Henbury Station 1938 - 1958 (E740)


National Archives of Australia, Darwin Office Series E740 Item P49 Henbury Station Paul Mackett Copyright P J Mackett, 2009 8. 5.1938 To Les ..... About Dick having a gun. He was around Kulgera Station. Undated Whole page censored. 3. 1.1938 From T G Strehlow to S Stanes Erldunda Station Strehlow's tracker Rolf lent a gun to a native Dick Mulda or Moolda from Haasts Bluff and he hasnt returned it. 21. 9.1938 From T G Strehlow to A H Elliott Horseshoe Bend. Pleased to hear from you that Paddy Melba is at Horseshoe Bend, and that he is quite normal again. Shoule he ever get ..censored.. would you please let me know at once, so that I can get him to Jay Creek (where a number of his friends are living) and look after him. 3. 9.1938 Telegram Strehlow to G Elliot Horseshoe Bend Please advise whether Tilmouth removed from Ellery Junction boy Paddy ..censored... Relates to Paddy Melba. 3. 9.1938 Telegram from G Elliot Horseshoe Bend to Strehlow Paddy here and seems alright. 7.11.1938 From Strehlow to H G Hyde Henbury Station As some considerable while may elapse before it becomes possible for the quadroon girl Ida to be removed from Henbury Station, will you please, if you can, make arrangements for her to be taken to Hermannsburg, preferably by her mother. I shall be visiting Hermannsburg a number of times before Christmas, and I shall have several opportunities of removing her from Hermannsburg to the Halfcaste Institution. 13.12.1938 From H G Hyde Henbury Station to Strehlow Mentions sick aboriginal Johnnie. 3.12.1938 From Henbury to Alice Springs Quadroon Ida has gone to Hermannsburg 20.12.1938 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Rations to be supplied to Johnny the paralytic at Henbury. 14. 2.1939 From Strehlow, Alice Springs to Darwin About removal of half-caste Aboriginal girl Ida from Henbury Station to Hermannsburg. Ida is about 13 years old. An observation by Constable McKinnon is as follows :- 'Did you notice how Hyde spoke about Ida? She's still a kid but anyone would from his description that she was a fully grown woman. I have an idea that she is in more danger from Hyde himself than from anyone else. Probably O'Connor (the elderly cook and store-managed at Henbury) is trying to push her off from henbury so that Hyde cant get to her. O'Connor is said to have done a lot to keep Hyde straight since he (O'Connor) came to Henbury.' Ida's parents are quadroon father Johnson Breadon and halfcaste mother Mowie. 5. 2.1939 From Darwin to Alice Springs Application for licence for H G Hyde, manager of Henbury Station, to employ three aboriginals namely Alesia, her daughter Ivy and granddaughter Lorna. They have been on Henbury for many years and Hyde has been manager for six years. 10. 3.1939 From R A O'Connor, Henbury Station to Strehlow, Alice Springs About rations for Johnnie. 15. 5.1939 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Blankets for lame Johnnie and his wife Kitty and clothes for Kitty. 9. 7.1939 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Rations for Henbury Johnnie. 26. 9.1940 From Henbury Station to Alice Springs Rations for Johnnie 26. 4.1941 From Henbury Station to Alice Springs Rations for lame Johnnie and his wife. 11. 2.1942 From Bob Buck, Renners Rock to R J Hamilton, Alice Springs Johnson Breadon's daughter died 7.30pm 11. 2.1942 She was a quarter-caste girl aged about 2 1/2 - 3 years and was born at Hermannsburg Mission. This child was cross-eyed and generally weak. Her father Johnson Breadon is now in Alice Springs Hospital ...censored... and will not now be going to Adelaide. 10. 3.1942 From Eddie Powell, Renners Rock to Strehlow, Jay Creek Mowie a half-caste lubra is sick and would like to come out and see if you can do anything for her. Also an old lubra. 7. 4.1942 From Strehlow to BobBuck, renners Rock Invalid Pension Calim forms for Johnson Braedon. Mowie still ill. 5.12.1944 Inspection of Henbury Station Manager Mr Steele Owner Estate J A Breadon,, Adelaide Employment 17 stockboys including Jim Kernan H/C and Tim 3/4C Three lubras Rosie, Elsie and Ivy 3/4C employed in kitchen Two old people Yankee and Schnieder about 80 years old are employed as gardeners and woodcutters. Food Native named Johnny whose both legs are paralysed lives in the camp but no rations are supplied to him. Cost of Material Mentions Changee, Harry, Jim, Harry, Muller Employees Andrew, Bobby, Brassie, Changee, Charlie, Chinnery, George, Harry, Jim, Muller, Paddy, Percy, Nargee, Ted, Jacky, Conrad, Corrigan. Kitchen Employees Rosie, wife of Changee Elsie, wife of Jim Kernan Abie 3/4C, wife of Corrigan, sister of Ted Lorna, wife of Harry 31.12.1943 Employment of Aboriginals Harry, Stockboy George, Stockboy Bobbie, Stockboy Yankee, Pensioner Alesia, Pensioner Davey, Stockboy Nargee, Stockboy Chimney, Stockboy Lorna, Casual Tim, Stockboy Ivy, Casual Paddy, Stockboy Jim, Stockboy Ida, Casual Hobbily, Pensioner Charley, Pensioner Changee, Stockboy Suider, Casual (All supposed to be Arunta.) 30. 6.1944 Employment of Aboriginals Harry, Stock Changee, Stock George, Stock Bobbie, Stock Yankee, Pensioner Alesia, Pensioner Davey or Andrew, Stock Chimney, Stock Lorna, Casual Tim, Stock Ivy, Casual Paddy, Stock Jim, Stock Ida, Casual Hobbily, Pensioner Charley, Pensioner Tom (or Gon), Stock Muller, Stock Brassey, Casual Suider, Casual (All supposed to be Arunta.) .12.1944 Employment of Aboriginals (handwritten sheet) Jim Kernon H/C, 30 yrs, Head Stockboy, wife Elsie 26 yrs Andrew, 48 yrs, Stockboy Brassey, 14 yrs, Stockboy Bobbie, 23 yrs, Stockboy Changee, 28 yrs, Stockboy, wife Rosie 25 yrs Charlie, 20 yrs, Stockboy Chimmney, 49 yrs, Stockboy Corrigan, 25 yrs, Stockboy, wife Abie 21 yrs Com or Tom, 26 yrs, Stockboy George, 40 yrs, Stockboy, wife Weeda 40 yrs Georgie, 20 yrs, Stockboy Harry H/C, 24 yrs, Stockboy, wife Lorna, children Max and Michael Jacky, 35 yrs, Stockboy, wife and two children Muller, 48 yrs, Stockboy, wife Daisy and one child Nargie, Stockboy Paddy, 60 yrs, Stockboy, wife deceased Percy, 17 yrs, Stockboy Ted, 48 yrs, Stockboywife and three children There is a typed sheet for the same period that has less detail. 5. 2.1945 From Darwin to Henbury Station About issue of Ration books. Issued June 1944 - Chinnery, Yankee, George, Changee, Davey, Jim, Snider, Harry, Alesia, Amy, Ivy, Lorna, Rosie, Elsie, Ida, Paddy, Brassey, Charlie, Percy and Muller. Issued November 1944 - Maggie, John, Whiskey and Nancy. Issued January 1945 - Willie Campbell, George Campbell, Bill Bluey, Toby, Leonard and Diver. 30. 6.1945 Employment of Aboriginals Diver, Stock Tom (or Con), Stock Brassey, Casual Corrigan, Stock Percy, Stock Maggie, Casual Domestic Ted, Stock Jacky, Casual George Campbell, Casual 31.12.1945 Employment of Aboriginals (marked Henbury and Idracowra) Jim, Stockhand, wife Elsey Tim, Stockhand, wife Molly, one son, three daughters Corrigan, Stockhand, wife Ivy William, Stockhand, wife Changee, Stockhand, wife Rosie W Campbell, Stockhand Charlie, Stockhand Leonard, Stockhand, wife Norma Bobbie, Teamster Brassey, Teamster Chimmney, Teamster Ted, Teamster Nargie, Teamster Harry, Teamster, wife Lorna, 2 daughters, three sons Percy, Teamster Mick, Teamster Mollie, Domestic Rosie, Domestic Elsey, Domestic Ivy, Domestic Maggie, Domestic Lorna, Domestic Also mentioned Fogarty, son Maggie, three sons, one daughter Una, wife, one daughter Kitty, wife Undated Handwritten list Tim, 50 yrs, Yardwork, wife Molly (45), children Mary (18), Vera (16), Bobby (17) Jim, 35 yrs, Stockman, wife Elsie 21 yrs Changee, 26 yrs, Stockman, wife Rosey, 22 yrs Leonard, 30 yrs, Stockman, wife Norma 26 yrs Fogarty, 15 yrs (on same line female 28 yrs wife, may refer to George following) George, 30 yrs Snider, 55 yrs, gardener, wife Peggy 60 yrs Hobbly, 45 yrs, wife Katie 40 yrs Charlie, Pensioner, 70 yrs Roley, 70 yrs, Pensioner, wives Mary (36) and Polly (56) Hengie, 18 yrs, Stock Percy, 20 yrs Harry, 30 yrs, wife Lorna (35), children Amy (14), Morris (7), Max (8) and Michael (9) Davie, 38 yrs, wife Lizzie (49) Chimney, 55 yrs, Handyman Nargie, 40 yrs, Stockman, wife Una, (24), children Tiny ? (7) and Shirley (5) Labey, 15 yrs, Stock Kitty, 40 yrs, Kitchen, husband Johnny (45) invalid Corrigan, 28 yrs, Stock, wife Ivey (24) Coulter, 36 yrs, Stock, wife Maggie (39), sons Syd (8) and Gilbert (6) Brassey, 16 yrs, Stock Rosey, 30 yrs, husband Ted (32) William, 36 yrs, stock, wife Caroline (40) Yankee, 65 yrs, Pensioner, wife Leisha (60), Pensioner 30. 6.1947 Employment of Aboriginals Molly, 45 yrs, House Peggy, Arunta, 27 yrs, House Claude, Arunta, 19 yrs, Station Tommy, Arunta, 45 yrs, Stock, wife Hetty (Kitty ?), 44 yrs Jim, Arunta, 34 yrs, Stockman, wife Elsie (30) Leonard, Arunta, 38 yrs, Station Hand, wife Norma (28) Tim, Arunta, 48 yrs, Station Hand, wife Molly (42), children Mary (18), Vera (16) and August (12) Fogarty, Arunta, 17 yrs, Stock Chimney, Arunta, 40 yrs, Station Hand, wife Maggie (21) Edgar, Arunta, Arunta, 16 yrs, Stock Maxwell, 18 yrs Sonny Swan, Arunta, 50 yrs, Stockman, Wife Florrie (30), sons Dickie (11) and Ronny (9) Stanley, Arunta, 14 yrs, Stock Nellie, Arunta, 16 yrs, House Letty, Arunta, 40 yrs, House Corrigan, Arunta, 30 yrs, Stockwork, wife Ivy (26) George, Arunta, 36 yrs, Station, wife Ourta (Qurta ?) (24) Rosie, Arunta, 35 yrs, Cows Rosey, Arunta, 30 yrs, House Changie, Arunta, 38 yrs, Stockman, wife Rose (30) Toby, Arunta, 34 yrs, Stockhand, wife Tilly (24), daughter Mavis (5), son Bob (7) Jack, Arunta, 40 yrs, Station Hand, wife Dolly (23), sons Sonny (6), Kevin (4) and Toby (1) 26. 6.1947 Note A halfcaste male child born 26. 6.1947. Mother Ivy 3/4C Undated Employment of Aboriginals Leonard, Arunta, 37 yrs, Yard Repairs, wife Norma (35) Tim, Arunta, 56 yrs, Pumper, wife Molly (50), children Mary (17), August (14) Davie, Arunta, 55 yrs, T...sider Fogarty, Arunta, 18 yrs, Stockman Lorna, Arunta, 30 yrs, Housegirl Claude, Arunta, 20 yrs, Stockman Rosie, Arunta, 30 yrs, Laundress Charlie, Arunta, aged and infirm Polly, Arunta, aged and infirm Toby, Arunta, 30 yrs, Gardener, wife Dolly (27), father Widgedy (aged) Jim, Arunta, 30 yrs, Stockman, mother Likey ? aged Changie, Arunta, 40 yrs, Stockman, wife Rose (38) Corrigan, Arunta, 30 yrs, Stockman, wife Ivy (28), son Clem (2) Tom, Arunta, 38 yrs, Stockman, wife Lake (50) Bobby, Arunta, 25 yrs, wife Elsey (38) Ivy, Arunta, 28 yrs, Housegirl Jack, Arunta, 40 yrs, Yard Builder, wife Tilly (30), sons Syd (8), Kevin (6), daughetr Mary (3) Chimney, Arunta, 50 yrs, Yard Repairs Vera, Arunta, 16 yrs, Housegirl Sunny, 52 yrs, Stockman, wife Florry (38), daughter Susan (14), sons Dickie (11), Ronnie (8), Ansley (6), daughters Christobel (3), Kathleen (1 mth) Stanley, Arunta, 16 yrs, Stockman Harry, Arunta, 29 yrs, Stockman, wife Lorna (30), sons Michael (8), Max (6), Maurice (5), daughters Noela (3), Shella (3 mths) Amy ?, Arunta, 16 yrs, Housegirl 11. 4.1949 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station William wants to know when his wife Caroline is returning. 22. 7.1949 Employment of Aboriginals Name Reln Age Notes Sonny Swan 1/4C H 50 yrs Albertina Swan W 35 yrs Stanley Ch 18 yrs Susan Ch 16 yrs Dickie Ch 13 yrs Ronnie Ch 8 yrs Anaslim Ch 5 yrs Christobel Ch 3 yrs Kathleen Ch 1 year Kenneth Swan 3/4C H 31 yrs Hilda Swan (nee Alby) H/C W 26 yrs Daughter of Reg Alby (Tieyon Station) Mary Ch 3 yrs Born 21. 4.1946 Gordon Abbott (exempt H/C) H 26 yrs May be 3/4C Ada Abbott H/C W 28 yrs Father Johnson Braden (Breaden), mother Marwee Glenis Ch 6 yrs Perry Ch 5 yrs Very white Ralph Ch 3 yrs Douglas Ch 1 year Harry Armstrong (3/4 Black) H 30 yrs Lorna Armstrong H/C W 30 yrs Amy Ch 16 yrs Father Laby Michael Ch Maxie Ch Morris Ch Noela Ch Sheila Ch Tim Armstrong H/C H 60 yrs Mollie W 60 yrs Aranda Tribe Mary Ch 20 yrs Absent Fogarty Ch 18 yrs Vera Ch 17 yrs August Ch 16 yrs Bobby Armstrong (3/4 Black) H 20 yrs Elsie W 20 yrs Aranda Tribe Baby Ch 1 mth Male Corrigan H 25 yrs Aranda Tribe Ivy H/C W 25 yrs Clem Ch 3 yrs Toby H 30 yrs Luritcha Tribe Dolly W 20 yrs Luritcha Tribe Baby Ch 1 mth Female (Lost two children with measles.) Schnieder H 70 yrs Aranda Tribe (No wife now, died some years ago.) Roly H 80 yrs AN Indirduro, Tribe Aranda and Luritcha Coey W 55 yrs Tribe Aluridj. mother of Charlie and Brassi Overseer Charlie H From Idracowra Lecia 76 yrs Mother of Tim Armstrong, father George Elliott (white), mother full blood Old Police Jack (These two grouped together.) Norma 3/4C W 20 yrs Wife of Leonard (30) (out at Moppleban) Davey 50 yrs Out at Napperby Gengi H 30 yrs Rosie W 30 yrs Baby daughter Chimney 50 yrs At Illamarta putting up yard Fred 55 yrs Jim Kernan H/C 26 yrs Single, father Jim Kernan (European), mother Laddie working Tempe Maxwell Fly (3/4 black) 20 yrs Single, father Bruce Fly Claude 26 yrs Single, tribe Aranda and Aluridja Working Natives Sunny H/C, stockman Jim H/C, stockman Changie F/B, stockman Claude F/B, stockman Kenny H/C, stockman Stanley 3/4C, stockman Fogarty 3/4C, stockman Bothey F/B, stockman Chimney F/B, stockman Leonard F/B, stockman Fred F/B, stockman Maxwell 3/4C, stockman Lorna H/C, Housegirl Ivy H/C, Housegirl Vera 3/4C, Housegirl Amy 3/4C, Housegirl Davy F/B Toby F/B Tim H/C, garden Corrigan Gordon 3/4C 20. 6.1950 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Certificate of Exemption for David and Albertina Swan. 8. 3.1951 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Exemption Certificates for the following Ronald Kenneth Patrick Brady, No. 44 issued in Darwin, No. A.S. 16 issued in Alice Springs Albertina Swan, No. 19 issued in Darwin, No. A.S. 18 issued in Alice Springs David Swan, No. 20 issued in Darwin, No. A.S. 17 issued in Alice Springs 5. 7.1951 From Alice Springs to Darwin Child Endowment claims for Mary Forrester Ivy Elliott Elsie Armstrong Amy Armstrong 11.12.1951 Report on Henbury Station by Patrol Officer Bray Owner : G W Pearce (resident) Manager : R W Shepherd Situation : SSW of Alice Springs - 83 miles on main Alice Springs - Adelaide Road Licence : G W Pearce, No 1257, issued 11.12.1951 R W Shepherd, No 1258, issued 11.12.1951 Inspection Date : 11.12.1951 Employees Part Aboriginal David (Sonny) Swan 1/4C, 55 years, Head Stockman, married Harry Forrester H/C, 42 years, general hand, married Kitty H/C, 55 years, domestic, single Ida Abbott H/C, 30 years, domestic, married Aboriginal Name Tribe Age Occupation Notes Chimney Aranda 55 years General Hand Widower William Aranda 40 Stockman Married Jacky Luritcha 26 Goat Shepherd Married Fogarty 7/8C Aranda 20 Stockman Single Leonard Aranda 35 Stockman Married Gordan 3/4C 30 Stockman Married Stanley 5/8C 20 Stockman Single Tim 3/4C 60 General Hand Married Brassy Aranda 20 Stockman Single Bobbie 7/8C 28 Stockman Married Arthur Luritcha 22 Stockman Married Corrigan Aranda 30 Stockman Married Laby Aranda 20 Stockman/General Hand Single Fred Aranda 65 Gardener Widower Dicky 5/8C 18 Stockman Single Note - All the above employees at Henbury are so sophicated that none of them can remember their aboriginal names. Molly Aranda 60 Domestic Married Susan 5/8C 19 Domestic Single Short Rosie Aranda 30 Domestic Single August 7/8C 20 Domestic Single Peggy Luritcha 25 Domestic Married Ivy 3/4C 30 Domestic Married Accomodation Hut occupied by Part-aboriginal Sonny Swan Single boys hut (three boys) Tim's hut Hut Number 1 Hut Number 2 Hut Number 3 Hut Number 4 Hut Number 5 Hut Number 6 Hut Number 7 Hut Number 8 Fred's Hut Schneider's Hut Family Groups Part Aboriginal Name Sonny (David) Swan 1/4C Occupation Head Stockman Age 53 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Horseshoe Bend Married De Facto wife Florrie F/B, Aranda, 45 years Father Gus Elliot, European, deceased Mother Lil. H/C, deceased Children Stanley 5/8C, 24 years, born Hermannsburg, employed Henbury Susan 5/8C, 21 years, born Henbury, employed Henbury Dicky 5/8C, 19 years, born Henbury, employed Henbury Ronnie 5/8C, 11 years, born Tempe Downs Annesley 5/8C, 8 1/2 years, born Hermannsburg, male Christabel 5/8C, 6 years, born Hermannsburg Kathleen 5/8C, 3 years, born Alice Springs Name Kitty H/C Occupation Age 55 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Idracowra Married Widow Father Chas Fenom, European, deceased Mother Old Jinny F/B, Aranda, deceased Children Nil Name Harry Forrester H/C Occupation Age 42 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Unknown Married De Facto to Mary 7/8C Father Mr Forrester, European Mother Unknown Children Ray, 2 years, born Henbury (father said to have been Corrigan, full blood making Ray also full blood.) Valda 3/4C, 8 years, born Henbury, father Harry Forrester Notes Harry Forrester was not sighted, and the above particulars were given by G W Pearce Full Bloods (including those with more than 50% aboriginal blood) Name Tim 3/4C Occupation General Hand Age 60 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Idracowra Married Molly F/B, Aranda, 60 years Father Old Yankee F/B Mother Leisha H/C, deceased Children Bobbie, 28 years Mary, 26 years Vera, deceased Fogarty, 21 years August (female), 19 years Name Gordan 3/4C Occupation Stockman Age 30 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Hermannsburg Married Ida 5/8C Father Jewel F/B, Aranda Mother Doris H/C, deceased Children Glanice or Glenis 3/4C, 10 years, born Angas Downs, female Barry or Perry, 7 years, male, born Henbury, father said to have been Bobby Draper, European. If this is correct then Barry is only 3/16th aboriginal. Ralph 3/4C, 4 years, male, born Hermannsburg Douglas 3/4C, 3 years, male, born Hermannsburg Name Ida 5/8C Occupation Age 30 years Date of Birth Unknown Place of Birth Idracowra Married Father Johnson Braedon H/C, deceased Mother Mowie 3/4C, deceased Children Glanice or Glenis 3/4C, 10 years, born Angas Downs, female Barry or Perry, 7 years, male, born Henbury, father said to have been Bobby Draper, European. If this is correct then Barry is only 3/16th aboriginal. Ralph 3/4C, 4 years, male, born Hermannsburg Douglas 3/4C, 3 years, male, born Hermannsburg Name Ivy 3/4C Occupation Age 30 years Date of Birth Place of Birth Idracowra Married To Corrigan F/B Father Old Yankee F/B Mother Leisha H/C Children Clem 7/8C, male, 4 years, born Henbury Daphne 7/8C, 18 months, female Name Bobbie (Armstrong) 7/8C Occupation Age 23 years Date of Birth Place of Birth Married Elsie F/B Father Mother Children Beaufort F/B, 2 years, born about June 1949 Henbury Name Jacky F/B Occupation Age Date of Birth Place of Birth Married Mary F/B Father Mother Children Nil Child Endowment Ida Abbott and 4 children Mrs David Swan and 4 children Elsie Armstrong and 1 child Ivy Elliott and 2 children Mary Forrester and 2 children Census Part Aboriginal Male Female Total adults 2 1 Employed adults 2 1 Children 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 10 1 11 - 14 15 - 18 Aboriginal Male Female Total adults 16 12 Employed adults 16 7 Children 0 - 2 2 2 3 - 5 3 1 6 - 10 1 1 11 - 14 1 1 15 - 18 12. 2.1952 Aboriginals employed at Henbury 1. 1.1951 - 30. 6.1951 Sonny, wife Florrie Harry, wife Mary Jim Changie, wife Rosie Chimney Monty William Fogarty Leonard, wife Norma Gordon, wife Ida Stanley Jim, wife Molly Brassy Bobby, wife Elsie Claude Arthur, wife Peggy Norman Corrigan, wife Ivy Laby Fred Kitty Ida Molly Susan Rosie August 15. 4.1952 From henbury Station to Alice Springs Natice child 9 months died 18th. 4. 6.1952 From Alice Springs to Social Services Adelaide Child Endowment for Peter, wife Beryl and children Rosslyn (7), Isaac (5), Naftelin (4) and Chawly (3) Tiger, his two wives and one child These people were previously resident at the Finke River Mission Station and now at henbury. 30. 6.1952 Employment of Aboriginals Sonny, wife Florrie, children Ronnie, Annesley, Elizabeth and Kathleen Harry, wife Mary, children Ray and Valda Chimney William, wife Caroline Fogarty Leonard, wife Norma Stanley Jim, wife Molly Brassy Claude Bickie Arthur, wife Peggy Corrigan, wife Ivy, children Clem and Daphne Laby Fred Gordon, wife Ida, children Glennis, Barry, Ralph, Douglas and John Bobby, wife Elsie, child Beaufort Stormy Campbell, wife Rosie, child Ralph Peter, wife Beryl, children Rosalind, Isaac, Maph.... and Charley Tiger, wife Winchira, children Cain and Andam David Larry, wife Daphne Kitty Ida Molly Susan August Ivy Rosie 1.12.1952 From Henbury Station to Alice Springs re Child Endowment Mentions the following David (Sonny) Swan, wife Florrie. Exempt half-caste. Harry Forrester, wife Mary.. Exempt half-caste. Corrigan, wife Ivy Bobby, wife Elsie Peter, wife Beryl Tiger, wife Winchira Amy Armstrong, unmarried 10.12.1952 From Alice Springs to Social Services Adelaide re Child Endowment Mentions the following :- Ida Abbott Ivy Elliott Elsie Armstrong 12. 1.1953 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Please ascertain from Stormy Campbell any objection his son Eric Campbell proceeding St Francis House Semaphore join brother Jack schooling. 31.12.1952 Employment of Aboriginals Corrigan, wife Ivy, children Clem and Daphne Gordon, wife Ida, children Glennis, Barry, Ralph, Douglas and John Bobby, wife Elsie, child Beaufort Peter, wife Beryl, children Rosalind, Isaac, Maftilim and Charley Tiger, wife Winchira, children Cain and Andam Larry, wife Daphne William, wife Caroline Leonard, wife Norma Jim, wife Molly Chimney Fogarty Stanley Brassy Laby David Bickie Kitty Molly Ida Susan August Rosie Ivy Lorna Amy 28. 4.1953 From Alice Springs to Henbury Station Aborigine Monty Swan owes Walter Ebatarinja of Alice Springs one pound ten shillings. 11. 5.1953 From Henbury Station to Alice Springs Monty Swan has not been employed at Henbury for about two years. Believe he is at Idracowra. 30. 6.1953 Employment of Aboriginals Stanley Dickie Gordon, wife Ida, children Glennis, Barry, Ralph, Douglas and John William, wife Caroline Laby Chimney Bobby, wife Elsie, child Beaufort Fogarty Tony, wife Daphne Leonard, wife Norma Tim, wife Molly (Bobby Fogarty) Peter, wife Beryl, children Rosalind, Isaac, Napthaline and Charley Amy, child Betty Kitty Ida, wife of Gordon Susan August Brassy 19.11.1953 Handwritten note Is Short Rosie the second wife of Tim. 30. 9.1953 Rations Barry, 9 yrs Ralph, 6 yrs Douglas, 5 yrs John, 2 yrs Second to fifth children of Ida Abbott Isaac, 8 yrs Napthaline, 6 yrs Charley, 3 yrs Sheila, 1 year Second to fifth children of Beryl Coongyier, 8 yrs Jungle, 1 year Third and fourth children of Nellie (mother of Youngner) Benney, 70 yrs, aged mother of Brassy Long Rosie, 73 yrs, aged Salomie, 71 yrs, aged mother of Peter Camel Charlie, 35 yrs, partly crippled Schnider, 75 yrs, aged Yankie, 70 yrs, aged Loonie, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Molly, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Lasarous, 68 yrs, brother of Jim aged Winnie, 58 yrs, wife of Lasarous Short Rosie, 40 yrs, sister to Molly wife of Tim 31.12.1953 Employment of Aboriginals Amy Armstrong August Armstrong (female) Bobby Armstrong, wife Elsie, son Beaufort (4) Chimney Carbine ?, child Bertie Dickie Swan Dan Percy Fogarty Armstrong Gordon Abbott, wife Ida, child Barry (9) Ida Abbott Kitty Molly Armstrong Nugget, wife Alice, child Helga Peter, wife Beryl, child Rosalind Riley Stanley Swan Susan Swan Tim Armstrong Tony Button, wife Amy, child Betty Youngner Glanice Abbott 31.12.1953 Rations Ralph, 7 yrs Douglas, 4 yrs John, 2 yrs Third to fifth children of Ida Abbott Isaac, 7 yrs Napthaline, 5 yrs Chorley (Shirley), 2 yrs Sheila, 1 year Second to fifth children of Beryl Coongyier Ginghi, 4 yrs Jungle Jungala, 2 year Third and fourth children of Nellie Hannah, 4 yrs Colin, 2 yrs Second and third children of Alice (wife of Nugget) Benney Gowinya, 70 yrs, aged Salomie Ngweirngweir, 71 yrs, aged Camel Charlie Mindana, 35 yrs, partly crippled Schnider Bungada, 75 yrs, aged Yankee, 70 yrs, aged Loouie Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Molly Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Lasarous Joruca, 68 yrs, brother of Tim aged Winnie Bunumba, 58 yrs, wife of Lasarous Short Rosie Bulthara, 40 yrs, sister to Molly wife of Tim 30. 3.1954 Inspection of Henbury Station Owner Mr G W Pearce Manager Mr G W Pearce Situation SSW of Alice Springs, 83 miles on main Alice Springs - Adelaide Road. Inspection 17-18. 2.1954 Births Jungle, born 9. 5.1952, mother Nellie Winiga (Henbury), father Goonjurmi alleged to be at Jay Creek. Collin, born 7. 2.1953, mother Alice at Henbury, father Nugget Ngalngai employed at Henbury. Jeneveve Swan, born 14. 9.1953, mother Albertina Swan, father Sonny Swan. Mother died shortly after birth. See below. Deaths The death of Albertina Swan, aged 40 years, who died shortly after childbirth, on 14. 9.1953 has been registered. Census of Aboriginals on Henbury Station by Acting Patrol Officer H S Kitching February 1954 Name Abo Name Tribe Reln Sex Age Notes Carbine Jungari Aranda H M 1910 Employed Pardy Bungada Aranda W F 1910 Charlie Ididjalbuga Aranda Wid M 1870 (Widower, Aged and Infirm, skin Bidjana.) Snider Bulthara Aranda Wid M 1880 Widower, Aged and Infirm Peter Wari Luridja H M 1920 Employed Beryl Luridja W F 1920 Rosalene Luridja Ch F 1941 Isaac Luridja Ch M 1944 Napthalene Luridja Ch M 1948 Shirley Luridja Ch F 1950 Dorna Luridja Ch F 1951 Nugget Ngalngin Luridja H M 1924 Employed, formerly employed at Tempe Downs Alice Luridja W F 1927 Helen Luridja Ch F 1950 Anne Luridja Ch F 1951 Colin Luridja Ch M 1953 Born 7. 2.1953 Emma Bulthara Aranda F 1920 Ex-wife of Bill Malthouse Camel Charlie Mindana Luridja M 1916 Crippled Pony Gowinya Luridja F 1890 Mother of Camel Charlie, Aged and Infirm Nellie Wiriga Luridja W F 1920 Husband is Goonjurmi at Jay Creek Gabibi Luridja Ch M 1942 Goonjigier Gonjai Luridja Ch M 1948 Jungle Jungala Luridja Ch M 1952 Born 9. 2.1952 Molly Bulthara Aranda Wid F 1890 Widow, Aged and Infirm Loony Bulthara Aranda Wid F 1885 Widow, Aged and Infirm Short Rosie Bulthara Aranda F 1920 Sister of Mollie Bulthara Chimney Bununga Aranda Sin M 1900 Employed Leonard Bulthara Aranda H M 1910 Employed Norma Bidjana Aranda W F 1900 Labie Aranda Sin M 1932 Employed, son of Chimney Tungo Tungo Luridja Wid F 1916 Widow, mother of P/A Ethel Braedon Long Rosie Ngwarai Luridja Wid F 1880 Widow, Aged and Infirm Yankee Bungada Aranda Wid M 1880 Widower, Aged and Infirm Salome Luridja Wid F 1880 Widow, Aged and Infirm Lazerus Burula Aranda H M 1880 Aged and Infirm Winnie Bununga Aranda W F 1890 Aged and Infirm Molly Armstrong W F 1894 (Employed, wife of P/A Tim Armstrong and shown on part aborigine Census.) Elsie Armstrong W F 1916 (Wife of Bobby Armstrong and shown on part aborigine Census.) . 2.1954 Census of Part Aboriginals on Henbury Station by Acting Patrol Officer H S Kitching Name Reln Sex Age Notes Kitty Benem F 1894 Employed, lives with the Gordon Abbott family Gordon Abbott H M 1923 Employed Ida Abbott W F 1924 Employed Clarice Abbott Ch F 1938 Employed Barry Abbott Ch M 1944 Ralph Abbott Ch M 1948 Douglas Abbott Ch M 1950 Jonothan Abbott Ch M 1951 (This family lives in one of the huts provided for native employees.) Harry Forrester H M 1910 Employed Mary Forrester W F 1927 Ray Forrester Ch M 1950 Valda Forrester Ch M 1951 (Living in accomodation provided.) Sonny Swan Wid M 1900 Employed, Exempt before Amendment No 9 of 1953 Stanley Swan Ch M 1932 Employed Susan Swan Ch F 1935 Employed Dick Swan Ch M 1937 Employed Ronny Swan Ch M 1941 Anslem Swan Ch M 1944 Christobel Swan Ch F 1947 Kathleen Swan Ch F 1949 Jeneveve Swan Ch F Being looked after at Mission Block Alice Springs (This family lives in special building and not in the manner of aboriginals.) Dan Percy M 1924 Employed, living in hut provided Jean Forrester F 1931 Born 26. 3.1931, employed (Educated in Alice Springs, living in accomodation provided.) Ethel Braedon F 1935 Employed, unemployed (Living with Jean Forrester.) Zona Braedon F 1938 Living with Jean and Ethel in hut Tony Button H M 1927 Employed, not previously exempt Amy Button W F 1933 Betty Button Ch F 1950 (Living in hut provided.) Tim Armstrong H M 1894 Employed Molly Armstrong F/B W F 1894 Fogarty Armstrong Ch M 1931 Employed August Armstrong Ch F 1937 Employed (Living in hut provided.) Bobby Armstrong H M 1919 Employed Elsie Armstrong F/B W F 1916 Beaufort Armstrong Ch M 1949 26. 3.1954 Rations Ralph, 7 yrs Douglas, 4 yrs John, 2 yrs Second to fourth children of Ida Abbott Isaac, 7 yrs Naptholine, 5 yrs Chorley, 2 yrs Sheila, 1 year Second to fifth children of Beryl Coongyier Gighi, 3 yrs Jungle Jungala, 2 yrs Second and third children of Nellie Hannah, 4 yrs Colin, 2 yrs Second and third children of Alice (wife of Nugget) Bennie Gowinya, 70 yrs, aged Camel Charlie Mindana, 35 yrs, partly crippled Schnider Bongada, 75 yrs, aged Yankee Bongada, 70 yrs, aged Loonie Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged Molly Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged Lasarous Jorula, 68 yrs, brother of Tim aged Winnie Bonumba, 58 yrs, wife of Lasarous Short Rosie Bulthara, 40 yrs, sister to Tim's wife Mollie Henbury Charlie Indijilbuk, 90 yrs, aged and blind 30. 6.1954 Rations Ralph P/A, 7 yrs Douglas P/A, 4 yrs John P/A, 2 yrs Second to fourth children of Ida Abbott Isaac, 7 yrs Napthali, 5 yrs Charley, 2 yrs Sheila (Dorne), 1 year Second to fifth children of Beryl Hannah, 4 yrs Colin, 2 yrs Second and third children of Alice Bennie (Pony) Cowinya, 70 yrs, aged, mother of Camel Charlie Camel Charlie Mindana, 35 yrs, partly crippled Schneider Bungada, 75 yrs, aged Yankee, 70 yrs, aged Loonie Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Molly Bulthara, 70 yrs, aged aunt of Chimney Lazarus Jorula, 68 yrs, aged brother of Tim Winnie Bonumba, 58 yrs, wife of Lazarus Short Rosie Bulthara, 40 yrs, sister to Tim's wife Henbury Charlie Indijilbuk, 90 yrs, aged and blind Wiena Wiena, 75 yrs, aged 31.12.1954 Employment of Aboriginals Chimney Carbine, wife Benny Leonard, wife Norma Molly Nugget, wife Alice, children Helen, Hannah, Colin Peter, wife Beryl, children Rosalind, Isac, Napthaline, Charley and Sheila 31.12.1954 Rations Ralph, 8 yrs Douglas, 5 yrs John, 3 yrs Second to fourth children of Ida Abbott Isaac, 8 yrs Napthalene, 6 yrs Shirly, 3 yrs Sheila, 2 yrs Second to fifth children of Beryl Hannah, 5 yrs Colin, 3 yrs Second and third children of Alice Bennie Cowinya, 71 yrs, aged Camel Charlie Mindana, 36 yrs, partly crippled Schnider Bungada, 76 yrs, aged Yankee, 71 yrs, aged Looie Bulthara, 71 yrs Molly Bulthara, 71 yrs Henbury Charlie Indijilbuk, 91 yrs, aged and blind Short Rosie Bulthara, 41 yrs, sister to Tim's wife 1. 4.1955 Rations Isaac Wari, 9 yrs Napthalene Wari, 7 yrs Shirly Wari, 5 yrs Dorna Wari, 4 yrs Second to fifth children of Peter Wari Loonie Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididijulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged and partly crippled Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged, partly blind Chimney Pununka, aged, part crippled Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 18. 5.1955 Maintenance of Dependents Henbury Station From Alice Springs to Darwin Employees and dependents - Aboriginals Carbine Jungarai Pardy Bungada, wife Peter Wari Beryl, wife Rosaline, daughter Isaac (1944), son Napthalene (Napthali) (1948), daughter Shirley, daughter Dorna (Sheila), daughter Nugget Ngalngin Alice, wife Helen, daughter Anne (Hannah, Hanna), daughter Colin, son Chimney Bununga, from Palmer Valley Leonard Bulthara Norma Bulthara Labie Molly Armstrong Employees and dependents - Part-aboriginals Kitty Benem Gordon Abbott Ida Abbott, wife Clarice (Glenys) Abbott, daughter Barry (1944), son Ralph, son Douglas, son Jonathan, son Harry Forrester Mary, wife Ray (1950), son Valda, daughter Sonny Swan Stanley Swan, son Susan Swan, daughter Dick Swan, son Ronnie (1941), son Anslem, son Christobel, daughter Jeneveve, daughter Dan Percy Jean Forrester Ethel Braedon Zona Braedon Tony Button Amy, wife Betty, daughter Tim Armstrong Molly Armstrong, wife Togarty, son August, daughter Bobby Armstrong Elsie Armstrong, wife Beaufort, son Aboriginals - Aged and Infirm Charlie Ididjalbunga (Henbury Charlie), aged and infirm Snider Bulthara (Schneider), aged and infirm Emma Bulthara, ex-wife of Bill Malthouse Camel Charlie, cripple Pony Gowinya (Bennie (Pony)), aged and infirm, mother of Charlie Nellie Wiriga, husband Goonjurmi Goonjigier, son, Jay Creek Jungle, son Molly Bulthara (Mollie (Doris)), aged and infirm, widow Loony Bulthara (Looie, Looney), aged and infirm, widow Short Rosie Bulthara (married at Deep Well), sister of Molly Tungo Tungo, widow Long Rosie Nwarai, aged and infirm, widow Salome, aged and infirm, widow Yankee Bungada, aged and infirm, widow Lazerus Burula, aged and infirm Winnie Bununga, aged and infirm, wife Hobley, from Renners Rock George, from Palmer Valley Chimney, from Palmer Valley 1. 7.1955 Rations Isaac Wari, 9 yrs Napthalene Wari, 7 yrs Shirly Wari, 5 yrs Dorna Wari, 4 yrs Second to fifth children of Peter Wari Loony Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged Chimney Pununka, aged Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 5.10.1955 From Alice Springs to Social Services Adelaide Ivy Abbott, Mary Forrester and Elsie Armstrong are no longer subject to the conditions of the Aboriginal Ordinance. 30. 9.1955 Rations Loony Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schneider Bulthara, aged Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Mick Maddick Mindyra, aged Judy Maddick Mindyra, wife, aged Fannie Maddick Mindyra, daughter Jillian Maddick Mindyra, daughter Richard Maddick Mindyra, son 24.12.1955 Rations Loony Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Hezekiel Mulbanka, 3 yrs Jakobus Mulbunka, 11 mths Fourth and fifth children of Lotti and Pastor Mick Meenawara, aged Judy Meenawara, wife, aged Fannie Meenawara, 13 yrs, daughter 30. 6.1955 Employment of Aboriginals Claude (Fat) Leonard Egita Norma, wife Phillip Peter Wari Beryl, wife Roslyn, daughter, 13 yrs Isaac, son, 10 yrs Napthalia, daughter, 7 yrs Shirley, daughter, 4 yrs Dawn, daughter, 2 yrs 31.12.1955 Employment of Aboriginals Claude Leonard Egita Norma, wife Phillip Traugott (Pastor) Mulbunka Lotti, wife Hezekiel, son, 3 yrs Jakobus, son, 1 year Julia, daughter, 5 yrs 31. 3.1956 Rations Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged Yankee Bundada, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Hezekiel Mulbanka, 3 yrs Jakobus Mulbunka, 11 mths Fourth and fifth children of Traugott Mick Meenawara, aged Judy Meenawara, wife, aged Fannie Meenawara, 13 yrs, daughter 30. 6.1956 Employment of Aboriginals Traugott (Pastor) Mulbunka Lotti, wife Julia, daughter, 5 yrs Hesekiel, son, 3 yrs Jakobus, son, 1 year Bumble, ex Erldunda, male Oki, ex Erldunda, male Ninga, ex Kenmore Park, male 30. 6.1956 Rations Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged Yankee Bundada, aged, deceased George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Hesekiel Mulbanka, 3 yrs Jakobus Mulbunka, 11 mths Second and third children of Traugott Mick Meenawara, aged Judy Meenawara, wife, aged Fannie Meenawara, 13 yrs, daughter 30. 9.1956 Rations Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Hesekiel Mulbanka, 3 yrs Jakobus Mulbunka, 11 mths Children of Traugott Mick Meenawara, aged Judy Meenawara, wife, aged Fannie Meenawara, 13 yrs, daughter 22.11.1956 From Alice Springs to Darwin Yankee died 25th March 1956. 31.12.1956 Employment of Aboriginals Bumble, ex Erldunda, male Oki, ex Erldunda, male Ninga, ex Kenmore Park, male Young Un, ex Areyonga 31.12.1956 Rations Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 31. 3.1957 Rations Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 1. 4.1955 Rations Isaac Wari, 9 yrs Napthalene Wari, 7 yrs Shirly Wari, 5 yrs Dorna Wari, 4 yrs Second to fifth children of Peter Wari Loonie Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged and partly crippled Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged, partly blind Chimney Pununka, aged, part crippled Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 30. 6.1957 Employment of Aboriginals Oki, ex Erldunda, male Bumble, ex Erldunda, male Alfie Takerilanta Glenda, wife Roy, son, 9 yrs Marlene, daughter, 7 yrs Nargi Tamaltjana Edy, wife Tiny, 14 yrs George, 10 yrs Starlight, male 30. 6.1957 Rations George Tungala, aged Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schneider Bulthara, aged, crippled Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged George Tamaltjana, 10 yrs, son of Nargi (second child) Marlene Takerilanta, 7 yrs, daughter of Alfie (second child) Jimimmu, aged, ex Maryvale Julia, aged, ex Maryvale 30. 9.1957 Rations George Tungala, aged Hobley Tungula, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schneider Bulthara, aged, crippled Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie Bulthara, aged George Tamaltjara, 10 yrs, son of Nargi (second child) Marlene Takerilanta, 7 yrs, daughter of Alfie (second child) Jimimmu, aged, ex Maryvale Julia, aged, ex Maryvale 31. 3.1955 Rations Isaac Wari, 9 yrs Napthalene Wari, 7 yrs Shirly Wari, 5 yrs Dorna Wari, 4 yrs Second to fifth children of Peter Wari Looney Bulthara, aged Mollie (Doris) Bulthara, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schnider Bulthara, aged and partly crippled Camel Charlie Wari, 36 yrs, crippled Yankee Bundada, aged, partly blind Chimney Pununka, aged, part crippled Lazerus Burula, aged Winnie Burula, wife of Lazerus George Tungala, aged Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Hobley Tungula, aged, brother to George 31.12.1957 Employment of Aboriginals 30. 6.1957 Employment of Aboriginals Oki, ex Erldunda, male Bumble, ex Erldunda, male Alfie Takerilanta, male Nargi Tamaltjana, male Starlight, male Davey, male Mornie, female 31.12.1957 Rations George Tungala, aged Hobley Tungula, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schneider Bulthara, aged, crippled Salome Tungula, aged, wife of George Looney Bulthara, aged Molly Bulthara, aged 31. 3.1958 Rations George Tungala, aged Hobley Tungula, aged Henbury Charlie Ididjulbuga, aged and blind Schneider Bulthara, aged, crippled Salomi Tungula, aged, wife of George Looney Bulthara, aged Molly Bulthara, aged Mick Wari, aged Judy Luritcher, wife of Mick Pannie, 20 yrs, daughter of Mick Tiny, 15 yrs, daughter of Mick Jillian, 10 yrs, daughter of Mick Richard, 8 yrs, son of Mick
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