National Archives of Australia
Darwin Office
Series E155 Item 1961/54
Elkedra Social Services 1961 - 1963
Copyright P J Mackett 2010
27. 2.1961 From Elkedra to Alice Springs
Jenny Alura, wife of Smiler, was maintained and rationed at
Elkedra until 21.10.1960. Since that date we believe this family
to be either at Amarroo or MacDonald Downs Station.
Jessie Akamara, wife of Alec, also at MacDonald Downs, according
to information received from Elkedra natives. Jessie has not been
at Elkedra for several years.
17. 1.1961 Elkedra Child Endowment Claim
Audrey, daughter of Jenny Alura, 9. 6.1959 - 21.10.1960
Peter, son of Jessie Akamara, 3. 5.1957 - ?
10. 4.1961 From Tennant Creek to Warrabri
Identification of Wards Hilda Spratt and children
Jeannie and Michael.
26. 9.1961 Elkedra Child Endowment Claim
May, daughter of Jemima Numbiardi, at Warrabri for schooling, parents at Elkedra
Audrey, daughter of Jenny Alura, at MacDonald Downs
Peter, son of Jessie Akamara, at Epenarra
David, son of Violet Bungul, at Warrabri
Claim sent to Tennant Creek for the following
Billum, son of Nancy Nungula
Ronnie, son of Betsy Dinnie
Kathleen, daughter of Betsy Dinnie
Jeannie, daughter of Hilda Spratt
Michael, son of Hilda Spratt
Malcolm, son of Hilda Spratt
14.10.1961 From Elkedra to Tennant Creek
Malcolm, son of Hilda Spratt, born 14. 9.1959.
27.11.1961 From Elkedra to Alice Springs
May, at school at Warrabri, parents at Elkedra
Audrey, not at Elkedra, believed to be at MacDonald Downs since October 1960
Peter, not at Elkedra, believed to be at Epenarra, left here some years ago
David, not at Elkedra, believed to be at Warrabri, left here about 12 months ago
Billum (should be Phillip) was at Elkedra 26. 9.1961, now at Warrabri
Ronnie and Kathleen, children of Betsy Dinnie, at Elkedra
Jeannie, Michael, Malcolm and new baby girl born 23.11.1961, children
of Hilda Spratt, at Elkedra
19.12.1961 Child Endowment Claim for Elkedra
Ronnie, son of Betsy
Kathleen, daughter of Betsy
Jeannie, daughter of Hilda
Michael, son of Hilda
Malcolm, son of Hilda
Baby girl, daughter of Hilda
4. 3.1962 From Tennant Creek to Darwin
Jean, first child of Jack Spratt and Hilda Spratt is at
St Mary's Hostel Alice Springs.
4. 3.1962 From tennant Creek to Elkedra
Jean, first child of Jack Spratt and Hilda Spratt and Ronnie,
child of Donald and Bersy Dinnie are at St Mary's Hostel Alice Springs.
13. 3.1962 Elkedra Child Endowment Claim
Children of Jack Spratt and Hilda Spratt
Jean P/C, 7 yrs, left for St Mary's Hostel
Michael P/C, 4 yrs
Malcolm P/C, 2 yrs
Doreen P/C, born 23.11.1961
Children of Donald Dinnie and Betsy Dinnie
Ronnie P/C, gone to St Mary's Hostel
Kathleen P/C
David, born 14. 1.1962 Elkedra
5. 6.1962 Elkedra Child Endowment Claim
Children of Jack Spratt and Hilda Spratt
Michael, 4 yrs
Malcolm, 2 yrs
Doreen, 5 mths
Children of Donald Dinnie and Betsy Dinnie
Kathleen, 4 yrs
David, 5 mths
4. 9.1962 Computer Sheet - Elkedra
Peter, child of Jessie Akamara
Michael, Malcolm, unnamed, children of Hilda Spratt
Billum, child of Nancy Nungala
19. 9.1962 From Elkedra to Social Services Adelaide
Jessie Akamara and family left Elkedra many years ago.
Believed to be at Epenarra Station.
Nancy Nungala and family left Elkedra about 12 months ago
and are living at Warrabri Settlement.
The correct list for Elkedra is
Children of Hilda Spratt
Michael, 3rd child, 4 yrs
Malcolm, 4th child, 2 yrs
Doreen, 5th child, born 23.11.1961
Children of Betsy Dinnie
Kathleen, 5th child, 4 yrs
David, 6th child, born 14. 1.1962
The older children of these two families attend school at
Alice Springs and Child Endowment is paid direct to
St Mary's Hostel.
17.12.1962 Computer sheet - Elkedra
Michael, Malcolm, unnamed, children of Hilda Spratt
Kathleen, David, children of Betsy Dinnie
16.11.1962 From Elkedra to Tennant Creek
Dinnie children are Joe, Andy, Edie, Ronnie, Kathleen, David
Spratt children are Kevin, Jeanie, Michael, Malcolm, Doreen
All children are under 16 years of age.
20.11.1962 Child Endowment Claim Elkedra
Children of Jack Spratt and Hilda Spratt
Michael, 4 yrs
Malcolm, 2 yrs
Doreen, 1 year
Children of Donald Dinnie and Betsy Dinnie
Kathleen, 4 yrs
David, 1 year
Children of Edward and Nora
Wally, 2nd child, 6 yrs, at Warrabri attending school
Nancy, 3rd child, 3 yrs
Billy, 4th child, 3 mths, born Camooweal Hospital
20.11.1962 Child Endowment Claim Elkedra
Children of Hilda
Michael
Malcolm
Doreen
Children of Betsy
Kathleen
David
4. 2.1963 From Tennant Creek to Darwin
Extract from Elkedra Census
Jack Spratt, born 1915, not in ROW
Hilda Spratt, Alywarra, born 1930?, ROW p30?
Jeanie Spratt, born 1954, not in ROW
Michael Spratt, born 1957, not in ROW
Doreen Spratt, born 23.11.1961, not in ROW
Donald Dinnie, born 1930, not in ROW
Betsy Dinnie, Kamara, Alywarra, born 1934, ROW p25?
Joe Dinnie
Andy Dinnie, St Mary's Hostel Alice Springs
Edie Dinnie
Ronnie Dinnie
Kathleen Dinnie
David Dinnie, born 14. 1.1962
25. 3.1963 From Elkedra to Tennant Creek
We rationed Nora and family till 21.12.1962 and then sent them back to
Warrabri where the eldest child is at school. However they arrived back
here on 22. 2.1962. Nora appears to have no husband, the boy Edward who
is temporary stockman here, disclaims all connection.
Also claim for Molly and daughter Dolly who are 'sitting down' here
since 5. 1.1963. They have come from Warrabri Settlement.
Both Donald Dinnie and Jack Spratt are quite illiterate, do not
leave Elkedra and definately need guidance in handling money.
Neither is able to sign his name.
11. 2.1963 Child Endowment Elkedra
Children of Hilda
Michael, 5 yrs
Malcolm, 3 yrs
Doreen, 1 year
Children of Betsy
Kathleen, 4 yrs
David, 1 year
Children of Nora
Wally, 6 yrs
Nancy, 3 yrs
Billy, 8 mths
Molly, aged mother of Dolly and Hilda
Dolly, daughter of Molly and sister of Hilda
10. 5.1963 From Elkedra to Tennant Creek
Nora and family sent to Warrabri on 39. 3.1963
7. 5.1963 Child Endowment Elkedra
Children of Hilda
Michael, 6 yrs
Malcolm, 3 yrs
Doreen, 1 year
Children of Betsy
Kathleen, 4 yrs
David, 1 year
Children of Nora
Wally, 6 yrs
Nancy, 3 yrs
Billy, 1 year
Molly, 50 yrs, mother of Dolly and Hilda
Dolly, 14 yrs, daughter of Molly and sister of Hilda
Undated Computer sheet - Elkedra
Michael, Malcolm, unnamed, children of Hilda Spratt
Kathleen, David, children of Betsy Dinnie
7. 5.1963 Child Endowment Elkedra
Michael, Malcolm, Doreen, children of Hilda
Kathleen, David, children of Betsy
Wally, Nancy, Billy, children of Nora
Molly and daughter Dolly
30. 7.1963 Child Endowment Elkedra
Children of Hilda Spratt
Michael, 6 yrs
Malcolm, 3 yrs
Doreen, 1 year
Children of Betsy Dinnie
Kathleen, 4 yrs
David, 1 year
Danny, 1 mth
Dolly, 14 yrs, daughter of Molly (aged), ex Warrabri
_______________________________________________________________________
|
