National Archives of Australia
CRS E739 Item O80
Age Pension Claims 1960
Paul Mackett
Copyright P J Mackett, 2010
16. 2.1960 From Department of Social Services Adelaide to Undoolya Stn
Aged Pension application for Johnny Alpuripa. Need details
about him.
24. 2.1960 From Department of Social Services Adelaide to Social Services Alice Springs
Re Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea, Jim Golder and Elsa Briscoe
Aged Pension applications have been made for the above.
Paddy is over 70 years old and married to Ida.
Need more details for all.
25. 2.1960 From Department of Social Services Adelaide to Welfare Department Alice Springs
Age Pension applications made for the following Hermannsburg residents -
Name Born Notes (handwritten)
Ludwig Balkwa 1894
Ruth Ebatajinja 1884 1886 approx (Ebatarinja)
Enjabadi 1899
Clara Inkamala 1898 1900 approx
Stanley Lakali 1888
Reinhold Inkamala 1894
Vera Lakali 1890 1894
Mary Priscilla Intjiraka 1894
Amanda Kantawara 1900
Hazekiel Malbunka 1889 1890 Hezekiel Raberaba
Alexander Mamaluka 1887
Johannes Ngujuwaka 1894
Flora Ngalaia 1899
Sophia Raoguraia 1884
Wintjara Tjalkaljeri 1894 Halkaljeri
Maureen Ubutja 1900
Deborah Ungwanaka 1900
Jack Zephanie Wheeler 1888
Larry Yatjitja 1894
Dudley McNamara 1894
4. 3.1960 From Erldunda Station to Alice Springs
Old Age pension for Ted Armstrong. Age is 66 years and
wife is Maggie.
22. 3.1960 From Alice Springs to Department of Social Services Adelaide
Pension Rose Cooper.
23. 3.1960 From Alice Springs to Pastor Albrecht, Mission Block, Alice Springs
Pension for Locky McPherson of Maryvale Station.
22. 3.1960 From Department of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Aged Pension for Jack Lanson of Finke. Said to have been born
at Borroloola about 1893 and his parents were Leichard and
Minnie. Said to have been in the Finke district about 6 years.
6. 4.1960 From Alice Springs to Department of Social Services Adelaide
Pensions for Napperby Polly and Polly Lynch who reside at
Bond Springs Station. Both over 60 years.
6. 4.1960 From Department of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Aged Pensions for Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea, Jim Golder,
Ella Briscoe and Syd Ross.
14. 4.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Aged Pensions for Napperby Polly and Polly Lynch.
20. 4.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for Locky McPherson.
21. 4.1960 From Alice Springs to Pastor Albrecht, Alice Springs
Aged Pension for Syd Ross, Tarilkna Tabea and Elsa Briscoe.
Mentions Syd Ross has 20 horses.
21. 4.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea, Jim Golder,
Ella Briscoe, Syd Ross and Jack Lanson.
21. 4.1960 From Alice Springs to Bungalow Settlement.
Aged Pensions for Police Paddy and Jim Golder.
Police Paddy stated to be over 70 years old and married to Ida.
26. 4.1960 From Pastor Albrecht, Alice Springs, to Alice Springs
Pension application for Ella Briscoe.
Elsa has never been married to Briscoe. It is a bush marriage.
Ella says she doesnt know where Briscoe is but Briscoe lives at
Palmer Valley Station and is in and out of Alice Springs frequently.
I believe Ella actually knows this.
Ella is not residing at the Mission Block.
Ella is in the Hermannsburg Birth Register as being born 17. 3.1906
so is 54 years of age.
29. 4.1960 From Pastor Albrecht, Alice Springs, to Alice Springs
Pension applications for Syd Ross, Tarilkna Tabea and Ella Briscoe.
4. 5.1960 From Darwin to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Re Social Service Benefits - Hermannsburg
Of the 8 Hermannsburg claimants we have been able to identify -
Wintjara Tjalkaljeri (Jalkaljeri), female, born 1894 Petermann Ranges
who appears in ROW p160 as Wintjara Halkaljeri, Pitjantjara, female,
born 1894.
Hezekiel Malbunka (Raberaba) born 1889 Hermannsburg who appears
in ROW p158 as Hezekiel Roberaba, Aranda, male, born 1890.
We have not been able to locate
Ruth Ebatarinja
Enjabadi
Clara Inkamala
Alexander Mamaluka
Sophia Raoguraia
Larry Yatjitja
4. 5.1960 From Darwin to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for Johnny Alpuripa (Alpurapala) of Undoolya Station.
4. 5.1960 From Darwin to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for Rosie Summerfield of Horseshoe Bend (Engoordina).
4. 5.1960 From Darwin to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Claimants from the Alice Springs area -
Elsa Briscoe, female, born Hermannsburg, appears on ROW p157 as
Elsa Briscoe, Aranda, female, born 1906.
We have been unable to locate in ROW the following
Tarilkna Tabea, Alice Springs, born Hermannsburg 1896.
Syd Ross, Alice Springs, born Undoolya on unknown date
4. 5.1960 From Darwin to Finke River Mission Hermannsburg
Unable to identify in ROW the following
Ruth Ebatarinja, born Hermannsburg 1884
Enjabadi, born Petermann Ranges 1899
Clara Inkamala, born Hermannsburg 1898
Alexander Mamaluka, born 1887
Sophia Raoguraia, born Glen Helen 1884
Larry Yatjitja, born Haasts Bluff 1894
5. 5.1960 From Darwin to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for George Laratjila of Henbury, born
Alice Springs 1894. Cannot identify in ROW.
16. 5.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Mentions Florrie Peperil.
12. 2.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
About Ted Armstrong of Erldunda Station. His wife is Maggi,
a full-blooded aboriginal. He was married on 19.11.1955 at
Erldunda Station and his age given then was 57 years.
There is a claim for one child Mack Armstrong born
October 1952.
His wife is receiving Child Endowment for two children,
Mack Armstrong and Louise Armstrong (born 7. 3.1955).
Are these two children in the custody and care of the
claimant.
17. 5.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Undoolya Station
Mentions Johnny Alpuripa.
20. 5.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Louis Sharpe, applicant for the Aged Pension, cannot be
located in the ROW.
24. 5.1960 From Alice Springs to Finke River Mission Hermannsburg
Details have been provided for the following
Ruth Ebatarinja P/C, Clara Inkamala P/C
Sophia Raoguraia and Alexander Mamulka will be gazetted as Wards.
Injabadi and Larry Yatjitja cannot be located in the ROW
26. 5.1960 From Darwin to Bungalow Settlement
Applications for Aged Pensions have been sent for
Bob Rubuntja and Louis Sharpe.
30. 5.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Johnny Alpuripa is not a permanent resident of Undoolya Station.
30. 5.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Mentions Jim Golder and Ida, wife of Police Paddy.
30. 5.1960 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Cannot trace George Laratjila of Henbury in our records.
29. 5.1960 From Papunya to Alice Springs
Following is a list of names of Wards residing on this Settlement
whose claims for pensions have been forwarded to Adelaide -
Andama Tjangarai, born 1888
Atagala Nagamara, born 1898
Darky Tjabaldjari, born 1898, 2 children, 1 wife
Tangi-Jangi Nungarai, born 1899
Jaragula Tjambidjimba, born 1892
Kungkai Naburula, born 1892
Michele Nungarai, born 1900
Minbaru Tjangala, born 1897
Moitja Napaltjari, born 1900
Munjuta Naburula, born 1890
Ngangowa Nabaldjari, born 1892
Pinbinja Tjabananga, born 1892
Pinga Tjangala, born 1893
Randji Tjabangadi, born 1887, 4 children, 3 wives
Tjitama Puntangna Tjambidjimba, born 1895
Tjuti Tjubaldjari, born 1895
Turanga Tjambidjimba, born 1894
Warby Tjambidjimba, born 1886
Windaru Tjagamara, born 1891, 1 child, 2 wives
2. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Borroloola
Jack Lanson alleges he was born in Borroloola about 1893.
Parents were Liechard and Minnie.
Has been in the Finke district about 6 years.
Cant find in ROW.
31. 5.1960 From Yuendumu to Alice Springs
Old Age pension claim forms for
Bumba Jack Jabananga, born about 1890
Narby Jabaljari, born about 1890
Biddy Nambijimba, born about 1896
Mussolini Jabaljari, born about 1892
Minyina Jagamara, born about 1882
Billy Jagamara, born about 1890
Maggie Nambijimba, born about 1895
Bumba Nancy Nambijimba, born about 1898
Nora Nungarai, born about 1890
Netty Nabangardi, born about 1900
Rosie Nungarai, born about 1895
Ruby Nambijimba, born about 1895
Nora Nabaljari, born about 1900
Biddy Nabangardi, born about 1898
Molly Nabangardi, born about 1898
Ruby Naburula, born about 1893
Ruby Nambijimba, born about 1894
Invalid Pensions for
Bumba Jungarai, totally blind
Jack Jangala, totally blind
Kitty lim lim, deformed legs
Mary Nabangardi, deformed legs
Larry Jabangardi, TB
Jack Rufus Jabaljari, severe heart condition
7. 6.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Has Aged Pension been lodged for Topea or Topsy.
7. 6.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Applications for Pensions for Polly Napperby and Polly Lynch.
No trace of Polly Lynch (mother of Jimmy Lynch) in ROW.
Napperby Polly in ROW as Polly, Nungarai, born 1890, ROW p21
14. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Age Pension claim for Topea or Topsy sent to Adelaide. She has
lived most of her life in Alice Springs and is capable of
controlling her own affairs.
9. 6.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide To Alice Springs
Mentions Police Paddy and Jim Golder.
16. 6.1960 Dept. of Social Services Adelaide Schedule of Payments
Tarilnka Tabea
Syd Ross
16. 6.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Claims for pensions - Bungalow Settlement
(1) Bob Rubuntja who may be Bob (Old) Rubinja ROW p2
(2) Louis Sharpe who may be Louis Mbitjana ROW p17
23. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
(1) No trace of Polly Lynch (mother of Jimmy Lynch) in ROW
(2) Napperby Polly may be Polly Nangarai, Wailbri, born 1890, ROW p21
23. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
(1) Police Paddy's pension may be paid to Alice Springs
(2) Jim Golder is ineligible
29. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Bungalow Settlement
(1) Bob Rubuntja is Bob (Old) Rubinja, Pananka, Aranda, born 1880, ROW p2
Rubinja is not the generally acepted spelling and should be Rubuntja.
(2) Louis Sharpe is part Aboriginal and thus not in the ROW.
28. 6.1960 From Bungalow Settlement to Darwin
Age Pension claim for George Lynch ROW p4.
George has 2 children under 16 years namely
(1) Mildred, born 1948, wrongly in ROW as Mildred Lunch
(2) Gracine, born 1949, wrongly in ROW as Gracine Lunch
Both children are resident at Santa Teresa Mission.
20. 6.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Mentions Syd Ross and Tarilkna Tabea.
30. 6.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Mentions E W Brady previously employed by Pioneer Tuits
at Ayers Rock Chalet and now Alice Springs not receiving
his pension.
30. 6.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Applications for Pensions for Johnny McCormack and
Jessie Mccormack of Hamilton Downs.
5. 7.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Mentions Florrie Peppril, a non ward.
7. 7.1960 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Mentions Syd Ross and Tarilkna Tabea.
28. 6.1960 From Bungaloe Settlement to Alice Springs
Age Pension claim for George Lynch ROW p4.
George has 2 children under 16 years namely
(1) Mildred, born 1948, wrongly in ROW as Mildred Lunch
(2) Gracine, born 1949, wrongly in ROW as Gracine Lunch
Both children are resident at Santa Teresa Mission.
14. 7.1960 Alice Springs Schedule of Pension payments
Mentions Syd Ross and Tarilkna Tabea.
8. 7.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Pension granted for Tarilkna Tabea.
8. 7.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Pension granted for Syd Ross.
14. 7.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Mentions Edward W Brady
28. 7.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Cannot locate Louis Sharpe in ROW. Is he at Bungalow Settlement.
1. 8.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Bungalow Settlement has closed and Amoonguna Settlement opened.
Is Bob Rubuntja now at Amoonguna. Pension claims have been
received from the following in the Alice Springs area. Are any at
Amoonguna?
Name Amoonguna
Police Paddy Yes
Tarilkna Tabea Yea
Syd Ross Santa Teresa
Louis Sharpe Yes
George Lynch Yes
8. 8.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Louis Sharpe is a part aboriginal who is, at present, at
Amoonguna but was previously at Jay Creek and Bungalow
Settlements.
9. 8.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Mentions Syd Ross and Tarilkna Tabea.
1. 8.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Jay Creek Settlement
Pension claim for Jack Tieyon of Jay Creek Settlement
Age too young in ROW.
16. 6.1960 From Jay Creek to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Jack Tieyon was a working man when cattle were first
depastured on Owen Springs Station about 1900.
Date of birth should be 1885 or earlier and not 1897 in ROW.
14. 8.1960 From Jay Creek to ALice Springs
The following Wards have made application for Social Service Benefits -
Kundamine Lamiljira, Luritja, male, 1917, ROW p163
Invalid Pension, totally blind
Billy Uminani Tapurula, Luritja, 1902, ROW p163
Invalid Pension, Consolidated right lung, etc
Jack Tieyon Jangala H/C, Aranda, 1885, ROW p164
Age Pension
Jack (One Foot) Telyoura, Aranda, 1883, ROW p164
Age Pension
11. 8.1960 Welfare Alice Springs - Schedule of Payments
Mentions Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea, Syd Ross and George Lynch
28. 8.1960 Welfare Alice Springs - Schedule of Payments
Mentions Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea and Syd Ross
12. 8.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Age Pension application for Polly Umuka of Mulga Park Station
via Finke. her husband is Ajax Umuka. Cannot be traced in ROW.
25. 8.1960 Welfare Alice Springs - Schedule of Payments
Mentions Johnnie B Alpuripa, Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea,
Syd Ross and George Lynch
25. 8.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Aged Pension application for Bob (Mail) Panata of Finke.
Wife is Lorna.
31.12.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Bob Rubuntja, Police Paddy, Tarilkna Tabea, Louis Sharpe
and George Lynch are at Amoonguna.
Syd Ross is at present at Santa Teresa but normally resides
at the Mission Block (Lutheran) Alice Springs.
Undated From Alice Springs to Darwin
Age Pension applications for the following sent to Adelaide
Peter Alice, Aknarainja, Pananka, Aranda, 1874, ROW p8
Mary Alice, Injamba, Purula, Aranda, 1890, ROW p7
Both from Undoolya Station.
23. 9.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Investigation of Pension claim for Bert Perkins of Alice Springs.
Has a de facto wife.
23. 9.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Mentions Johnny McCormack and Jessie McCormack of Hamilton
Downs Station.
29. 9.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension for Bob (Mail) aka Mail Bob
Tribally married about 6 or 7 years ago. His wife Lorna in ROW is
Lorna Amunya, Luritja, born 1925, ROW p43
29. 9.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Ajax and his wife Polly are not in the ROW.
Both are full bloods and Polly is about 35 years old.
Polly has one leg amputated at the knee.
30. 9.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to ALice Springs
Pension application for Jim Hayes Gwoja Purula ROW p242
Believed to be at Santa Teresa Mission.
6.10.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Reference Jack Lanson
Jack Lanson is not in the ROW as he was at Mt Dare Station in South
Australia at the time of the Census.
Probably born 1892 - 1893 and proposed to use 1893 in the ROW.
Has no dependents. His wife Eileen deserted him some years back.
Parents were Leichhardt and Minnie, both long since deceased.
Will be residing at Alice Springs for a considerable period.
11.10.1960 Telegram to Alice Springs from Hamilton Downs Station
Johnny McCormack 82 years old
Jessie McCormack 80 years old.
25.10.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Re pensions for George Lynch, Tarilkna Tabea, Police Paddy and Syd Ross
Police Paddy has been transferred to Papunya. He will be there
for about one year. Syd Ross has not been at Santa Teresa Mission
but residing at Finke River Mission. Tarilkna claims she has not been
receiving her pension.
13.10.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Age Pension application for Walter Smith, c/0 Mrs Wade,
South Terrace, Alice Springs.
26.10.1960 Statutory Declaration by Walter Smith at Alice Springs
Born at Arltunga when Corporal Nortly of the South
Australian Police was stationed there. Sister is Mrs Wade
aged 52 years. Six other children between Walter and
Mrs Wade.
3.10.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Darwin
Pension applications received for the following at
Maryvale Station :-
Imuna (Topsy), Luritja, born Purtjunta near Mt Olga,
daughter Ruby at Jay Creek married to Charlie Talobakowa
Mandata (Magdalene), Pitjantjara, born Arkala Petermann Ranges,
husband Whisky Taloro, daughter Manila, 3 grandchildren
Owalita (Anni), Luritja, born Apara near Ernabella,
niece of Whisky (Taloro), husband deceased,
children Boby and Paddy (deceased)
Taloro (Whisky), Luritja, born Tjulo Curtain Springs,
wife Mandata above,
daughter Manila (ROW p43) as Marnila wife of Wari,
son Tomy
Tapata (Bob), Luritja, born Ollroo (Ayers Rock), wife deceased,
no children
Ted Turuntja, Luritja, born Iltiltjata near Erldunda,
wife Topsy Nakara living at Finke, children
Clarice (Ambi),
Ivy
Marie with mother at Finke
Nellie (Unkkutura, Luritja, born Motikutura near Henbury,
husband Locky McPherson ROW p6, no children
Please identify in ROW.
20.10.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Able to identify the following from Maryvale Station in ROW
Mandata (Magdalene) as Judy Mananta ROW p6
Taloro (Whisky) as Whiski ROW p10
Nellie Ungkutura as Nelly Kalia ROW p8
28.10.1960 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Details of applicants from Maryvale Station
Topsy Imuna, born 1890, widow
Annie Owalita, born 1886, widow
Bob Tapata, born 1886, widower
Ted Turuntja, born 1888, wife Topsy Nakara
28.10.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Age Pension application for Jim Hayes Gwoja Purula
28.10.1960 From Darwin to Alice Springs
Mentions George Lynch, Tarilkna Tabea and Police Paddy
at Amoonguna Settlement.
28.10.1960 From Bushy Park Station to Alice Springs
Age Pension applications for following at Bushy Park Station
Jack, commonly known as Bushy Park Jack, wife Katie,
adult family, aged 68 years
Alice, commonly known as Fat Alice, age approximately 60 years
3.11.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Aged Pension application for Ted Furber of Santa Teresa Mission and
previously Allambi Station.
Ted Furber, Jiamba, Warai, Aranda, born 1880, ROW p44
Miriam Furber, wife, Arenia, Ngala, Aranda, born 1903, ROW p43
1.11.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Future pension paymens for Police Paddy at Papunya and
Syd Ross at Finke River Mission.
8.11.1960 Telegram from Darwin to Alice Springs
No pension money held for Bob Rubinja.
18.11.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Re Age Pension Claim for Jim Golder
Jim's birth in ROW p5 is 1910. This is wrong.Jim is 65 - 70 years old.
15.11.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Pension applications from Utopia Station as follows :-
Jack Paraqua, single, born 1879 Tommy Hawk Soak
Father Ntalira, mother Atontararanaka
(ROW p30 Jack Inbura)
Charlie Ilkua, born about 1885 at Alpara near Utopia,
married about 1908 at Ngwalalanama to Topsy,
father Ortjenja, mother Ilkua
(ROW p26)
Jack Elckongkaka, born about 1889 at Alpara,
married 1912 at Angwalalanama to Minnie,
father Kapparapareraka, mother Atapataraloaka
(ROW p30 Jackie Elgulkwanda, 1888)
23.11.1960 From Dept. of Social Services Adelaide to Alice Springs
Pension applications from the following :-
Violin Nangala of Ti Tree Station, tribal divorcee,
born about 1896 at Ti Tree, father Tjambalka, mother Lucy,
Ex-spouse Jim Wallaby - married at Ti Tree about 1914
(ROW p24 Violet, 1905, blind)
Tali Ngaljara of Ti Tree Station, widow, born about 1897 at
Coniston Station, father Tjukadie, mother Ngangala,
late spouse Tjakara - married at Coniston about 1912
Annie Reta of Woolla Downs Station, single, born about 1890
at Woolla Downs, father Kaltjirbuka, mother Ikaljirba
2.12.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Violin is Violet Argi Ngala 1905 ROW p44, blind
Tali Ngalara not on ROW
Annie Reta is Annie Redda Bidjacud 1885 ROW p25
2.12.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Polly Napperby resides at Bond Springs. Her name appears in
ROW p21 as Polly Nangarai, 1890 (Napperby)
Polly Lynch is not a Ward but is the mother of Jimmy Lynch
whose name is on ROW p5. Her age is estimated to be 85 years
and also resides at Bond Springs.
6.12.1960 From Alice Springs to Dept. of Social Services Adelaide
Application for Invalid Pension for Bruce Pultara of Napperby Station.
Bruce has suffered seriously defective eyesight for many years.
His name appears on ROW p12 and birth date given as 1939.
14.12.1960 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Tarilkna Tabea is a ward and her name appears as Topea on ROW p166.
Syd Ross is not a Ward.
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