National Archives of Australia, Darwin Office
CRS E944/0, Rosewood
CA 7112 ATSIC Northern Territory State Office
Aboriginal Population Records
Census Results for Rosewood for
(1) 12. 6.1960
(2) . 7.1961
(3) 13. 7.1962
(4) 17. 9.1963
(5) 1. 9.1965
(6) 29. 6.1966
(7) 15. 9.1967
(8) 15. 5.1968
(9) 24. 9.1968
(10) 1. 7.1971
(11) 8.11.1971
(12) 27. 6.1972
Paul Mackett
Copyright P J Mackett, 2003
Census for 12. 6.1960
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Sex Reln Born Notes
Rosewood Nipper Janbiring Jangura Gulawarang M H .1895
(Aged and infirm. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Lily Wilbai Nangala Ngining F W .1890
(Tribal marriage.)
Big Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Guringji M H .1900
(In Darwin Hospital 1959. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Lodey Janyaug Nangari Malingan F W .1917 Domestic
(Tribal marriage.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang M H .1910
(Light garden duties. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Missy Ramangga Nalyiri Ngaringman F W .1900
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack Jones Jabada Yangman M Wid .1900
(Also known as Rosewood Jack. Light Station duties. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Nipper Bingwiari Jalyiri Gurindji M H .1925 Stockman
Linda Nganmaria Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925 Kitchen duties
Marjorie Ngiliuru Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Born Wyndham 1959
Leslie Marouk-miari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1956 Born Rosewood 1956
Jeffrey Lipngaiari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1944 Stockman
John (Double Tongue) Marrupngaiari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1946 Junior stockman
(Tribal marriage.)
Rosie Iraamba Namidja Ngaringman F .1915
(Previously East Arm Leprosarium.)
George Baru Jangala Ngining M H .1920
(Stockman. Formerly Argyle, Western Australia.)
Dinah Djundoi Nauala Jamindjung F W .1915
(Formerly Argyle, Western Australia.)
Tommy Janama Jamindjung M Ch .1954 Born Wyndham Hospital
(Tribal marriage.)
Jimmy Jalyiri Mudbura M .1932 Arrived from ?
Dicky Deacon Widiwanggadj Jambidjina M Wid .1900 Cooks offsider
Billy Williams Jiburul Jaburula Kaiditj M Sin .1932
(Stockman and drover from all districts - a wanderer.)
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Census for July 1961
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Sex Reln Born Notes
Rosewood Nipper Janbiring Jangura Gulawarang M H .1895 Also Kilfoyle pensioner
Lily Wilbai Nangala Ngining F W .1890
(Tribal marriage.)
Lodey Janyaug Nangari Malingan F W .1917
(Domestic. Also Kilfoyle pensioner. Tribal marriage.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang M H .1910
(Light garden duties. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Missy Ramangga Nalyiri Ngaringman F W .1900
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack Jones Jabada Yangman M Wid .1900
(Also known as Rosewood Jack. Light Station duties. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Linda Nganmaria Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925 Kitchen duties
Marjorie Ngiliuru Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Born Wyndham 1959
Leslie Marouk-miari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1956 Born Rosewood 1956
(Tribal marriage.)
Rosie Iraamba Namidja Ngaringman F .1915
(Previously East Arm Leprosarium.)
George Baru Jangala Ngining M H .1920
(Stockman. Formerly Argyle, Western Australia.)
Dinah Djundoi Nauala Jamindjung F W .1915
(Formerly Argyle, Western Australia.)
Tommy Janama Jamindjung M Ch .1954 Born Wyndham Hospital
(Tribal marriage.)
Dicky Deacon Widiwanggadj Jambidjina M Wid .1900 Cooks offsider
Rastus Gunagai Jabananga Wailbri M Sin .1932 Stockman
Johnny Munju-wara Jambajimba Wailbri M Sin .1941 Stockman
Jimmy Jambajimba Wailbri M Sin .1928 Stockman
Thomas Jabangardi Wailbri M Sin .1943 Stockman
Jamie James Walagabari Jabarula Wailbri M Sin .1946 Stockman
Leo M H .1915
(Born Norestone, Queensland. Head stock boy.)
Amy Gangala Nauala Wandji-Wandji F W .1915
(Born Kirkimbie. Goatgirl.)
Tex Green M Ch 14.11.1946
(Born at Mistake Creek. Father is Darkey Green H/C. Mother is Amy F/B.)
Sammy Jabungadi Wailbri M Sin .1929 Stockman
Nugget Edward Kin-ga Jabangardi Wailbri - Mudbra M Sin .1931
Arthur Toby Julama M .1926
(Western Australian Tribe. Born Munabulla, W.A. Formerly married to Gladys Namagu.)
Billy Joe Manari Jabalyi Gulawarang M H .1913
(Also known as Billy Skinner. Born Cow Creek, Western Australia. Stockman.)
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1907
(Domestic. Kilfoyle pension.)
Tony Jabaljari Wailbri M H .1925
Barbara Nagamara Wailbri F W1 .1946
Francis Jungarai Wailbri M Ch .1960
Beryl Nagamara Wailbri F W2 .1947
Jimmy Jambajimba Wailbri M H .1920 Stockman
Lucy Ma-buria Nabaljari Wailbri F W .1926
Angela Mudbaria Naburula Wailbri F Ch .1953
Tommy Mungyari Jaburula Wailbri M Ch .1956
Coleen Nabarula Wailbri F Ch .1959
Reggie Jabada Mudbura M H .1939 Alice Springs area
Pearly Garlin Nangari Wandji-Wandji F W 24.12.1944 Domestic, excellent English
Kenneth Jangala Mudbura M Ch 2. 1.1961
Larry Mundalgari Jangarai Wailbri M H .1919
Ruby Wilbanbali Nangala Wailbri F W .1919
(Tribal marriage. Visiting en route to Hooker Creek.)
Tommy Williams Jabangari Wailbri M H .1928
Jeannie (I) Nambidjimba Wailbri F W .1936
Janice Nabananga Wailbri F Ch .1954
(Tribal marriage. Visiting en route to Hooker Creek.)
Big Nose Paddy Jabaljari Wailbri M Sin .1935
Part Coloured persons living in the Native Camp.
Eileen F W .1927
(H/C. Domestic. Born Mabel Downs, Western Australia.)
Stephen Edwards M H
(Full blood from Western Australia. Not on Station.)
George Edwards M Ch 11. 1.1952
(H/C. Born Lissadell.)
Carol Edwards F Ch 24. 8.1954
(H/C. Born Rosewood.)
Christine F .1956
(H/C. Born Wyndham. Father deceased. Step-father Johnny Gallagher. Mother Phyllis,
legally married to Johnny Gallagher.)
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Census for 13. 7.1962
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Sex Reln Born Notes
Rosewood Nipper Janbiring Jangura Gulawarang M H .1895 Kilfoyle pensioner
Lily Wilbai Nangala Ngining F W .1890
(Tribal marriage.)
Lodey Janyaug Nangari Malingan F W .1917
(Domestic. Also Kilfoyle pensioner. Tribal marriage.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang M H .1910
(Light garden duties. Also Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Missy Ramangga Nalyiri Ngaringman F W .1900
(Tribal marriage.)
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1907
(Domestic. Kilfoyle pension.)
Victor (Simon) Juburula Wailbri M Sin .1946
Dick IV Jabaldjari Wailbri M .1917
Peter Jungarai Wailbri M Sin .1945
James Walagabari Juburula Wailbri M Sin .1946
(All working at Rosewood Station since April 1962.)
Part Coloured Persons living in the Native Camp
Eileen F W .1927
(H/C. Domestic. Born Mabel Downs, Western Australia.)
Stephen Edwards M H .1920
(Full blood from Western Australia.)
Georgie Edwards M Ch 11. 1.1952
(H/C. Born Lissadell.)
Carol Edwards F Ch 24. 8.1954
(H/C. Born Rosewood.)
Christine F .1956
(H/C. Born Wyndham. Father deceased. Step-father Johnny Gallagher. Mother Phyllis,
legally married to Johnny Gallagher.)
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Census for 17. 9.1963
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1910 Kilfoyle pensioner
Missy Ramangga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900
(Tribal marriage.)
Rosewood Nipper Janbiring Jangura Gulawarang H M .1895 Kilfoyle pensioner too
Lily Wilbai Nangala Nginning W F .1890
(Tribal marriage.)
Alfie Gibngaiari Jambijina Miriwung H M .1919 Stockman
Elsie Barungali Nanagu Mawigan W F .1920
(Tribal marriage.)
Big Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Gurindji H M .1900
(Ex East Arm Settlement. Consort Loadie now at Mistake Creek.)
Big George Baru Jangala Ngininng H M .1920 Stockman
Dinah Djundoi Nauala Jamingjung W F .1915 Laundress
Tommy Janama Jamingjung Ch M .1954 Born Wyndham Hospital
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Jabada Yangman Wid M .1900
(Also known as Rosewood Jack. General light duties. Kilfoyle pensioner.)
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru Sin F .1917 Daughter of Jack (Rosewood)
Roger Jangarai Wailbri H M .1925
(Tribe also Nginning. Could be Roger Gungiari (199). Stockman.)
Dolly Nangala Wailbri W F .1930
(General duties. Ex Gordon Downs. Not identifiable.)
(Tribal marriage.)
Thomas Jangala Wailbri H M .1938
(Stockman. Will return Hooker Creek at end of season.)
Topsy Naburula Wailbri W F .1932 General duties
Alec Tasman Jabanadi Wailbri Sin M .1945
(Stockman. Ex Yuendumu. Will return Hooker Creek at end of season.)
Thomas Jangala Wailbri Sin M .1938?
(Stockman. Ex Hooker Creek. As for Alec. Entry crossed out.)
Charlie Juburula Wailbri Sin M .1923
(Stockman. As for Alec (Thomas crossed out).)
Nuggett Edwards Jabangadi Wailbri Sin M .1931
(General duties. As for Charlie.)
Charlie Morris Juburula Wailbri M
(Stockman. Absent. Unable obtain census details.)
Toby Gabnaiari Jangala Wailbri Sin M .1940 Stockman
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Census for 1. 9.1965
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Alfie Gibngaiari Jambidjina Miriwung H M .1919 Stockman
Elsie Barungali Nanagu Mawingan W F .1920 Domestic
(Tribal marriage.)
Nugget Wariari Jangura Ngining H M .1925 Stockman
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928 Domestic
(Tribal marriage.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1910
Missy Ramanaga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900
(Tribal marriage.)
Big Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Gurindji H M .1900 Aged pensioner
Loadie Janyaug Nangari Malingan W F .1917 Domestic
(Tribal marriage.)
Big Nipper Nambullu Nganmaria Jalyrir Gurindji H M .1925 Stockman
Linda Buditj Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1925 Domestic
Geofrey Libmar-ari Janama Ngaringman Ch M .1947 Stockman
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman Ch M .1950 Stockman
Leslie Marouk-miari Limngari Nanagu Ngaringman Ch F .1956
Marjorie Ngiliuru Malkmari Nanagu Ngaringman Ch F .1959
(Tribal marriage.)
Jimmy Burns Jangala Wailbri H M .1935
Margaret Nungarai Wailbri W F .1942
Marlene Nambidjina Wailbri Ch F .1957
Ernest Jambidjina Wailbri Ch M .1961
Henry Jambidjina Wailbri Ch M 12.10.1963
(Tribal marriage.)
Sandy Dunbulung Warngaieri Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1926 Stockman
Henry Jabaldjari Wailbri Sin M Not seen, ex Hooker Creek
Stanley Woodgah Wilgararigari Jangari Gurindji Sin M .1936 Stockman
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Jabada Yangman Wid M .1900 Aged pensioner
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru Sin F .1917
(Domestic. Father is Jack Rosewood.)
Nipper Janbiring Jungura Gulawarang Wid M .1895 Aged pensioner
Harry Guruldji Jalyiri Gulawarang Sin M .1905 Invalid pensioner
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1907
(Tribally married. Domestic. Husband Billy Joe at Lissadel, W.A.)
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malyngin Sin F .1927
(Domestic. Ex Ord River.)
Part Coloured Persons Ex Forest River W.A. living in Aboriginal Camp
Veronica Edwards Mo F .1920 Mother of Edith
Edith Edwards Ch F .1945
Derrick Edwards Ch M .1964 Son of Edith
Johnny Ah Won M .1928
Mena Ah Won F .1945
Richard Ah Won M .1956
Audrey Ah Won F .1960
Gregory Ah Won M .1964
Stephen Edwards M .1927 Stockman
Eileen Edwards F .1927 Domestic
George Edwards M 11. 1.1952
Carol Edwards F 24. 8.1954
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Census for 29. 6.1966
NB Since 1961 appears to mean at Rosewood since 1961
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Alfie Gibngaiari Jambidjina Miriwung H M .1919 Stockman, since 1963
Elsie Barungali Nanagu Mawingan W F .1920 In Wyndham Hospital
(Tribal marriage.)
Nugget Wuriari Jangura Ngining H M .1925 Stockman, since 1965
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928 Domestic, since 1965
(Tribal marriage.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1910 Aged pensioner, since 1961
Missy Ramanaga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900 Aged pensioner, since 1961
(Tribal marriage.)
Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Gurindji H M .1900 Aged pensioner, since 1963
Lodey Janyaug Nangari Malingan W F .1903 Unemployed, since 1961
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Jabada Yangman Wid M .1900
(Aged pensioner. Since 1961.)
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru Sin F .1917
(Domestic. Father is Jack Rosewood. Since 1961)
Nipper Janbiring Jungura Gulawarang Wid M .1895
(Aged pensioner. Since 1961
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1907
(Tribally married. Domestic. Husband Billy Joe at Turner, W.A. Since 1962.)
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malyngin Sin F .1927
(Domestic. Ex Ord River Station. Since 1965.)
Bob Yirriwur Jabada Wandjirri H M .1908
(Stockman. Ex Limbunya. Since December 1965.)
Nancy Jurungali Namidja Wandjirri W F .1913
(Unemployed. Ex Limbunya. Since December 1965.)
(Tribal marriage.)
Ted Gulbiari Jangala Ngaringman H M .1925
(Stockman. Ex Waterloo. Since May 1966.)
Minnie (Mouse) Marawa Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1920
(Unemployed. Ex Waterloo. Since May 1966.)
(Tribal marriage.)
Sandy Dunbulung Warngaieri Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1926 Stockman, since1965
Muldoon Yangnjiari Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1933
(Stockman. Ex Victoria River Downs. Since June 1965.)
Monkey Murib-mi-ari Jungura Ngaringman Sin M .1930
(Stockman. Ex Victoria River Downs. Since June 1965.)
Dick Marshall M
(Not seen. Unable to identify. Ex Hooker Creek.)
Billy Williams M
(Not seen. Unable to identify. Ex Hooker Creek.)
Jimmy M
(Not seen. Unable to identify. Ex Hooker Creek.)
Part Coloured Persons Ex Forest River W.A. living in Aboriginal Camp
Johnny Ah Won M .1915
Mena Ah Won F .1925
Richard Ah Won M .1956
Audrey Ah Won F .1960
Gregory Ah Won M .1964
Annie Ah Won F .1936?
(Daughter of Johnny Ah Won and a deceased woman.)
Stephen Edwards M .1927 Stockman
Eileen Edwards F .1927 Domestic
George Edwards M 11. 1.1952
Carol Edwards F 24. 8.1954
Veronica Edwards Mo F .1920 Mother of Edith
Edith Edwards Ch F .1945
Derrick Edwards Ch M .1964 Son of Edith
People not located on Census Report for Rosewood Taken on 29. 6.1966
Missy Ramananga F .1900
Maggie Nimai F .1927
Ted Gulbiari M .1925
Minnie (Mouse) F .1920
(Tribal marriage.)
Monkey Murib-mi-ari M .1930
Dick Marshall M
(Not seen. Ex Hooker Creek.)
Jimmy M
(Not seen. Ex Hooker Creek.)
Part Coloured Persons Ex Forest River W.A. Living in Aboriginal Camp
Johnny Ah Won M .1915
Mena Ah Won F .1925
Richard Ah Won M .1956
Audrey Ah Won F .1960
Gregory Ah Won M .1964
Annie Ah Won F .1936?
Stephen Edwards M .1927
Eileen Edwards F .1927
George Edwards M 11. 1.1952
Carol Edwards F 24. 8.1954
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Census for 15. 9.1967
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Nugget Wuriari Jangura Ngining H M .1925
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928
Billy Skinner Manari Jabalyi Gulawarang H M .1913 Also Billy Joe
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1907 East Arm
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1910
Missy Ramanaga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900
Big Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Gurindji H M .1900
Loadie Janyaug Nangari Malingan W F .1917
Riley Dungaiari Jabada Gurindji H M .1935 Father is Rosewood Tommy
Monkey Maringara Mulngniari Jangara Gurindji H M .1932 Parents deceased
Albert Jilgbi Jangari Malingan H M .1924
Sandy Dunbulung Wilgararigari Jangai Ngaringman H M .1926
Nipper Janbiring Jangara Gulawarang H M .1895
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malyngin H F .1927
Ted Gulbaiari Jangala Ngaringman H M .1925
Minnie Marawa Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1920
Nipper Liramarang Julama Malingan H M .1910
Molly Kuyung Nambidjina Gurindji W F .1920
Big Nipper Nambullu Nganmaria Jalyiri Gurindji M H .1925
Linda Buditj Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925
Geoffrey Libmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1947 At Waterloo
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1950
Leslie Marouk-miari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1956 Beagle Bay Mission
Marjorie Ngiliuru Malkmari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Beagle Bay Mission
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Marawoiwoi Jabada Yangman Wid M .1900
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru Sin F .1917
(Domestic. Father is Jack Rosewood. Since 1961)
Part Coloured Persons Ex Western Australia
Johnny Ah Won H M .1928
Mena Ah Won W F .1945 In Western Australia
Richard Ah Won Ch M .1956 Beagle Bay Mission
Audrey Ah Won Ch F .1960 Beagle Bay Mission
Gregory Ah Won Ch M .1964
Stephen Edwards H M .1927 Kununurra
Eileen Edwards W F .1927
George Edwards Ch M 11. 1.1952 Beagle Bay Mission
Carol Edwards Ch F 24. 8.1954 Beagle Bay Mission
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Census for 15. 5.1968
ND Only one sheet from 26 left
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Charcoal Dulung Janama Ngaliwuru H M .1917
Little Nellie Narmbi Namidja Ngaringman W F .1922
Captain Langmaiari Jangari Ngaringman Ch M .1945
(Captain is the son of Charcoal and Mary Rudungala.)
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Census for 24. 9.1968
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Nugget Wuriari Jangura Ngining H M .1925 At East Arm
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928
Jinny (Ginny) Guman Nauala Ngaringman Sin M .1900
Nora Wangadu Nangala Malingan Sin F .1912
(Previously married to Douglas Nindjari at Inverway.)
Billy Skinner Manari Jabalyi Gulawarang H M .1913 Also Billy Joe, In Wyndham
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1907
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1895
Missy Ramanagga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900 Died 28. 1.1969
Alfie Gibngaiari Jambidjina Miriwung H M .1919
Elsie Long Maiawi Nanagu Wandjira W F .1910
(Tribal marriage.)
Big Sambo Ralall Jabalyi Gurindji H M .1900
(Deceased since last census. Deceased 1969 Darwin Hospital.)
Lodey Janyaug Nangari Malingan W F .1917
Albert Jilgbi Jangari Malingan Sin M .1924
Sandy Danbulung Warngarari Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1926
Nipper Rosewood Janbiring Jangara Gulawarang Sin M .1895
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malyngin Sin F .1927
Nipper Liramarang Julama Malingan Sin M .1910
Johnny Owens P/C H M
(Wife Mena Owens F/B in Kinunurra.)
Duncan Burrimi M
(Not seen. Ex Lissadell Station Western Australia.)
Pluto Dangmil Jangala Malingan H M .1917
Mary Dangma Nanagu Malingan W F .1927
Friday Ulmiari Jabada Ngining H M .1917
Polly Ngidjai Nalyeri Gulawarang W F .1927
Margaret Yurrangali Nauala Gukawarang Ch F .1962 Balgo Mission W.A.
Big Nipper Nambullu Nganmaria Jalyiri Gurindji M H .1925 Limbunya
Linda Buditj Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925 Limbunya
Geoffrey Libmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1947 At Waterloo
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1950
Leslie Marouk-miari Nanagu Ngaringman M Ch .1956 Beagle Bay Mission
Marjorie Ngiliuru Malkmari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Beagle Bay Mission
Rita Labanga Mauangali Namidja Miriwung H M .1952
(Mother is Daisy Daimaria.)
Ken P/C Wilwirringa Ch M .1966
(Father is Alan Griffo Kununurra.)
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Marawoiwoi Jabada Yangman H M .1900 Darwin Hospital
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru W F .1917
(Domestic. Father is Jack Rosewood. Since 1961)
Duncan Campbell P/C M Not seen
Patrick Johnson P/C H M Not seen
Ena Edwards P/C W F .1950
Valerie Ann Johnson P/C Ch F .1967
Johnny Loder P/C M Not seen
Jimmy Burns
Jamie Julama
Dick Jabalyi
Johnny Jangari
Harry Jungura
Stanley Jangari
(Ex Hooker Creek. Only working for 1968 stock season.
Not seen. Unable contact stock camp.)
Stan Brumby Majaju Jabalyi Miriwung H M .1935
Daisy Little Daimaria Namirra Miriwung W F .1930
Rita Labanga Mauangali Namidja Miriwung Ch F .1952
(Mother is Daisy Daimaria.)
Willie Warawug Jimidja Miriwung Ch M .1954 Beagle Bay
Freda Wingmaria Namidja Miriwung Ch F .1943
(Waterloo. Married to Dick Landsdowne (Jack Lanson).)
Johnny Ah Won P/C H M .1928
Mena Ah Won F/B W F .1945 Ex W.A. now in Wyndham
Richard Ah Won Ch M .1956 Beagle Bay Mission
Audrey Ah Won Ch F .1960
Gregory Ah Won Ch M .1964
Stephen Edwards H M .1927 Ex W.A.
Eileen Edwards W F .1927
George Edwards Ch M 11. 1.1952 Beagle Bay Mission
Carol Edwards Ch F 24. 8.1954 Beagle Bay Mission
Ned Gurangari Jangala Gurindji H M .1936
Maggie Woragud Wodigut Namidja Miriwung W F .1934
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Census for 1. 7.1971
Aboriginal Employees - Individual Periods of Employment
Name From To Type of Work
Name From To Type of Work
Paddy O'Keefe 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Driver
Arthur Patterson 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Chingaloo Janama 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Long Alec Yagamani 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Tabacco Jack Janama 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Teddy Janama 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Long Norman Bargariyi 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Ringer Jangala 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Albert Yagamari 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Eric Julama 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Horace Julanuagu 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Jerry Balyarinja 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Duncan Janagu 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Wallace O'Keefe 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockman
Jeffry Jamaragu 1. 6.1967 22. 8.1968 Stockboy
Major (Jacob) . 1.1968 22. 8.1968 Stockboy
Pudden . 1.1968 22. 8.1968 Gardener
Napper Jilbelli 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockman Currently at Avon Downs
Long Tommy 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockman
Isaac 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockman
Jacky (snake eater) 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockboy
Allan Jurulama 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockboy
Gordon Jimbumbinga 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Stockboy
Hector 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Gardener
Mick 7. 6.1967 .12.1967 Gardener part-time
Census for 1. 7.1971
Name Aboriginal Name Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Albert Aldous H M 40 yrs W.A. Stockman. Married. Wife in Kununurra.
Monkey Sin M 40 yrs N.T. Stockman
Jack (Jock) McDonald Sin M 26 yrs W.A. Stockman
Tracker George Jarpungugari H M 61 yrs W.A. Stockman. Wife Maggie at Fitzroy.
Ned Johns H M 35 yrs N.T. Stockman
Maggie Wingal W F 35 yrs N.T.
Major Clyde Yukna H M 19 yrs
(Stockman. Born N.T. Father Clyde, Mistake Creek.)
Mollie W F 14 yrs
(Born W.A. Father Simon Murphy. Child Mary in Darwin.)
Pearly Bolindjiri W F .1917 N.T. Separated, no children
David McComb Muhu H M 28. 3.1948 Waterloo Stockman, father deceased, mother Linda
Bella Bradshaw W F 16 yrs W.A. Domestic
Edith Ch F 8. 4.1970 W.A.
Sandy Dumbulung H M .1926 N.T. Stockman, married 4 years
Maggie Mimai W F .1927 W.A. Goat Girl
Pluto Dalmai Danmill H M 55 yrs N.T. Stockman
Mary Dnalgaria W F 45 yrs N.T.
Charcoal Janwading Wid M 7 yrs Pensioner, widowed 3 years
Rosewood Jack Wid M 71 yrs Roper Valley
(Also Jack Jones, Pensioner, father of Pearly, widowed 10 years.)
Friday Ngurmieri H M 50 yrs W.A. Domestic
Jinny Koomin W F 75 yrs Pensioner
Polly Nijei W F 35 yrs W.A. Domestic
(Friday and Polly's children Margaret and Friday at Beagle Bay.)
Nipper Maiari Wid M 74 yrs W.A. Pensioner, widowed 4 years
Billy Joe Manui H M .1917 W.A. Invalid Pensioner, wife Ida
Lodie Janyang Wid F 54 yrs N.T. Pensioner, widowed 2 years, no children
Nora Wonggadie Wid F 50 yrs N.T. Pensioners cook, no children
Nugget Wuriari H M .1925 N.T. Invalid pensioner
Trixie Yarangali W F .1928 N.T. Invalid pensioner
Johnny Ah Won P/C H M .1920 Qld
(Married. Came from Camooweal. No children at Rosewood except Annie. Camp cook.)
Johnny Loader P/C Sin M 55 yrs N.T. Came from Pigeon Hole, Camp cook
Duncan Campbell P/C Sin M 50 yrs N.T. Boundary rider, mother at Tanumbirini
David Skeen P/A H M 40 yrs W.A. Horse breaker, married 18 yrs
Edna P/A W F 40 yrs W.A. Sister of Patrick Johnson
Edith Ch F 2 yrs W.A.
(Four other children away. Family from W.A..)
Patrick Johnson P/C H M 27 yrs W.A. Grader driver, married 6 years
Ena Shepherd W F 23 yrs W.A. Father Stephen, mother Eilia?
Valerie Ch F . 6.1967 W.A.
Patrick Ch M . 9.1969 W.A.
Ivan Ch M 27. 5.1971 W.A.
Laughing Jack Sin M 30 yrs W.A.
(From Halls Creek, stockman, also Jack Buttons)
Stephen Edwards H M .1927 W.A. Gardener, married 30 years
Eileen Edwards W F .1927 Mabel Downs W.A. Station Cook
Carol Edwards Ch F 17 yrs Rosewood N.T.
Florrie Wid F 45 yrs W.A.
(From W.A.. Domestic. Widowed 10 years. No children.)
Alec Morton P/C H M 40 yrs W.A.
(Stockman. From Flora Valley. Married 2 years. Father deceased. Mother at Flora Valley.)
Annie Morton P/C W F 35 yrs N.T.
(Father Johnny Ah Won.)
Mark Gordon Sin M 19 yrs Flora Valley W.A. Jnr stockman, from Gordon Downs
Keith Bradshaw Sin M 17 yrs W.A.
(Junior stockman. From Halls Creek. Brother of Bella Bradshaw.)
Henry Gallagher Sin M 13 yrs W.A.
(Junior stockman. Father Maden. Mother Phyllis.)
Thomas Monkey H M 50 yrs W.A. Stockman, from Argyle
Topsy W F 50 yrs W.A.
Muldoon Sin M .1933 N.T. Stockman, from Wave Hill
Dick Landsdown H M 30 yrs N.T. Also Dick Morrison
Freda W F 25 yrs W.A. Mother is Daisy
Margaret Pollubi
(Father is Friday. Mother is Polly. Ask Department of Education and Science has
Margaret got Aboriginal scholarship. Has gone to Perth.) Advise Mrs Bostock.)
Rosewood summary 1. 7.1971
Name Place Age Occupation
Name Place Age Occupation
Mark Gordon Ex W.A. 19y Junior stockman
Keith Bradshaw Ex W.A. 17y Junior stockman
Henry Gallagher Ex W.A. 13y Junior stockman
Thomas Monkey Ex W.A. 50y Stockman, husband
Topsy Ex W.A. 50y Wife
Muldoon 38y 6m Stockman
Dick Landsdowne 42y 6m Stockman
Freda 28y 6m Wife
Laughing Jack Buttons Ex W.A. 30y Stockman
Stephen Edwards Ex W.A. 44y Gardener
Eileen Edwards Ex W.A. 44y Station cook, wife
Carol Edwards Ex W.A. 17y
Florrie 48y 6m Domestic
Alec Morton P/C Ex W.A. 40y Stockman
Annie Morton P/C Ex W.A. 35y Wife
Johnny Ah Won Ex Qld 51y Station camp cook
Johnny Loader P/C 55y Stock camp cook, ex Pigeon Hole
Duncan Campbell P/C 50y Boundary rider, ex Tamunbirini
David Skeen P/C Ex W.A. 40y Horse breaker
Edna Ex W.A. 40y Wife
Edith Ex W.A. 2y
(Four other children away)
Patrick Johnson P/C Ex W.A. 27y Grader driver
Ena Shepherd P/C 23y Wife
Valerie P/C 4y
Patrick 2y
Ivan 1m
Norah Wonggadu 50y Pensioners cook
Nugget Wuriari 46y Invalid pensioner
Trixie Yarangali 43y Invalid pensioner
Charcoal Jauwading 76y Pensioner
Rosewood Jack Jones 71y 6m Pensioner
Friday Ninabi Ex W.A. 50y Domestic
Jinny Koomin Ex W.A. 75y Pensioner, wife
Polly Nijei Ex W.A. 35y Domestic, wife
Nipper Maiari Ex W.A. 74y Pensioner
Billy Joe Manui 58y Invalid pensioner
Lodey 54y Widows pensioner
Pearly Bolindjiri 54y Invalid pensioner
David McCoomb Ex W.A. 23y Stockman
Bella Bradshaw Ex W.A. 16y Domestic, wife
Edith Ex W.A. 2m
Sandy 45y Stockman
Maggie Nimai 44y Goat girl, wife
Pluto Dalmai 55y Stockman
Mary Dualgaria 45y Wife
Albert Aldous Ex W.A. 40y Stockman
Monkey Murubmiari 40y Stockman
Jack (Jock) McDonald Ex W.A. 26y Stockman
Tracker George 61y Stockman
Ned Johns 35y Stockman
Maggie 35y Domestic, wife
Major Clyde Yukna 19y Stockman
Mollie Ex W.A. 14y Wife
Total 53 people. There were eight in this location last time.
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Census for 8.11.1971
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Nugget Wuriari Jangari Ngining H M .1925 At East Arm
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928
Jinny Guman (Kuman) Nauala Ngaringman H M .1900 Age pensioner
Nora Wangadu Nangala Malingan W1 F .1912
(Previously married to Douglas Nindjari at Inverway.)
Polly Ngidjai Nalyeri Gulawarang W2 F .1927
Billy Joe Manari Jabada Gulawarang H M .1913 Also Billy Skinner
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaeingman W F .1907
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Gulawarang H M .1895 Pensioner
Missy Ramangga Nalyiri Ngaringman W F .1900
(Deceased since last census. Deceased January 1968.)
Alfie Deakin Gibngaiari Jambidjina Miriwung H M .1919 At Newry
Elsie Barungali Nanagu Wandjira W F .1910
(Now separated from husband.)
(Previous census shows Long Elsie Maiaw.... wife of Alfie Deakin. This is incorrect.)
Sandy Danbulung Yarangaiari Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1926
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malngin Sin F .1927
Pluto Dangmil Jangala Malngin H M .1917
Mary Dangma Dwalgaria Nanagu Malngin W F .1927
Friday Ulamiari Ninabi Jabada Ngining H M .1917
Polly Ngidjai Nalyeri Gulawarang W F .1927
(Has deserted Friday and is now number two wife for Jinny Kuman.)
Margaret Yurrangali Polubi Nauala Gulawarang Ch F .1962 Balgo Mission W.A.
Big Nipper Nambullu Nganmaria Jalyiri Gurindji M H .1925
(Waterloo. Not on Waterloo census 9.11.1971.)
Linda Buditj Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925
Geoffrey Libmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1947
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1950
Leslie Marouk-miari Nanagu Ngaringman M Ch .1956 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Marjorie Ngiliuru Malkmari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman H M .1950
(Waterloo. Not on Waterloo census 9.11.1971.)
Rita Labanga Mauangali Namidja Miriwung H M .1952
Ken P/C Wilwirringa Ch M .1966 Kununurra
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Marawoiwoi Jabada Yangman H M .1900 Pensioner
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru W F .1917
Duncan Campbell P/C M Not seen
Johnny Loder P/C M Not seen
Keith Bradshaw P/C M Not seen
(Brother of Bella Bradshaw.)
Henry Madden P/C M Not seen
(Mother is Phyllis Gallagher Kununurra.)
George Campbell P/C M .1946 Not seen, Ex V.R.D.
Patrick Johnson P/C H M Not seen, legal marriage
Ena (Edwards) Johnson W F Not seen, legal marriage
Valerie Ann Johnson P/C Ch F .1967 Not seen
Patrick James Johnson P/C Ch M .1969 Not seen
Ivan Wayne Johnson P/C Ch M .1971 Not seen
Johnny Ah Won P/C H M .1928
Mena Ah Won F/B W F .1945 Ex W.A.
Richard Ah Won P/C Ch M .1956
(Agricultural College Tardon, W.A.)
Audrey Ah Won P/C Ch F .1960
Gregory Ah Won P/C Ch M .1964
(These people have been duplicated on previous censuses appearing as
both Ah Won and Owens. Correct name is Ah Won.)
Stephen Edwards H M .1927 Ex W.A.
Eileen Edwards W F .1927
George Edwards Ch M 11. 1.1952
Carol Edwards Ch F 24. 8.1954
(Undergoing Nursing Assistant Course in Darwin.)
Ned Gurangari Jangala Gurindji H M .1936
Maggie Woragud Wodigut Namidja Miriwung W F .1934
David McCoomb P/C H M .1946
(Previous Waterloo and Mistake Creek. Mother Lina Nganmaria Buditj (ROW 193).
Father European deceased 1970 Halls Creek.)
Bella Bradshaw P/C W F .1954 Ex Halls Creek
Edith Bradshaw P/C Ch F . 3.1970 Born Kununurra
Thomas Monkey Yikabir Jangara Gurindji H M
Topsy Dabai Nangari Gurindji W F
Grasshopper Bleddis
Topsy Nullawur In Darwin Hospital
Muldoon Lagaiari Jangari Gurindji M
Monkey Malkbriari Murubmiari Jangala Gurindji M
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Census for 27. 6.1972
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Nugget Wuriari Jangari Ngining H M .1925
(At East Arm but returning Rosewood.)
Trixie Yarangali Nangari Ngining W F .1928
Friday Ulmiari Ninabi Jabada Ngining H M .1917
Jinny Guman Nauala Ngaringman W1 M .1900
Polly Ngidjai Nalyeri Gulawarang W2 F .1927
Margaret Yurangabi Polubi Nauala Gulawarang Ch F .1962 At Derby W.A.
Nora Wangadu Nangala Malingan Wid F .1912
(Previously married to Douglas Nindjari at Inverway.)
Charcoal Jauwading Jangari Ngaringman Wid M .1895
(Formerly married to Missy Ramangga.)
Elsie Barungali Nanagu Wandjira F .1910
(Separated from husband Alfie Deakin at Newry.)
Lodey (Ludy) Janyaug Nangari Malngin Wid F .1917
(Formerly married to Big Sambo Ralall.)
Sandy Danbulung Yarangaiari Jangari Ngaringman Sin M .1926
Maggie Nimai Nauala Malngin Sin F .1927
Dicky Deakin Widiwanggadj Jambidjinba Malngin Sin M .1900
Nipper Maiara Jangari Malngin Sin M .1903
Monkey Malkbaiari Murjbmiari Jangala Gurindji Sin M
Billy Joe Skinner Manari Jabada Gulawarang H M .1913
Ida Winbei Nambidjina Ngaringman W F .1907
Pluto Dangmil Jangala Malngin H M .1917
Mary Dangma Dwalgaria Nanagu Malngin W F .1927
(At East Arm but returning to Rosewood.)
Big Nipper Nambullu Nganmaria Jalyiri Gurindji M H .1925 At Waterloo
Linda Buditj Nambidjina Ngaringman F W .1925
Geoffrey Libmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1947
Johnny Mugmar-ari Janama Ngaringman M Ch .1950
Leslie Marouk-miari Nanagu Ngaringman M Ch .1956 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Marjorie Ngiliuru Malkmari Nanagu Ngaringman F Ch .1959 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Jack (Rosewood) Jones Marawoiwoi Jabada Yangman H M .1900 Also Rosewood Jack
Pearly Bolindjiri Nangala Jaru W F .1917
Duncan Campbell P/C M
Johnny Loder P/C M
Keith Bradshaw P/C M
Danny Green P/C M
Arnold Green P/C M
Laughing Jack Button F/B M Ex Halls Creek W.A.
Amb....... F/B M Ex Forest River W.A.
(None of the above seen at Stock Camp.)
Daylight Merandji H M
(Pensioner. Ex Argyle Station W.A.)
Ruby Weuga W F
(Pensioner. Ex Argyle Station W.A.)
Johnny Ah Won P/C H M .1912
(Wife Mena absconded ith son Johnny Ah Won at Bagot. Date of birth previously shown as 1928.
This is incorrect.)
Richard Ah Won P/C Ch M .1956
(Agricultural College Tardon, W.A.)
Audrey Ah Won P/C Ch F .1960 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Gregory Ah Won P/C Ch M .1964 Beagle Bay Mission W.A.
Stephen Edwards P/C H M .1927 Has left Rosewood
Eileen Edwards P/C W F .1927 At Rosewood
George Edwards P/C Ch M 11. 1.1952 Has left Rosewood
Carol Edwards P/C Ch F 24. 8.1954
Selina Edwards P/C Ch F 24. 4.1972
(Daughter of Carol Edwards. Father European.)
Ned Gurangari Jangala Gurindji H M .1936
Maggie Woragud Wodigut Namidja Miriwung W F .1934
David McCoomb P/C H M .1946
Bella Bradshaw P/C W F .1954 Ex Halls Creek
Edith Bradshaw P/C Ch F . 3.1970 Born Kununurra W.A.
Thomas Monkey Yikabir Jangara Gurindji H M
Topsy Dabai Nangari Gurindji W F
Grasshopper Bleddis Gurindji M Pensioner
Topsy Nullawur Gurindji F
(Pensioner. Mother of Mick (Rick?) Bangiari at Wattie Creek.)
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