National Archives of Australia, Darwin Office
CRS E944/0, Timber Creek
CA 7112 ATSIC Northern Territory State Office
Aboriginal Population Records
Census Results for Timber Creek for
(1) Timber Creek Census 7. 6.1960
(2) Timber Creek Census July 1961
(3) Timber Creek Census 20. 8.1962
(4) Timber Creek Census 27. 7.1963
(5) Timber Creek Census 10. 9.1964
(6) Timber Creek Census 7. 9.1965
(7) Timber Creek Census 5. 7.1966
(8) Timber Creek Census 6. 7.1967
(9) Timber Creek Census 28. 9.1968
(10) Timber Creek Census 23. 4.1970
(11) Timber Creek Census 2. 9.1970
(12) Timber Creek Census 30. 6.1971
Paul Mackett
Copyright P J Mackett 2004
Timber Creek Census 7. 6.1960
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Tiger Wadigar Jangala Ngaliwuru H M .1885 A & I Rations
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan W F .1885 A & I Rations
(Tribal marriage.)
Paddy Kalirrmiri Jangari Jamindjun H M .1906 Tracker
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Mudbra W F .1934
Roy Ngaliwuru Ch M .1951 P/C son of Daisy
Doris Ngaliwuru Ch F .1954 P/C daughter of Daisy
Clara Nganjuk Nanagu Jamindjun Ch F .1957 Birth info given to Constable Connegan
Jenny Bangamani Nanagu Jamindjun Ch F .1959 Birth info given to Constable Gordon
(Tribal marriage.)
Smiler Dilmarra Jalyiri Jamindjung H M .1936 Relief Tracker
Mary Ibiga Namira Ngaringman W F .1925 Wife of Relief Tracker
(Tribal marriage.)
Emu Dilmarra Jalyiri Jamijung H M .1932 Tracker, query ROW 111 birth and age
Jessie Iburburin Nimara Wagaman W F .1941 Wife of Tracker Emu
Rita Ngaburngman Namija Jamijung Ch F .1951 Daughter of Jessie and Emu
(Rita now has native name.)
(Tribal marriage. Also handwritten note Mabel and 2 children.)
Pat Wonjar Janama Garama H M .1919 Holiday at Timber Creek
Mignionette Li-ingari Nimara Jamijung W F .1916 Holiday at Timber Creek
Patrick Mundi Jangari Garama Ch M .1953
(Son of Pat. Birn in Darwin. Mother died in Hospital.)
(Relationship of Pat and Mignionette described as consorting.)
Dodger Winburrakurri Jamira Jamindjung H M .1913 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Doris Maja-uk Nalyeri Jamindjung W1 F .1943 Reported to be in Leprosarium
Margaret Mdi-ya-wa Nalyeri Jamindjung W2 F .1944 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Harry Dodger Ninbi-ya Julama Jamindjung Ch1 M .1948
(Tribal marriage.)
Depot Joe Gubidalla Jabada Jamindjung H M .1922 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(AN also Korbi-dela. Group also Janira.)
Daisy Kunimmi Nalyiri Jamindjung W F .1927 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Joe Louis Nabaukalla Julama Jamindjung Ch M .1944 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Josephine Dudpawunni Nauala Jamindjung Ch F .1947 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Tribal marriage.)
Bloomer Burinba Jangala Jamindjung H M .1910 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Linda Yuganyu Nanagu Ngaringman W2 F .1903 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Tribal marriage. First wife died 1948.)
Bardie Jallugarri Julama Jamindjung Sin M .1924
George Tracker Jarpungugari Jangari Jamindjung H M .1910 Recently employed as Tracker
Maggie Ulingari, Wilingari Nanagu Jamindjung W F .1910 Wife of George Tracker
Jerry Labangan-buru Jabada Jamindjung Ch M .1944 AN also Manjieeri
Judy Nabil-ag, Nabuluk Namira Jamindjung Ch F .1946
Eileen Midilarra Namira Jamindjung Ch F .1948 AN also Dalmakang
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack Jei-uwa Jabijan Ngaringman H M .1942 Recently visited ex VRD
Rosie Kanbunin Nangari Jamindjung W F .1931 Recently visited ex VRD
Amie Wirr-in-ni Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1958 Reported born at Buffalo Springs
(Tribal marriage.)
Hector Dibbutkurri Julama Jamindjung H M .1921 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Peggy Kulbi-jim Nanagu Naringman W F .1919 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Tribal marriage.)
Barry Gadija Julama Ngaringman Sin M .1937 Recently visited ex VRD
Harry Gumularri Jalyeri Mudbra H M .1922 Recently visited from Moolooloo
Lena Dalmara, Oanamara Namira Jamindjung W F .1918 Recently visited from Moolooloo
Colin Waibarangj Jimija Ngaliwuru Ch M .1945 Recently visited from Moolooloo
Mabel Bilimanu Namija Ngaliwuru Ch F .1939
(Tribe also Jamijung. See husband Benny below.)
May Lung- Namija Jamijung Ch F .1956 Reported born at VRD
(Tribal marriage.)
Benny Nalmeiari Jangala Mudbra H M .1925
(Aboriginal name also Ngaramaiari.)
Mabel Bilimanu Namija Ngaliwuru W F .1939
(Tribe also Jamijung. See husband parents Harry and Lena above.)
(Tribal marriage.)
Johnson Gingum Jabidjin Jamindjung H M .1905 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jamindjung W F .1938 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Tribal marriage.)
Gilligin Yoi-ulma, Buluru Janama Jamindjung Sin M .1935 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Lenny Jalyeri Walmamba H M .1935 Been droving all over N.T.
Judy Nabilag Namira Jamindjung W F .1946 Daughter of George Tracker
(Tribal marriage.)
Stan Iliwaji Juburula Warramunga Sin M .1942 Droving since 14 years
Ronnie Julama Mudbura H M .1932 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Mary Dandawu Nangala Mudbra W F .1933 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Formerly of Wave Hill.)
(Relationship described as consorting.)
Boomerang Bill Dinung Janama Jamindjung H M .1930 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Nola Janu-i Nadala Wadaman W F .1920 Recently visited ex Coolibah
(Tribal marriage.)
Albert Urodnidj Janama Jamindjung H M .1909 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jamindjung W F .1947 Formerly of Bradshaws
(Tribal marriage.)
George Orrang Janama Jamindjung Wid M .1897
(Wife Dolly Kududulpun died early 1960 at Koolibah (ROW page 170).)
Nugget Mairung Jangari Jamindjung Sin M .1939 Holiday at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah
Quondong Gwambidj Janama Jamajung H M .1925 Holiday at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah
Rita Gingil Naola Jamajung W F .1939 Formerly at Buffalo Springs, name not taken
(Tribal marriage.)
Sandy (Long Sandy) La-abidj, Labi-ra Janama Jamajung H M .1900 A & I at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jamindjung W1 F .1920 A & I at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah
Shirley Mona Nangala Jamindjung W2 F .1946 Rations at Timber Creek
(Tribal marriages.)
Jack (Depot) Wandarnggari Jimija Jamindjung Wid M .1880 A & I at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah
Harry Ililli Jimija Jamindjung Sin M .1885
(Wife (tribal marriage) deserted to Port Keats.A & I at Timber Creek, ex Coolibah.)
Polly Kalgan Nanagu Jamindjung Wid F .1895
(A & I. Born at Fitzmaurice.)
Duncan Nubalangit Jabidjin Jamindjung H M .1925 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Dinah Kalingu Nangari Jamindjung W F .1936 Recently visited ex Coolibah
Frankie Mami-ang Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1951
(Son of Duncan and Dinah. Now got abo name.)
Margaret Ibir-ri Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1953
(Son of Duncan and Dinah. Now got abo name.)
Paddy (? Berdy) Ibirr Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1955 Born Coolibah
Colin (? Alan) Nanbarrg Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1959 Born approx July 1959
(Tribal marriage.)
Len Janama Ngaringman Sin M .1940
(Visited from Coolibah. Formerly droving all over Northern territory.)
Toby Jul-ai-i Julama Wadaman Sin M .1944
(Visited from Coolibah.)
Mary Dai-irr Nabidjan Jamidjung Wid F .1885
(Lived at Bradshaw. Visited from Coolibah.)
Darby Julama Jamidjung Sin M .1942
(Formerly Tracker. Brought up at Buffalo Springs. Now at Humbert.)
Wally (Hawley) Judburragia Jabada Jamidjung Sin M .1890
(Sent to Darwin Hospital in April 1960. Wife deserted to Victoria River Downs.)
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Timber Creek Census July 1961
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Sandy Labil Janama Jamanjung H M .1900
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jamanjung W1 F .1920
Shirley Mona, Wilu-Wilu Nangala Jamanjung W2 F .1946
Albert Wornig Janama Jamanjung H M .1902
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jamanjung W F .1946
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jamanjung Wid M .1880
Harry Ililli Jimija Jamanjung Sep M .1885
(Separated. Five children.)
George Orrang Janama Jamanjung Wid M .1897
Mary Dai-i-ra Nabidjin Jamanjung Wid F .1895 Blind
Tiger Wadigar Jangala Ngaliwuru H M .1885
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan W F .1885
(One child.)
Polly Gungandi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893
Darby Dia wadulwan Julama Jamindjung H M .1929
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
Smiler Dilmarra Jalyiri Jamindjung H M .1936 Police Tracker
Mary Ib-i-ga Namira Ngaringman W F .1915
Paddy Kalirrmiri Jangari Jamindjun H M .1906
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Mudbra W F .1934
Roy P/C Nuruludburu Janama Jamindjun Ch M .1950 Part coloured H/C
Doris Jurgura Nanagu Jamindjun Ch F .1954
Clara Kunkuk Nanagu Jamindjun Ch F .12.1956
Jenny Bangamun Nanagu Jamindjun Ch F 21. 8.1959
Nugget Keith Giyi Malak Malak H M .1915
Judy Ngamurrb Namatja Janamjan W F .1917
(Tribal marriage.)
Johnson Kingungkurri Jambidjin Jamindjung H M .1895
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jamindjung W F .1938
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Timber Creek Census 20. 8.1962
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Albert Wornig Janama Jaminjung H M .1902 Deaf
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jaminjung W F .1946
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jaminjung Wid M .1880
George Orrang Janama Jaminjung H M .1897
(Married to Josephine (Coolibah).)
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jaminjung Wid F .1920
(Daughter Shirley (Coolibah) previously wife of Sandy Babil deceased.)
Mary Dai-i-ra Nabidjin Jaminjung Wid F .1895
Tiger Wadigar Jangala Ngaliwuru H M .1885
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan W F .1885
Polly Gungardi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893
Darby Dia wadulwan Julama Jamindjung H M .1929 Tracker
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
(Tribal marriage.)
Smiler Dilmarra Jalyiri Jaminjung H M .1936 Tracker
Mary Ib-i-ga Namira Ngaringman W F .1915
Paddy Kalirrmiri Jangari Jaminjun H M .1906 Tracker
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Mudbra W F .1934
Roy P/C Ch M
(Part coloured H/C, at Humbert River.)
Doris Jurgura Nanagu Jaminjun Ch F .1954
Clara Kunkuk Nanagu Jaminjun Ch F .1956
Jenny Bangamun Nanagu Jaminjun Ch F .1959
Nugget Keith Giyi Malak Malak H M .1915
Judy Ngamurrb Namija Ngaliwuru W F .1917
(Parents of Adelaide. Tribal marriage.)
Johnny Kuru Jangari Malak Malak H M .1930 Rawles store
Dora Mangurra Nambajina Ngaliwuru W F .1925
Bruce Jikat Janama Malak Malak Ch M .1955
..sween Janama Malak Malak Ch M .1961
(Tribal marriage. This record partly censored.)
Johnson Kingungkurri Jambidjin Jaminjung H M .1895
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jaminjung W F .1938
(Tribal marriage.)
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Timber Creek Census 27. 7.1963
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Albert Wornig Janama Jaminjung H M .1902 Partly Blind
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jaminjung W F .1946
(Tribal marriage.)
George Orrang Janama Jaminjung H M .1897
(Married to Josephine (Coolibah).)
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jaminjung Wid F .1920
(Daughter Shirley (Coolibah) previously wife of Sandy Babil deceased.)
Mary Dai-i-ra Nabidjin Jaminjung Wid F .1895
Topsy Nabalili Namidja DJauan Wid F .1885
(Consort Tiger Wadigar (ROW page 201, deceased 25. 6.1963.)
Polly Gungardi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893
Mary Ib-i-ga Nimara Ngaringman W F .1915
(Consort Smiler Dilmarra ROW page 181 absent at Coolibah.)
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jaminjung Wid M .1880
Wally (Hawley) Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjung W F .1890
(AN also Judbaraggia. Tribally married. Wife Dinah at Victoria River Downs.)
George Orrang Janama Jaminjung H M .1897
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jaminjung W F .1920
Josephine H/C Dudpawunni Nuala Jamindjung Ch F .1947
Stephen Jungari Jamindjung Ch M .1963
(Father is George 1/4C. Mother is Josephine. Born Katherine Hospital 11. 1.1963. Birth registered.)
Darby Dia wadulwan Julama Murinbada H M .1929 Tracker, Police Branch
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
(Tribal marriage.)
Pat Nguluwung Janama Jamijung H M .1913
(Born Fitzmaurice River. Both parents deceased.)
Mignonette Lingar-ri Nimarra Jaminjung W F .1910
(Born Timber Creek. Parents both deceased.)
Patrick Mundi Jangari Jaminjung Ch M .1954
(Father is Pat. Mother is Mary, deceased Darwin Hospital. Born Darwin Hospital.)
(Tribal marriage. Pat arrived Timber Creek June 1963. Will be employed as a Tracker from August 1963.)
Paddy Kalirrmiri Jangari Jaminjung H M .1906 Tracker
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Mudbra W F .1934
Roy P/C Ch M
(Part coloured H/C, at Bullita.)
Doris Jurgura Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1954 Parents Paddy and Daisy
Clara Kunkuk Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1956 Parents Paddy and Daisy
Jenny Bangamun Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1959
(Tribal marriage.)
Nugget Keith Giyi Jangala Malak Malak H M .1915 Too old to work
Judy Ngamurre Namija Ngaliwuru W F .1917
(Parents of Adelaide. Tribal marriage.)
Johnson Kingungkurri Jambidjin Jaminjung H M .1895
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jaminjung W F .1938 Domestic
(Tribal marriage.)
Captain (Bishop) Laingari Janama Ngaringman H M .1935
(AN also Wadigari. Blind in one eye. Surrounding stations will not employ this person.)
Kathleen Dadbani, Dabrani Nanagu Ngaringman W F .1950
(This girl appears to be at least 3 years older than stated in the ROW.)
(Tribal marriage.)
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Timber Creek Census 10. 9.1964
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
George Orrang Jilwulgari Janama Jaminjung H M .1897
Ruby Kini-ra Gin-il Nangala Jaminjung W1 F .1920
Josephine P/C Dudpawunni Nauala Jaminjung W2 F .1947
Stephen Ya-wun-ula Jangari Jaminjung Ch M 11. 1.1963
(Josephine and Stephen are at Coolibah Station. Tribal marriages.)
Darby Diawadulwan Julama Jaminjung H M .1929 Police Tracker
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
Kevin Wungu-ma Jabada Jaminjung Ch M .1964
(Tribal marriage.)
Paddy Kilirrmiri Jangari Jamindjung H M .1906 Police Tracker
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Jamindjung W F .1934
Roy P/C Ch M .1950
Doris Jurgura Nanagu Jamindjung Ch F .1954
Clara Kunkuk Nanagu Jamindjung Ch F .1956
Jenny Bangamun Nanagu Jamindjung Ch F .1959
(Tribal marriage.)
Bardi Jaliogarri Julama Jamindjung H M .1924 Police Tracker
Gooduga (Kooduga) Mundu Nanagu Ngaringman W F .1945
(Father is Bobby Binmiari, ROW page 185. Mother is Jessie Dinyiringali, ROW page 191.)
(Tribal Marriage.)
Johnson Kingungkurri Jambidjin Jamindjung H M .1895
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jamindjung W F .1938
(Tribal marriage.)
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jamindjung Wid F .1946
(Pensioner, husband Albert Wornig, deceased.)
Mary I-bi-ga, Wungu Nimara Ngaringman W F .1915
(Husband is Smiler Dilmarra at Coolibah.)
Mary Dai-i-ra Nabijin Jamindjung Wid F .1895 Aged pension
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan Wid F .1885 Aged pension
Polly Gungardi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893 Aged pension
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jamindjung Wid M .1880 Aged pension
Wally Hawley Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjung Wid M .1890 Aged pension, AN also Jadbaraggia
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Timber Creek Census 7. 9.1965
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Bardi Jaliogarri Julama Jamindjung H M .1924 Police Tracker
Gooduga (Kooduga) Mundu Nanagu Ngaringman W F .1945
(Father is Bobby Binmiari, ROW page 185. Mother is Jessie Dinyiringali, ROW page 191.)
(Tribal Marriage.)
Pat Nguluwung Janama Jamijung H M .1913 Police Tracker
(First wife was Mary Bilindak, deceased. Tribe also Garawa.)
Mignonette Li-ingari Nimara Garawa W F .1916
Patrick Mundi Jangari Garawa Ch M .1953
(Tribal marriage.)
Darby Diawadulwan Julama Jaminjung H M .1929
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
Kevin Wungu-ma Jabada Jaminjung Ch M .1964
(Tribal marriage.)
Captain Laingari Nagalbai Janama Ngaringman H M .1935 Ex Victoria River Downs
Topsy Yindaul Ngindaul Nawagu Gurindji W F .1938 Ex Victoria River Downs
(Tribal marriage.)
Judy Jolagurri Nauala Jamindjung Sin F .1946 Absent in Katherine
Christopher (William) Ch M 28. 6.1965 P/C, born Katherine
Mary Humbert I-bi-ga, Wungu Nimara Ngaringman W F .1915
(Husband is Smiler Dilmarra at Coolibah.)
Mary Dai-i-ra Nabijin Jamindjung Wid F .1895 Aged pension
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan Wid F .1885 Aged pension
Polly Gungardi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893 Aged pension
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jamindjung Wid M .1880 Aged pension
Wally Hawley Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjung Wid M .1890 Aged pension, AN also Jadbaraggia
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Timber Creek Census 5. 7.1966
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Paddy Kilirrmiri Jangari Jamindjung H M .1906 Police Tracker
Daisy Nguria Nambidjina Mudbra W F .1934
Roy H/C Ch M At Humbert River
Doris H/C Jurgura Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1954
Clara Kunkun Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1956
Jenny Barcamun Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1959
Wally Gunindji Janama Jaminjung Ch M .1965
(Tribal Marriage.)
Bardi Jaliogarri Julama Jamindjung H M .1924 Police Tracker
Gooduga (Kooduga) Mundu Nanagu Ngaringman W F .1945
(Tribal Marriage.)
Darby Diawadulwan Julama Jamindjung H M .1929
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
Kevin Wungu-ma Jabada Jamindjung Ch M .1964
Doreena Gardung Namira Jamindjung Ch F 26.12.1965
(Tribal marriage.)
Captain Laingari Nagalbai Janama Ngaringman H M .1935 Tracker
Topsy Yindaul Ngindaul Nawaga Gurindji W F .1938
(Tribal marriage.)
Nugget Keith Giyu Watersnake Malak-Malak H M .1915
Judy Ngamurrb Namatja Jamanjan W F .1917
(Tribal marriage. This couple on holidays from Daly River.)
Johnson Kingunkurri Jamidjin Jaminjung M .1895 Full pension
Elsie Karrawongu Nalyiri Jaminjung F .1938 Believed to be in Kununurra.
George Orrang Jamana Jamindjung M .1897 Full pension
Ruby Kini-ra Nangala Jamindjung F .1920
(Ruby has left George and is now with Friday Wirbe (Winmi) at Auvergne Station.)
Mary Humbert Ibiga, Wungu Nimara Ngaringman Sin F .1915
Mary Dai-i-ra Nambidjin Jamindjung Wid F .1895 Full pension
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan Wid F .1885 Full pension
Polly Gungardi Nanagu Karama Wid F .1893 Full pension
Jack Depot Wandarngari Julama Jamindjung Wid M .1880 Full pension
Wally Hawley Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjung Wid M .1890 Full pension, AN also Jabaraggia
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Timber Creek Census 6. 7.1967
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Darby Diawadulwan Julama Jamindjung H M .1929 About to start at store
Adelaide Karwaliwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
Kevin Ch M Deceased 23. 6.1967
Doreen Ch F Deceased
(Tribal marriage.)
Jack Depot Wandarngari Julama Jamindjung Sin M .1880 Aged pension
Wally Hawley Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjung Sin M .1890 Aged pension, AN also Jabaraggia
Polly Gungandi Nanagu Karama Sin F .1893 Aged pension
George Orrang Janama Jamindjung H M .1897 Aged pension, tribal marriage
Topsy Nabalili Namdja Jauan W F .1885 Aged pension, tribal marriage
Johnson Jamindjung Sin M .1895 Aged pension, at present in Wyndham Hospital
Doris Jurgura Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1954 Living with Jack and Rosie April 1970
Clara Kunkun Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1956 Victoria River Downs
Jenny Barcamun Nanagu Jaminjung Ch F .1959 Victoria River Downs
(Children of Paddy Kilirrmiri abnd Daisy Nguria believed to be at Fitzroy.)
Jack Jeiuna Jabyan Ngaringman H M .1942 Police Tracker
Rosie Kanbunin Nangari Jamindjung W F .1931
Amy Wirrin-ni Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1958
Pauline (Colleen) Nangala Jamindjung Ch F 22. 5.1965
(Tribal marriage.)
Duncan Nabalangit Jamidjin Jamindjung H M .1925 Stockman working on Fitzroy
Dinah Kalingu Nangari Jamindjung W F .1936
Frank Ch M At Fitzroy
Margaret Ch F In Darwin
Biddy Yibitj Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1955
Alan Narnbuk Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1959
Daniel Ch M Deceased
Phillip Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1962
Jamie Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1963
Donald Jangala Jamindjung Ch M 14. 6.1965 May be 14. 5.1965
(Tribal marriage.)
Quondong Gwambidj Janama Jamanjung H M .1925 Police Tracker
Rita Gingil Nauala Jamanjung W F .1934 Domestic
Jacob Umah Jangari Jamanjung Ch M 11. 8.1964
Tony Mingin Jangari Jamanjung Ch M .1965
Dennis Ch M Deceased
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Timber Creek Census 28. 9.1968
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Darby Diawadulwan Julama Jamindjun H M .1929 Police Tracker
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F .1940
(Group also Jabada. Tribe also Jamindjun.)
Josie Ch F 24.11.1961 Believed P/C
Samuel Jabada Jamindjun Ch M . 8.1967 Father? unknown
Kevin Ch M 31. 3.1964 Deceased 23. 3.1967
Doreen Ch F Deceased 26.12.1965
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Jamindjun Sin M .1880 Aged pension
Wally Hawley Woodanburu Jabada Jamindjun Sin M .1890 Aged pension, AN also Judbarragia
Polly Gungandi Nanagu Karama Sin F .1893 Aged pension
George Orrang Janama Jamindjun Sin M .1897 Aged pension
Topsy Nabalili Namidj Jauan Sin F .1885 Aged pension
Johnson Gingum, Kinungari Jambidjina Jamindjun Sin M .1895 Aged pension, AN also Mangarama
Jack Jeiuna Jambidjina Ngaringman H M .1942 Police Tracker
Rosie Kunbunin Nangari Jamindjun W F .1931
Amy Wirrin-ni Nangala Jamindjun Ch F .1958 Check P/C
Pauline (Colleen) Nangala Jamindjun Ch F 22. 5.1965
Bert (Leslie) Derrigaji Jangala Jamindjun Ch M 8.10.1967 Born Katherine Hospital
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Timber Creek Census 23. 4.1970
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Single Men
Bill Jimini (Jimiji) Jangala Jaminjung H M .1924
(Separated from wife Gipsy. Works at Hotel at Timber Creek. Camps in old caravan.
Born Bradshaw. Parents both deceased when small boy. Both Jaminjung.
Brother is Cockle Eye Mick Jangala in Katherine.
Sister is Ruby Kinirrx Friday Winbi at Kildurk.)
Gipsy Mudtai Nanagu Karama W F .1915
(Separated from husband Bill. No children by bill.
Refer Gipsy at Legune for family by previous husband.)
George Orrang Dilwirrikari Janama Karama Wid M .1897
(Widower, all wives deceased. Born Fitzmaurice River.
Tribe also Jaminjung. Father's language Karama.)
Rosie Walinya W1 F
(Deceased 1930. Check was she his wife.)
Lucy Wuninnagarri Nauala Jaminjung W2 F .1900
(Deceased. Check. Presumed dead but this needs checking.
No Lucy anywhere in Timber Creek area.)
Josephine Dudpewunni Nauala Jaminjung W3 F .1947
(Check. Was Josephine ever George's wife. refer thermofax.)
Stephen Yaunula Jangari Jaminjung Ch M 11. 1.1963
(Born Katherine. Father George. Query.)
Susan Gugalia Nangari Jaminjung Ch F 10.11.1964
(Born Katherine. Father George. Query.)
Christopher Gudieli Jangari Jaminjung Ch M 19. 5.1967
(Born Darwin. Father Jerry Yuialnga (Manjier....) at Fitzroy. Refer.)
Jerry Naijieli Jangari Jaminjung Ch M 27. 7.1969
(Born Darwin. Father Jerry Yuialnga (Manjier....) at Fitzroy. Refer.)
Cook Jack Minbiari Julama Karama Wid M .1900
(Pensioner. Born Fitzmaurice River. Speaks also Jaminjung.)
Biddy Wandalmadji Nanagu W1 F .1930 Died 15. 2.1959
Nugget Raymond Ch M P/C
Sambo River Yibirunma Jabada Ch M At Auvergne
Major (Raymond) Megimin Mikamin Jabada Karama Ch M .1930
(Tribe also Jaminjung. Married Doris Januin.)
Joe Raymond (Joe Joseph) Mulundudj Murundu Jabada Karama Ch M .1932
(Tribe also Jaminjung. Married Violet Madjo... at Kununurra or Ivanhoe Sister of Da....)
Kathleen Namabel Namapan Namidja Karama W2 F .1922
(Deceased 20. 4.1962. Born Port Keats. No children.)
Single Women
Doris P/C Jurgura Nanagu Jaminjung F
(Father is Paddy Kilirrmiri.
Mother is Daisy Nguria, sister of Jack Jeiuna and with his family at Timber Creek.
Brother is Roy Bandugani P/C (Foster child).
Sister is Clara P/C, born 16.12.1956.
Sister is Doris P/C, born 27. 9.1954.
Sister is Jenny P/C, born 21. 8.1959.
Note P/C. Natural father is European.
Brother is Wally, father is Paddy.
Brother is David, father is Paddy.
Sister is Camilla P/C.
Paddy now at Victoria River Downs for Holiday.)
Polly Kalgandai Nanagu Karama F .1893
(Born Fitzmaurice River.
Father MaranC... deceased.
Mother Baladj... deceased.
Three deceased brothers.
Brother is George Dil......)
Timber Creek Police Station
Darby Daiwadulwan Julama Ngaliwuru H M .1929
(Born Timber Creek. Country Timber Creek, Fitzroy, Coolibah.
Most of this group at Victoria River Downs, some at Manbulloo.
Father is Wally Wodanburu or Wally Hawley Judbarragia, deceased.
Mother is Dinah Mialindi, married to Norman Nganjiri at Victoria River Downs.
Sister is Millie Ganiyunga. Child of Millie and Tracker George is George Boy Dalmuga, born 1950.
Note check if Wally deceased. Answer is yes 5. 8.1969 at Wyndham.)
Adelaide Kareialiwa Catfish Malak-Malak W F
(Father is Johnny Moonface Garra , Catfish, Malak-Malak, born 1927.
Mother is Dora Mangurra Nabajin, Ngaliuru, Jaminjung.
Sister is Elizabeth Bulin, deceased.
Brother is Bruce Jigadj, working Daly River.
Sister is Eugene Durrjak, school at Daly River.
Sister is Hilda, school at Daly River.
Brother is Fred, infant.
Brother is Timothy, infant.
Sibling is Gudjinjiela, birth not registered, death registered 6. 4.1970, died aged 2 weeks.
Grandmother of Adelaide is Judy.)
Unnamed child Ngaliwuru Ch F
(Born Daly River, tribe also Jaminjung.)
Kevin John Jabada Ngaliwuru Ch M 31. 3.1964
(Born Timber Creek. Died 23. 6.1967 Wyndham. Tribe also Jaminjung.)
Doreena Gardung Namira Ngaliwuru Ch F 26.12.1965
(Born Timber Creek. Died Timber Creek 11. 7.1966. Tribe also Jaminjung.)
Samuel Darby Ludmau Jabada Ngaliwuru Ch M .1968
(Born Timber Creek. Tribe also Jaminjung.)
Eddie Darby Wadijigeli Jabada Ngaliwuru Ch M 16. 1.1970
(Born Timber Creek. Tribe also Jaminjung.)
Major (Raymond) Megimin Mikamin Jabada Karama H M .1930
(Tribe also Jaminjung. Born Legune.
Mechanic at Timber Creek Garage. Employed G Hopkins.
Father is Cook Jack Minbiari.
Mother is Biddy Wandalmadji, deceased.
Brother is Nugget Raymond P/C.
Brother is Sambo River Iburunma or Yibirunma at Auvergne.
Brother is Joe Raymond Murundu or Mulundudj, married to Violet, at Ivanhoe or Kununurra.)
Gipsy Widbaria Nangari Jaminjung W1 F .1915
(Born Nimbing.
Separated from Major. Now with Jabiru Yiwalnga at Carlton Hill.)
Henry Wabugali Ch M
(Father presumed to be Jabiru Yiwalnga. Check with Gipsy. Father may be Major Raymond (Timber Creek).)
Dodger Yurata Ch M
(Father presumed to be Jabiru Yiwalnga. Check with Gipsy. Father may be Major Raymond (Timber Creek).)
Louise Ch F 9.12.1958
(Father presumed to be Jabiru Yiwalnga. Check with Gipsy.)
Doris Januwin, Darrnyun Nangari Jaminjung W2 F .1947
(Born Coolibah. With baby Warren at Wyndham Hospital.
Refer Dinah, wife of Duncan McDonald at Coolibah, for siblings.
For brothers and sisters of Doris refer Dinah McDonal (sister) Coolibah 22. 4.1970.)
Susan Kualjil Nangala Jaminjung Ch F 21. 8.1965
(Born Wyndham Hospital. Now at Timber Creek.)
Joy Walkbalia Nangala Jaminjung Ch F 1. 8.1967
(Born Wyndham Hospital. Now at Timber Creek.)
Warren Raymond Lalngnayeri Jangala Jaminjung Ch M 23. 6.1969
(Born Coolibah. At Wyndham Hospital.)
Jack (Long Jack) Jeiuna Jabatjin Ngaringman H M .1942
(Police Tracker at Timber Creek. Born Bradshaw.
Tribe also Mudbra.
Father is deceased.
Mother is Lizzy Wadalilla.
Brother is Tobacco Jack, married Dinah Longan at Wave Hill.
Sister is Daisy Nguria married to Paddy Kilirrmiri.
Sister is Nancy.
Brother is Donald Gunamunji single at Mulaloo.
Sister is Elsie Balombi married to Jinui at Wave Hill.
Sibling is Sugarbag Jeiwa.
Sister is Agnes P/C at Victoria River Downs school.
Siblings should be checked with other members of the family.)
Rosie Kunbunin Nangari Jaminjung W F .1931
(Father is deceased.
Mother is Mary Anne Managori Karama at Port Keats.
For siblings refer family of Dinah, wife of Duncan McDonald at Coolibah 23. 4.1970.
The above line originally appeared as below. The names were then changed to the above.)
For siblings refer family of Doris, wife of Major Raymond Megimin at Coolibah 23. 4.1970.
Amy Rene P/C Wirrinni Nangala Ch F 1. 7.1958
(Part aboriginal. Father Mr Rene, deceased.)
Colleen (Pauline) Margareitban Nangala Ch F 22. 5.1965 Born Katherine
Leslie Dalgaj Jangala Ch M 8.10.1967 Born Katherine
Myrtle Naiabandad Nangala Ch F 17. 1.1970 Born Timber Creek
Jack Depot Wandarnggari Julama Ngaliwuru H M .1880
(Born Bullita. Aged pensioner.
Parents deceased.One brother and two sisters deceased.)
Unnamed W1 F No children
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Yangman W F .1885
(Tribe also possibly Jauan. Born Elsey.
Parents deceased. Brother deceased.
First husband Tiger Wadiga P/C in Darwin, ?deceased.)
Jackson Ch
Nugget Keith Giyu Jangala Malak-Malak H M .1902
(Born Woolian. Flying Fox Dreaming.
Parents both deceased.
Two unnamed brothers and one unnamed sister deceased.
One brother Charlie deceased.)
Judy Ngamurrb Namija Jaminjung W F .1909
(First husband was Tiger W........)
Dora Mangurra Nabajin Ngaliwuru Ch F .1925
(Father is Tiger.
Married Johnny.
Page badly photocopied. Notes for Dora say
Mother of ....... at Timber Creek.
See Adelaide......)
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Timber Creek Census 2. 9.1970
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
George Lang Dilwigari Janama Moil Sin M .1900
(Aged pension. No identifiable children.)
Depot Jack Wandarnggari Julama Jamindjun H M .1880 Aged pension
Topsy Nabalili Namidja Jauan W F .1885 Aged pension
Nugget (Keith) Giyi Malak-Malak H M .1915 Aged pension
Judy Yamut (Ngamut) Namij Ngaringman W F Aged Pension
(Absent at Daly River.)
Polly Murundjunman Nauala Jamindjun Sin F .1885 Aged pension
Major (Raymond) Mikamin Jabada Karama H M .1930
(Employed by Mr G Hopkins.)
Doris Januin Nangarit Jamindjung W F .1950
(Father is Harry Ililli, ROW page 172, deceased.)
Susan Raymond Guiljil Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1966
Joy Raymond Walparia Nangala Jamindjung Ch F .1967
Warren Raymond Lalna-eri Jangala Jamindjung Ch M .1969
Sambo (River) Ibarama Janama Jamajung H M .1937
Kut-Kutj Yagur Muringarr W F .1919
Darby Dedulwun Jalama Jamanjung H M
(Police Tracker. Mother is Dinah Mailindi, ROW page 187.)
Adelaide Kareialiwa Nanagu Malak-Malak W F
Samuel Ludman Jabada Jamanjung Ch M .1968
Haddy Waididgigari Jabada Jamanjung Ch M .1970
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Timber Creek Census 30. 6.1971
Sheet headed Summary June 1971
Name Age Notes
Paddy Kilirrmiri 65 yrs 6 mths Pensioner
Clara 13 yrs Daughter
Nugget Giyi 65 yrs Pensioner
Judy Ngamurrb 60 yrs Pensioner
(Note - check on whereabouts of Bruce and advise)
Darby Diawadulwan 42 yrs 6 mths Police Tracker
Adelaide 30 yrs
Samuel 4 yrs
Eddie 1 yr 5 mths
Maureen
Bill Jiminji 47 yrs 6 mths Unemployed
Depot Joe 46 yrs 6 mths Yardman
(Note - check re pension for arm amputation. Check also
with Dr Hargreave for protector for arm.)
Daisy 44 yrs 6 mths Domestic
Frederick Booby 30 yrs Unemployed
John Friday 32 yrs Unemployed
13 people
4 already in this location
9 not previously in this location
Everything except Fred Booby .........!
Sheet headed Timber Creek
Bruce
Father is Johnny
Mother is Dora
Find out from Mrs Lavater and Father Leary where is Bruce (mental defective).
Write to Nugget Giyi and Judy care of Constable Taylor and advise where he is.
Sheet headed Innesvale
Innesvale
Owner I R and M H McBean
Manager Ian McBean
1 cook European
1 mechanic European
1 governess European
7 stockmen European
2 stockmen part Aboriginal
Scott Creek
Owned by Northern Agric. Develop Co
Manager Jack Bremmer
1 manager
14 agricultural work, grader, dozer, plant operators
sorghum growing
No aboriginals employed
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