Report on the Third Medical Relief Expedition among the Aborigines of South Australia
Dr H Basedow 11 June 1921
State Records of South Australia
GRG 23/1 1921 330
This report written by Herbert Basedow has the following sections
Itinerary
Physiographical Features
Climatic Conditions
Tribal Organisation
Population
Health
Treatment
Diseases
Anaemia
Rickets
Jaundice
Follicular Tonsillitis
Myalgia (Muscular Theumatism)
Impetigo Contagiosa
Leukoderma
Granular Lids (Trachoma)
Poisonous Fly - Sting
Ambidexterity
Alcololism
Infanticide and 'Cannibalism'
Aborigines Examined
Conclusion
It is signed by Herbert Basedow and dated 11. 6.1921
The list of Aborigines examined is as follows
No. Aboriginal Name European Name Tribe Locality
1 Tauianda Billy Conway Arrabanna Anna Creek
2 Dick Korpanyanno Arrabanna Finniss Springs
3 Jemima Undennega Arrabanna Macumba
4 Baguiandi John Arrabanna Anna Creek
5 Barralda H/C Laura Arrabanna Finniss Springs
6 Florrie H/C Finniss Springs
7 Angas H/C Finniss Springs
8 Uroba H/C Edie Arrabanna Finniss Springs
9 Manna H/C Lila Finniss Springs
10 Nelanguyu H/C Amy Finniss Springs
11 Gulbanuyumaranda Teddy Arrabanna Finniss Springs
12 Kunduba Judy Arrabanna Finniss Springs
13 Warrepaia Sammy Arrabanna Finniss Springs
14 Yanianda Tommy Arrabanna Finniss Springs
15 Fred Arrabanna Finniss Springs
16 Kupabulabilindi Donald Arrabanna Finniss Springs
17 Yutauba Charlotte Arrabanna Finniss Springs
18 Purretanda Annie Arrabanna Finniss Springs
19 Warrunga Jimmy Arrabanna Finniss Springs
20 Yanianda Jack Conroy Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
21 Kitty Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
22 Kataranyi Alice Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
23 Tchundubanda Alice Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
24 Budnubudda Mary Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
25 Parkonandiudarda H/C Lily Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
26 Daribanda Johanna Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
27 Jija H/C Jessie Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
28 Clara Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
29 Yunyildi Fred Kukata Stuarts Creek
30 Ngakommeranda Harry Smart Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
31 Wailbilli Mick Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
32 Kolpamerri Davy Wongkanguru Stuarts Creek
33 Akekelillyika Riley Wongkanguru Stuarts Creek
34 Bassy Wongkanguru Stuarts Creek
35 Warringyilli Jack Wongkanguru Stuarts Creek
36 Merringyilli Archie Wongkanguru Stuarts Creek
37 Gobanakko H/C George Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
38 Ngortikopa Charlotte Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
39 Ngortitolka Linda Arrabanna Stuarts Creek
40 Timbilika James Forrest Arunndta Anna Creek
41 Maninguiya Aggie Arrabanna Anna Creek
42 Tuikopa H/C Jessie Arrabanna Anna Creek
43 Kopanoruyura Lindsay Arrabanna Anna Creek
44 Tarri H/C Louisa Arrabanna Anna Creek
45 Elsie Arrabanna Anna Creek
46 Laurie H/C Arrabanna Anna Creek
47 Maninakurrumaranda Charlie Arrabanna Anna Creek
48 Bakuida Rang Arrabanna Anna Creek
49 Pakungati Toby Arrabanna Anna Creek
50 Kupamiri Rosy Arrabanna Anna Creek
51 Ngakurrabundada Polly Arrabanna Anna Creek
52 Turunguiyu Coolgardie Jack Arrabanna Anna Creek
53 Kurriguppa Sally Arrabanna Anna Creek
54 Kupolbagirralta Dorie Arrabanna Anna Creek
55 Tulka Doris Arrabanna Anna Creek
56 Hurtle Arrabanna Anna Creek
57 Nellie Arrabanna Anna Creek
58 Puyugubba Florrie Arrabanna Anna Creek
59 Ivy Arrabanna Anna Creek
60 Kuanakuterribonni Ruby Arrabanna Anna Creek
61 Kurrarurri Kitty Arrabanna Anna Creek
62 Puntata Patty Arrabanna Anna Creek
63 Noyuka warrumuda Kilda Arrabanna Anna Creek
64 Kubataui Alec Arrabanna Anna Creek
65 Albarroilyiga Mary Arrabanna Warrina
66 Kaalbilli Jimmy Arrabanna Warrina
67 Urrupunda Rosie Arrabanna Warrina
68 Mayubaka Maria Arrabanna Warrina
69 Padukeyi Judy Wongkanguru Warrina
70 King Arrabanna Warrina
71 Terrebilli Jimmy Arrabanna Warrina
72 Jindagu Lily Arrabanna Algebuckina
73 Wibukka Mary Arrabanna Algebuckina
74 Unngali Jessie Arunndta Algebuckina
75 Wapilli Billy Arrabanna Algebuckina
76 Ngameli Harry Arrabanna Algebuckina
77 Tchangalle Monkey Arunndta Allendale
78 Toby Arunndta Allendale
79 Tupintupin Dicky Aluridja Todmorden
80 Tchaima Charley Aluridja Todmorden
81 Makadji Jinny Unndagerrinya Todmorden
82 Minnie Arunndta Todmorden
83 Narrimulla Mary Ann Arunndta Todmorden
84 Tchalkarre Charley Aluridja Todmorden
85 Unnrubinna Annie Aluridja Todmorden
86 Winnyinga Molly Unndagerrinya Todmorden
87 Milly H/C Todmorden
88 Unndamarra Jane Unndagerrinya Todmorden
89 Katchiwala Kitty Unndagerrinya Todmorden
90 Oraba Polly Arunndta Todmorden
91 Tchinjin Sarah Arunndta Todmorden
92 Mununka Mary Unndagerrinya Todmorden
93 Nomida Lotty Unndagerrinya Todmorden
94 Charley Arunndta Todmorden
95 Paddy Unndagerrinya Todmorden
96 Tchinmanna Charley Unndagerrinya Todmorden
97 Ortunka Old Mary Aluridja Todmorden
98 Nganyurrima Charley Unndagerrinya Todmorden
99 Clara Unndagerrinya Todmorden
100 Lily Unndagerrinya Todmorden
101 Andy Unndagerrinya Todmorden
102 Bulla Arunndta Todmorden
103 Inmandurra Mary Ann Unndagerrinya Todmorden
104 Tuckero Jack William Unndagerrinya Todmorden
105 Louis Unndagerrinya Todmorden
106 Mungudtha Mick Unndagerrinya Todmorden
107 Kilpin Unndagerrinya Todmorden
108 Errimindi Bob Unndagerrinya Todmorden
109 Dick Unndagerrinya Todmorden
110 Mula Brumby Wongkangaru Dalhousie Springs
111 Wirrinka Erringa Mick Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
112 Malbumanneka Finke Harry Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
113 Alliabba Charlotte Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
114 Utyinga Charlotte Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
115 Allenega Polly Brown Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
116 Arrina Judy Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
117 Millyamillya Annie Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
118 Benny Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
119 Abilyake Lady Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
120 Akagelilleka Dolly Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
121 Ngupija alija Alick Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
122 Orennga Mick Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
123 Bingarri Old Man Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
124 Kaputelbarre Alice Arunndta Dalhousie Springs
125 Pingaditti Old Man Charley Unndagerrinya Federal Station
126 IndarraKutta Rosie Unndagerrinya Federal Station
127 Clara Unndagerrinya Federal Station
128 Kokole Jinny Unndagerrinya Federal Station
129 Munyerra Jim Unndagerrinya Federal Station
130 Drummer Arunndta Federal Station
131 Nungerra Tommy Arunndta Federal Station
132 Jimmy Unndagerrinya Federal Station
133 Tjunki Jimmy Unndagerrinya Federal Station
134 Ngorbullye Annie Unndagerrinya Federal Station
135 Allidda Rosie Unndagerrinya Federal Station
136 Tanmangana Polly Unndagerrinya Federal Station
137 Lame Tom Unndagerrinya Federal Station
138 Mick Arunndta Bloods Creek
139 Fanny Arunndta Bloods Creek
140 Jimmy Arunndta Bloods Creek
141 Ngamerri Topsy Arunndta Bloods Creek
142 Wortupiya Tommy Arunndta Bloods Creek
143 Bumerangi Barney Arunndta Bloods Creek
144 Pinjuru Topsy Arunndta Bloods Creek
145 Immananna Judy Arunndta Bloods Creek
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I have added the section titled Infanticide and Cannibalism for interest.
"Reports have recently again come to hand describing the 'ruthless slaughter' of infants as a
result of the 'cannibalistic tendencies' of their mothers. In referring to bare facts without
elucidation, a gross injustice is done to the aboriginal. I have already upon several occasions
pointed out that in times of dire need, when on the verge of starvation, a mother might kill
her babe in order to use its flesh for sustaining an elder child. A gin loves her offspring with
undisguised affection and it must be a touchingly painful moment to all concerned when circumstances
demand the tragic decision. The particulars of two cases, however, which were certainly of a
criminal character came to our knowledge when half-blooded infants had been smothered by their
mothers filling their mouths with sand. But these were sequel to a forced concubinage and the
murders were committed to escape the wrath of the European men.
During certain mourning ceremonies, parts of a corpse may be eaten, principally for the sake of
acquiring any special virtues or abilities possessed by the departed.
To call the Australian aboriginal a cannibal without these explanations is too drastic altoghether, -
the worst that can be justly said of him is that he is a man-eater of the opportunist type."
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