
Taylor, Angus
In 1967 he attended Forrest River School.
Taylor, Danny
He had a job helping with cleaning up the old houses so that the
people could go back and live in them.
Taylor, James
Tells where he was born, and about growing up. He returned to
the old Forrest River Mission with 2 social workers and expressed his
feelings.
Taylor, Leo
She married Johnny Campbell in 1987.
Taylor, Margaret
She was in the group where a number of Aborigines met on the
reserve and formed an Oombulgurri committee, whose aim it was to return to
the Old Forrest River Anglican mission.
Taylor, Mary
Photograph of "Old man Urana" grinding wheat.
Urana
Photographed with a group of girls dressed in school uniforms in 1938.
Vigil
Photographed with a group of boys on a trailer.
Taylor, N.
Photographed with a group of boys on a trailer
Taylor, R.
Was at the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler in 1967;
attended Forrest River School in 1967.
Taylor, Rosie
She attended the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler in
1967; she was also a pupil at Forrest River School in 1967.
Umbulgurri, Annette
With Octa Carroll photographed at a wedding
Umbulgurri, Evelyn
A pupil at Forrest River School in 1967. He helped to clean up
the old houses for the people to live in.
Umbulgurri, Graham
Photographed with a group of children
Umbulgurri, Henry
Photographed with a group of children.
Umbulgurri, Mary Teresa
She wrote to the Bishop ('Dear Judja'); seen with Hershel who
later changed his name to Walter and was known in Perth as King Wally
Umbulgurri
Umbulgurri, Sarah
Attended the wedding of Geraldine Jessup and Ken Chandler in
1967; she was a pupil at Forrest River School also in 1967.
Umbulgurri, Vicky
Photographed with large group of childen.
Una
He acted as a guide for the military. During the war he and his
wife Nancy were given permission in June 1940 to go and find work at the
stations.
Unbah, Ernest
She and her husband Ernest were given permission in June 1940 to
go and find work on the stations. There are two earlier photos taken
around 1930
Unbah, Nancy
In 1925 she crossed Forrest River and on her way back she gave
her small puppy to a crocodile to save herself.
Ungala
She was part of a group of children photographed around 1954
with Mr Brian Southall and Miss Moreland
Ursula
He got his two children Oomah and Jaymundah to care for the sick
missionary Ernest Gribble
Wajamay
He worked at the Wyndham Hotel until he was involved in an
incident with a European, after which he was sent to the Forrest River
Mission. He was also known as Nanjeremie
Wanjeremie
She was photographed about 1954 with a group of children, Mr
Brian Southall and Miss Moreland
Ward, Pat
In January 1929 he got a thrashing after being on a chain for 36
hours because of an incident involving his wife
Warrian, Harry
He was photographed with a group of boys around 1932
Weaver, Boniface
He was one of a group of stockmen around 1937; and photographed
in a 1960 triple wedding
Weaver, Bonny
She was one of a group of children photographed about 1954 with
Mr Brian Southall and Miss Moreland
Weaver, Love
He was caught and chained for cattle killing in 1929 and taken
to Wyndham for trial.
Weiree
She was one of a number of Aborigines who met on the reserve and
formed an Oombulgurri committee, whose aim it was to return to the old
Anglican mission at Forrest river. Also photographed as a child in a group
about 1954 with Mr Brian Southall and Miss Moreland
Williams, Dulcie
One of a group of boys photographed about 1932
Williams, Maxwell
He worked at Rosewood Station with Colin Jones and Austin
Harvey; an early photo in 1932 shows him with a group of boys.
Williams, Monty
He was in the group where a number of Aborigines met on the
reserve and formed an Oombulgurri Committee, whose aim it was to return to
the old Anglican Mission at Forrest River
Williams, Ray
She is pictured with a group of children accompanied by Mr Brian
Southall and Miss Moreland in about 1954; another photo taken about 1960
shows her with Ron in a triple wedding group.
Williams, Susan
She was part of a large group of children photographed with Mr
Brian Southall and Miss Moreland about 1954
Wilson, Thelma
In 1933 she was a competitor in a women's sack race on the mission
Woodhouse, Katie
He was one of a group of boys who received rations in 1932
Wunda, Colin
He was one of a group of boys who received rations in 1932
Wunda, Henry
He was one of a group of boys who received rations in 1932.
Wunda, Horace
He was given the Forrest River mission police job in October
1924
Wunnamurra, James
He found a revolver cartridge which he put into a hollow stick
and put it in the Kalarr tribe's camp fire where it exploded.
Wurrayin
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