National Archives of Australia
Series F1 1955/358 Murray Downs
Murray Downs Station 1951 - 1957
Copyright Paul Mackett 2009
17. 4.1951 Inspection of Murray Downs Station
Owner Mr B D Brown
Manager Mr B D Brown
Situation 22 miles north of Barrow Creek
40 miles east of Stuart Highway
Inspection 13. 3.1951 - 16. 3.1951
Nominal Roll
Name Aboriginal Name Age
Tracker Mick Djubulja 30 yrs
Hilda Wadjula 24 yrs
Charlie Choolum 40 yrs
Fred Choolum 30 yrs
Darkie Choolum 40 yrs
Rattler Chugurra 37 yrs
Shovellow Djubulja 40 yrs
Riley Djubijud 38 yrs
Jimmy Kumara 39 yrs
Friday Ungung 32 yrs
Frank Patudi 50 yrs
Kurundi Mick Wailyumara 52 yrs (@ Ted Prosser)
Ben Djubulja 25 yrs
Jack Djangal 65 yrs
Georgette Nama 26 yrs
Molly Narbita 30 yrs
Lorna Nama 19 yrs
Emily Nadjuri 28 yrs
Maudie Birimbin 40 yrs
Topsy Djeringjin 30 yrs
Daisy Pbungabulla 37 yrs
Mary Katumba 30 yrs
Polly Talungung 25 yrs
Minnie Djingal 28 yrs
Annie Numbiudi 43 yrs
Eileen Pitjunga 14 yrs
Betty Narbita 5 yrs
Jimmy Chugudai 3 yrs
Amy Narbita 2 yrs
Jacky Djugula 9 yrs
Stanley Djugula 4 yrs
Billy Choolum 10 yrs
Billy Chugudai 20 yrs
Linda Numbila 5 yrs
Albert Chugudai 18 yrs
Murray Chubuidi 7 yrs
Dorie Numbiudi 3 yrs
Betty Numbiudi 3 yrs
Charlie Chubiudi 20 mths
Nancy Bernburu 12 yrs
Jangler Jangala 9 yrs
Polly Numbiari 65 yrs
Kathleen Numbala 60 yrs
Betsy Numbala 55 yrs
Bunny Bijugulda 65 yrs
Maggie Operingupera 55 yrs
Minnie Numbala 75 yrs
Lila Numbala 70 yrs
Topsy Bjargud 65 yrs
Helen Nangala 17 yrs
Jimmy H/C 5 yrs
Little Jimmy H/C 4 yrs
Lucy Numbala 10 yrs
Rosie Narbita 18 yrs
Family Groups
Name Aboriginal Tribe Reln Sex Age
Tracker Mick Djubulja Kaitij H M 30 yrs
Hilda Wadjula Kaitij W F 24 yrs
Betty Narbita Kaitij Ch F 5 yrs
Jimmy Chugudai Kaitij Ch M 3 yrs
Amy Narbita Kaitij Ch F 2 yrs
Charlie Choolum Alyuwarra H M 40 yrs
Georgette Nama Alyuwarra W1 F 26 yrs
Jackie Djugula Alyuwarra Ch1 M 9 yrs
Stanley Djugula Alyuwarra Ch1 M 4 yrs
Molly Narbita Alyuwarra W2 F 30 yrs
Darkie Choolum Alyuwarra H M 40 yrs
Lorna Nama Alyuwarra W F 19 yrs
Rattler Chugurra Kaitij H M 37 yrs
Emily Nadjuri Kaitij W F 28 yrs
Billy Choolum Kaitij Ch M 10 yrs
Jimmy H/C Kaitij Ch M 5 yrs
Shovelow Djubulja Kaitij H M 40 yrs
Maudie Birimbin Kaitij W F 40 yrs
Billy Chugudai Kaitij Ch M 20 yrs
Rosie Narbita Kaitij Ch F 18 yrs
Linda Numbila Kaitij Ch F 5 yrs
Riley Chubiudi Kaitij H M 38 yrs
Topsy Djeringjin Kaitij W1 F 30 yrs
Daisy Pbungabulla Kaitij W2 F 37 yrs
Jimmy Kumara Kaitij H M 39 yrs
Mary Katumba Kaitij W F 30 yrs
Murray Chubiudi Kaitij Ch M 7 yrs
Dorrie Numbiudi Kaitij Ch F 3 yrs Twin
Betty Numbiudi Kaitij Ch F 3 yrs Twin
Charlie Chubiudi Kaitij Ch M 20 mths
Friday Ungung Warramunga H M 32 yrs
Polly Talungung Warramunga W F 25 yrs
Kurundi Mick (Ted) Wailyumura Kaitij H M 52 yrs
Annie Numbiudi Kaitij W F 43 yrs
Frank Patudi Alyuwarra H M 50 yrs
Minnie Djingal Alyuwarra W F 28 yrs
Nancy Bernburu Alyuwarra Ch F 12 yrs
Ben Djubulja Kaitij H M 25 yrs
Eileen Pitjunga Kaitij W F 14 yrs
Albert Chugudai Kaitij H M 18 yrs
Helen Nangala Kaitij W F 17 yrs
Jack Djangal Alyuwarra H M 65 yrs
Maudie Numbiudi Kaitij W F 35 yrs
Jangala Djangala Kaitij Ch M 9 yrs
Lucy Numbila Kaitij Ch F 10 yrs (single)
Aged and Infirm
Polly Numbiara Kaitij F 65 yrs
Kathleen Numbala Walmala F 60 yrs
Betsy Numbala Walmala F 55 yrs
Bunny Bijugulda Kaitij F 65 yrs
Maggie Operingupra Alyuwarra F 55 yrs
Minnie Numbala Kaitij F 80 yrs
Lila Numbala Kaitij F 70 yrs
Topsy Bjargud Kaitij F 65 yrs
Part-Aboriginals
Jimmy H/C, 5 yrs, ex Stirling Station
Jimmy 3/4C, 3 yrs, ex Hatches Creek
Nothing known of parentage.
Employees Crediots as at 15. 3.1951
Friday Stockman
Riley Stockman
Jimmy Stockman
Darkie General Station Hand
Shovellow Stockman
Mick (Tracker) General Station Hand
Rattler General Station Hand
Albert Stockman
Frank Goat Shepherd
Mick (Kurundi) Station Hand
Billy Stockman
Daisy Laundress
Rosy Housegirl
Maudie Laundress
Helen Housegirl
Fred Station Hand
Ben Stockman
These credits will be given to the boys when the
Station store is completed in approximately two
months time.
12. 7.1954 Inspection of Murray Downs Station
Owner / Manager B D Brown
Situation 240 miles north east of Alice Springs
40 miles east of Highway
Date of Inspection 8. 7.1954 - 12. 7.1954
Emoloyees - Silver Valley Lead
Jacob
Slippery
Peter
Tommy
Frank
Stepper
Hector
Sandy
Harry
Employees - Station
Riley Stockman
Jimmy Stockman
Chubalow Stockman
Tracker Mick General Hand
Albert General Hand
Kurundi Mick General Hand
Clarrie Stockman
Sam Stockman
Ben Gardener
Johnny Gardener
Adam Stockman
Alex Stockman
Dan General Hand
Stumpy Nama Housegirl
Daisy Housegirl
Ruby Housegirl
Births
Beverly, born 26. 3.1954
Charles, born 24. 5.1954
Trust Account Credits
Alex A-19
Barrow Creek Johnny J-75
Census
Name Aboriginal Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Birthplace Notes
Tracker Mick Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1919 Barrow Creek General Hand, tribal scars chest
Hilda Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W F .1922 Barrow Creek
Betty Nabarda Ngwari Kaiditj Ch F .1945 Barrow Creek
Jimmy Jugardi Ngwari Kaiditj Ch M .1947
Paddy Jugardi Ngwari Kaiditj Ch M .1951 Murray Downs
Amy Nabarda Ngwari Kaiditj Ch F .1948 Barrow Creek
Darky Choolum Parula Ilyowara H M .1899 Ammaroo General Hand, Sorry Cut left leg
Lorna Jugardi Ngwari Ilyowara W F .1934 Murray Downs
John Chugarda Kamara Ilyowara Ch M .1951 Murray Downs
Albert Jugardi Ngwari Ilyowara H M .1931 Murray Downs General Hand
Helen Nungala Ngala Ilyowara W F .1934 Hatches Creek Housegirl
Harry Jabalu Pultara Ilyowara Ch M .1952 Murray Downs
Jangala Jungala Ngala Kaiditj M .1940 Attending School
Kurundi Mick Chugardi Kamara Kaiditj H M .1884 Wauchope General Hand
Annie Ngalyeri Pultara Kaiditj W F .1900 Murray Downs
Johnny Janima Panunga Kaiditj H M .1928 Barrow Creek Garden Boy
Nancy Ngambala Purula Kaiditj W F .1930
Clippy Jabiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch M .1947 Barrow Creek Attending school
Patsy Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch F .1949 Barrow Creek
Dan Choolum Porula Kaiditj H M .1920 Barrow Creek Garden Boy
Abey Ngamina Panunga Kaiditj W F .1926 Barrow Creek
Peter Chugardi Kamara Kaiditj Ch M .1949 Barrow Creek Attending school
Doris Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj Ch F .1946 Barrow Creek Attending school
Riley Jabiard Pungarda Kaiditj H M .1919 Barrow Creek Stock Boy
Topsy Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W2 F .1922 Barrow Creek
Daisy Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W1 F .1916 Barrow Creek Housegirl (Wash)
Beantree Chugardi Kamara Kaiditj H M .1916 Barrow Creek Invalid, infected heart
Emma Nalyeri Pultara Kaiditj W F .1923 Barrow Creek
Tommy Choolum Parula Kaiditj Ch M .1945 Barrow Creek. Attending school
Lily Ngambala Parula Kaiditj Ch F .1947 Barrow Creek Attending school
Billy Choolum Parula Kaiditj Ch M .1938 Barrow Creek Attending school
Gwenie Ngambala Parula Kaiditj Ch F .12.1953 Murray Downs
Adam Choolum Parula Kaiditj Ch M .1935 Barrow Creek
Fred Jungala Ngala Ilyowara H M .1916
Topsy Nardarda Ngwari Ilyowara W F .1934 Barrow Creek Goat Shepherd
Ethel Maitjana Ilyowara Ch F .1951
Chubelow Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1899 Stockboy
Maudie Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W F .1920 Hatches Creek
Linda Nabarda Ngwari Kaiditj Ch F .1945 Hatches Creek
Ben Jabiard Pungarda Kaiditj H M .1930 Stirling General Hand
Aileen Mbitjargada Mbitjana Kaiditj W F .1934 Barrow Creek Daughter of Old Tim
Elsie Ngamina Panunga Kaiditj Ch F .1953 Murray Downs
Annie Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj Wid F .1899 Barrow Creek Aged and Infirm
Lady Ngambala Parula Kaiditj Wid F .1866 Barrow Creek Aged and Infirm
Old Tim Jungala Ngala Kaiditj H M .1884 Barrow Creek
Ruby Nabarda Ngwari Ilyowara W F .1914 Hatches Creek Kitchen Girl
Janie Mbitjargada Mbitjana Ilyowara Ch F .1946 Hatches Creek
Harry Chumbaka Mbitjana Ilyowara Ch M .1950 Barrow Creek
Shirley Mbitjargada Mbitjana Ilyowara Ch F .1941
Bill Jugardi Ngwari Kaiditj H M .1933 Singleton General Hand
Lucy Ilyowara W F .1940 Murray Downs Daughter Molly Pultara
Alick Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1922 Barrow Creek Stockboy
Daisy Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W F .1928 Barrow Creek Housegirl
Jimmy Pik Janima Panunga Kaiditj H M Stockboy
Mary Ngambala Parula Kaiditj W F .1920 Barrow Creek
Charlie Jabiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch M .1949 Murray Downs
Murray Jabiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch M .1943 Barrow Creek
Dorrie Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch F .1948 Murray Downs Twin
Betty Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj Ch F .1948 Murray Downs Twin
Minnie Kaiditj F .1923
Frank Kaiditj M .1919
Clarie Chanam Panunga Kaiditj M General Hand
Hilda Ngambala Parula Kaiditj F
Hector Chugardi Kamara Kaiditj H M .1913 Barrow Creek Miner
Florrie Ngalyeri Pultara Kaiditj W F .1920 Barrow Creek
Frank Chumbaka Mbitjana Kaiditj H M .1911 Barrow Creek Mine Employee
Stompy Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj W1 F .1920 Barrow Creek
Pansy Nambiard Pungarda Kaiditj W2 F .1931 Barrow Creek
Ron Jungala Pungarda Kaiditj Ch M .1946 Barrow Creekn Atending School
Emily Nungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch F .1947 Barrow Creek Attending School
Doreen Nungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch F .1949 Barrow Creek
Ronniea Jungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch M .1950 Barrow Creek
Daisy Nungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch F .1942 Barrow Creek Attending School
Beverly Numgala Ngala Kaiditj Ch F .1953 Barrow Creek DOB may be 1954
Charles Jungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch M .1953 Barrow Creek
Lora Nungala Ngala Kaiditj Ch F .1952 Barrow Creek
Steppen Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1926 Barrow Creek Mine Employee
Topsy Wadjulla Kamara Ilyowara W F .1932 Hatches Creek
Max Jugardi Nawari Kaiditj Ch M .1950 Murray Downs
Jeanie Nabarda Nawari Kaiditj Ch F .1951 Hatches Creek
Tommy Kaiditj H M .1926 Stirling Mine Employee
Mary Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W F .1922 Barrow Creek
Slippery Jugardi Ngwari Kaiditj H M .1909 Barrow Creek Mine Employee
Nan Nungala Ngala Kaiditj W F .1912 Barrow Creek
Harry Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1930 Stirling Mine Employee
Amelia Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W1 F .1935 Stirling
Kathy Wadjulla Kamara Kaiditj W2 F .1936 Barrow Creek
Jacob Jabalu Pultara Kaiditj H M .1919 Barrow Creek General Hand
Stompy Ngamina Panunga Kaiditj W F Barrow Creek
Barney Chugawada Kaiditj M .1886 Aged and Infirm
Bunny Mbitjagada Mbitjana Kaiditj F .1888 Aged and Infirm, blind
Rattler Chugarda Kamara Kaiditj H M .1889 Aged and Infirm
Emily Ngalyeri Pultara Kaiditj W F .1923 Barrow Creek
Peter Mbitjana Kaiditj H M Barrow Creek Mine Employee
Dory Kamara Kaiditj W F Barrow Creek
21. 7.1956 Inspection of Murray Downs Station
Owner B D Brown
Situation 240 miles north east of Alice Springs
40 miles east of Highway
Date of Inspection 19. 7.1956 - 21. 7.1956
Employees - Saw Mill
Sam Jumbulka
Chubelow Kabardji
Tracker Mick Jabala
Tommy Jugadai
Employees - Stock Camp
Ben Pultara
Hector Jakara
Frank Jumbulka
Adam Julam
Jinny Pie Jakara
Johnny Janama
Employees - Plant Operators
Albert Jugadai
Clarrie Janama
Employees - Mechanic
Billy Jugadai
Project (School)
Dabbit (Kurindi Mick) Jakara
Norman Jangala
Female Workers
Minnie
Stumpy
Nancy
Daisy
Births
Child Date of Birth Father Mother
Harry 10. 6.1955 Ben Arlen
Kathy 3.11.1955 Fred Topsy
Norman 21.11.1955 Harry Amelia (wife 1)
Ronnie 21. 1.1956 Harry Cassie (wife 2)
Gregory 7. 3.1956 Frank Pansy
May 27. 5.1956 Albert Helen
Deaths
Beantree, died 6. 8.1955, aged 40 yrs (heart)
Mary Anne, died 12.11.1955, 85 yrs
Tim, died 21.11.1955, 75 yrs
Bunny Bidjagood, died 31. 5.1956, 80 yrs
Employment Balances Murray Downs Station as at 30. 6.1956 mentions
Adam
Albert
Ben
Billy
Billy Julama
Clarrie
Chubelow
Kurundi Mick
Frank
Fred
Hector
Harry
Jimmy Pie
Johnny
Tracker Mick
Sam
Tommy
Ginger
Big Peter
Riley
Stumpy
Minnie
Nancy
Daisy
Florrie
Hilda
Doreen
Little Peter
Darky
Alex
Ruby
Slippery
Rattler
Jacob (Jake)
Rosy
Stepper
Dan
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