National Archives of Australia, Darwin Office
Series NTAC1976/5 Item 1963/504 Rockhampton Downs
Employment and Welfare on Pastoral Properties
30. 6.1942 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1942
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Gerald, Stockman, son Len, daughter Mary
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma
Paddy, Stockman
Paris, Stockman, mother Nellie
Aussie, Stockman, mother and sister Ginnie and Jessie
Chuckler, Stockman
Mundy, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billy, Stockman, mother and sister Maudie and Nora
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Gracie, House Gin
Annie, aged and infirm
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Charlie, aged and infirm
Bally, aged and infirm
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Billy, aged and infirm
31.12.1942 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1942
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Gerald, Stockman, son Len, daughters Mary and Dolly
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Paddy, Stockman
Paris, Stockman
Aussie, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman
Mundie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billy, Stockman, mother and sister Maudie and Nora
Jack, Stockman, wife Kitty, children Biddy, Joe and Jerry
Roderick
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin, daughter Jessie ? (may be daughter of one of the other House gins)
Ginnie, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Annie, aged and infirm
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
30. 6.1943 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1943
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Gerald, Stockman, son Len, daughters Mary and Dolly
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Paddy, Stockman
Paris, Stockman, wife Ginnie, daughters Jessie and Sarah
Aussie, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora
Mundie, Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Maudie, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor, male
Mollie
Nancy and children Stanley and Netta
Fanny and son Barney
Edie and son Joe
Nellie
Dick
31.12.1943 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1943
Paris, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Tommy, Stockman
Freddie, Stockman, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Mundy, Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Gerald, Stockman, son Len, daughters Mary and Dolly
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Maudie, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor, male
Mollie
Nancy and children Stanley and Netta
Fanny and son Barney
Edie and son Joe
Nellie
Dick
Undated Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending Undated
Paris, Stockman, mother Ginnie, wife Jessie, daughter Ginnie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billie, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Paddy (2), Stockman
Gerald, Stockman, sons Len and Jackie, daughters Mary and Dolly
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Mollie, House Gin, daughter Nellie
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor, male
Nancy and children Stanley and Netta
Fanny and son Barney
Edie and son Joe
Nellie
Dick
31.12.1944 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1944
Paris, Stockman, mother Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billie, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Stockman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim and Rainyerri
Paddy (2), Stockman
Gerald, Stockman, sons Len and Jackie, daughters Mary and Dolly
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Nellie, House Gin, daughter Nellie
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie (2), aged and infirm
Nellie
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor, male
Nancy and children Stanley and Netta
Fanny and son Barney
Edie and son Joe
Mollie
Rosie
Dick
21. 7.1944 Inspection of Rockhampton Downs Station
Manager Get Easey
Date of Inspection 21. 7.1944
Employees
Stan Morgan, 36 yrs, single, Head Stockman
Harry Pumpe, 64 yrs, single, General Station
Ron Easey, 17 yrs, single, General Stationhand
Health of Natives
Chuckler with pneumonia was transported to Tennant Hospital
Minnie with pneumonia was transported to Tennant Hospital
Paris with stomach trouble was transported to Tennant Hospital
All other natives look well
Aboriginals who have died
The following all passed away during the first 6 months of 1943
Mickie )
Jennie )
Dora )
Minnie )
Baldy )
Billy )
Charlie )
Gracie, 23 yrs, died June 1943
Child of Bessie had not received name
Employment
Stockmen 9
Domestic 3
Pumping at present No 16 native Paris. He is H/C but of same mentality as native.
Male Employees with Dependants
Paris
Chuckla
Nipper
Gerald
Male Employees without Dependants
Aussie
Paddy
Billy
Tommy
Paddy Noonan
Munday
Roderick
Female Employees with Dependants
Bessie, wife of Gerald, has three children
Names of Dependants (not including wives and children working)
Jennie, 46 yrs
Norah, 23 yrs
Infant
Jessie Hare H/C, 13 yrs
Chunuma, 7 yrs, male
Rosie, 5 yrs
Beetroot, 45 yrs, male
Jennie No 2, 70 yrs
Rosie, 60 yrs
McGregor, 50 yrs, male
Mollie, 30 yrs
Nancy, 24 yrs
Fanny, 20 yrs
Stanley, 2 yrs
Barney, 1 year
Dick, 6 years
Marie, 2 yrs
Nellie, 11 yrs
Len, 8 yrs
Mary, 6 yrs
Dolly, 3 yrs
Jacky 1/2 year
Half-castes Employment and Census
Paris, 37 yrs, married
Aussie, 22 yrs, single
Billy Grant, 15 yrs, single
Paddy Noonan, 17 yrs, single
17.10.1944 Registration of Aboriginals by W E Harney
Paris Narabilinu Waramungu, 37 yrs, husband
Jinnie Jinungalle Waramungu, wife, 46 yrs
Jessie Hare H/C, child, 13 yrs, lives as native
Aussie H/C, child, 22 yrs, lives as native
Paddy Noonan H/C, child, 17 yrs
Chuckla Simpson F/B, child, 24 yrs
Aussie Negragurre H/C, 22 yrs
Paddy Wudbejarri Kaditch, 23 yrs
Billy Grant, 15 yrs, mother is Maudie
Chuckler Simpson Willwergurri, 24 yrs
Norah Moonmungalle Warramungu, wife, 23 yrs
Infant just born, female
Tommy Kundrogurre Waramungu, 27 yrs
Nipper Djundedegurru Waramungu, 32 yrs
Gracie, wife, deceased
Chunuma Kilugurri, child, 7 yrs, male
Rosie Lundroogurri, child, 5 yrs
Freddie Pukeroogurru, 37 yrs
Minnie Tudjparear, wife, 24 yrs, domestic
Jim Jumindunginar, child, 7 yrs
Rainyerri Pupetjoogurru, child, 4 yrs, male
Infant just born (Frank)
Paddy (2) Noonan Ugundagurra H/C, 17 yrs, mother Jinnie
Gerald Dikartgurru Waramungu, 32 yrs
Bessie Jibungoo Waramungu, wife, 29 yrs
Len, child, 8 yrs
Mary Lundrogurri, child, 6 yrs
Dolly, child, 3 yrs
Jackie, child, 1/2 year
Monday Murrangonginar Waramungu, male, 20 yrs
Roderick Kulyulyergurru, 24 yrs
Beetroot Jabununga, male, 45 yrs
Jennie No 2 Jenungale, 70 yrs
Rosie Marejanjera, 60 yrs
McGregor Warimilgurri Waramungu, 50 yrs
Mollie leleiea Waramungu, wife 30 yrs
Nancy Kuredea Waramungu, wife, 24 yrs
Fanny Jimbidgunnie Waramungu, wife, 20 yrs
Bumbillie, child, female, 13 yrs
Stanley, child, 2 yrs
Barney, child, 1 year
Davey Beregulla Waramungu, 50 yrs
Mary Ann Kuradangalle Waramungu, wife
Dick Bimminde, child, 6 yrs
Marie, child, 2 yrs
Nellie Nalanba Waramungu, 11 yrs, orphan
30. 6.1945 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1945
Paris, Stockman, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Yardman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri and Frank
Paddy (2), Stockman
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len and Jackie, daughters Mary and Dolly
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Nora, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie, aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
Mollie Netta McGregor
Nancy Nellie Davie
Fanny Reita
Maryanne Dick
Violet Stanley
Kitty Barney
Winnie Wally
May
30. 6.1945 Aboriginal Returns Alroy Downs for half-year ending 30. 6.1945
Employees - Male
Galloping Tommy
Sambo
Sidney
Snowy
Jacky
Johnny
Victor
Willie No 1
Willie No 2 (Avon Willie)
Killrain
Ned
Powder
Donald
Murphy
Pompey
Francis
Peter
William H/C
Employees - Female
Carrie
Dinah
Dependants and Aged - Female
Alice
Maria
May
Maudie
Rosie
Daisy No 1
Daisy No 2
Violet
Elsie
Annie
Kitty
Ivy
Gladys
Jacky Jacky
Dependants and Aged - Male
Gingle
Bean
Darbin
Henry
Roy
Hector
Children - Male
Robin
Teddy
Dora
Children - Female
Sybil
Lucy
Jill
Lydia
31.12.1945 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1945
Paris, Stockman, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, baby girl born 9.10.1945 daughter
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Yardman, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri and Frank
Paddy (2), Stockman
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len and Jackie, daughters Mary and Dolly
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Nora, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie (2), aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
Mollie Nellie McGregor
Nancy Netta Davie
Fanny Reita
Maryanne Dick
Violet Stanley
Kitty Barney
Winnie Wally
May
30. 6.1946 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1946
Paris, General, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughter Alice
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, Gardener, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri and Frank
Paddy, Stockman
Gerald, Yardman, sons Len and Jackie, daughters Mary and Dolly and baby boy born 11. 1.1946
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Netta, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
Mollie Reita
Nancy May
Fanny Stanley
Violet Barney
Kitty Wally
Winnie
McGregor
Davie
1.12.1946 From Rockhampton Downs to Alice Springs - Ration Books
Children under 9 years of age
Len
Rosie
Frank
Mary
Jim
May
Wally
Barney
Stanley
Chunuma
Dolly
Jackie
Rainyerri
Adults
Freddie
Beetroot
Nipper
Chuckler
Paddy (1)
Dick
Aussie
Mundie
Billie
Paris
Gerald
Tommy
Paddy (2)
Roderick
McGregor
Davie
Fanny
Jessie
Kitty
Winnie
Nancy
Mollie
Netta
Bessie
Minnie
Reita
Nellie
Nora
Violet
Ginnie (1)
Ginnie (2)
Sarah
John
12. 7.1947 From Rockhampton Downs to Alice Springs
Baby girl born 16.11.1946 died 13. 5.1947
30. 6.1947 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1947
Paris, General, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughter Alice
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, General, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri, Frank and Peter
Paddy (2), Stockman
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len, Jackie and Albert, daughters Mary and Dolly
Mundie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman, wife Lucy
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Netta, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor
Davie
Winnie
Kitty
Violet
Mollie
Nancy
Fanny
Reita
Harry
Stanley
May
Wally
31.12.1947 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1947
Paris, General, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughter Alice
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, General, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri, Frank and Peter
Roderick, Stockman, wife Lucy
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len, Jackie and Albert, daughters Mary and Dolly
Paddy (2), Stockman
Mundie, Stockman
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Netta, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor
Davie
Winnie
Kitty
Violet
Mollie
Nancy
Fanny
Reita
Harry
Stanley
May
Wally
30. 6.1948 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1948
Paris, General, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Freddie, Stockman, sons Jim, Rainyerri, Frank and Peter
Paddy (1), Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughters Alice and Elsie
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, General, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len, Jackie and Albert, daughters Mary and Dolly
Paddy (2), General
Roderick, Stockman
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Mundie, Stockman
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Netta, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor
Doris
Kitty
Violet
Mollie
Nancy
Fanny
Reita
Harry
Stan
May
Wally Andy
Baby girl
31.12.1948 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 31.12.1948
Paris, General, wife Ginnie, daughter Jessie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billy, Stockman
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughters Alice and Elsie
Tommy, Stockman
Nipper, General, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len, Jackie and Albert, daughters Mary and Dolly
Roderick, Stockman
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Andy, Stockman
Mundie, Stockman
Freddie, General, sons Jim, Rainyerri, Frank and Peter
Bessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Netta, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Nellie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor
Davie
Kitty
Mollie
Violet
Nancy
Fanny
Reita
Harry
Stan
May
Wally
Linda
Beryl
30. 6.1949 Employment of Aboriginals half-year ending 30. 6.1949 (Sheet torn abd part dependants missing)
Paris, General, wife Ginnie
Aussie, Stockman
Paddy, Stockman
Billy, General
Chuckler, Stockman, wife Nora, daughters Alice and Elsie
Tommy, Stockman, wife Rosie
Nipper, General, son Chunuma and daughter Rosie
Gerald, Gardener, sons Len, Jackie and Albert, daughters Mary and Dolly and baby girl
Dick, Stockman
John, Stockman
Andy, Stockman
Mundie, Stockman
Freddie, General, sons Jim, Rainyerri, Frank and Peter
Johnnie, Stockman
Roderick, Stockman
Jessie, House Gin
Minnie, House Gin
Sarah, House Gin
Beetroot, aged and infirm, male
Ginnie aged and infirm
Annie, aged and infirm
Other Aboriginals dependant on the Station
McGregor
Davie
Kitty
Mollie
Violet
Nancy
Fanny
Reita
Harry
Stan
May
Wally
23.12.1949 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Refers to deaths of Dolly (Nugga) and Mary (Landra) at
Rockhampton Downs.
28.10.1949 Registration of Aboriginals
Nipper, Warramunga, 36 yrs, children Chumina 12 yrs, male and Rosie 10 yrs
Gerald, 36 yrs, wife Bessie H/C Afghan 34 yrs, children len 13 yrs, Mary 11 yrs,
Dolly 9 yrs, Jackie 6 yrs, Albert 4 yrs, Ruth 10 mths
Chuckler H/C Island blood 30 yrs, wife Nora 28 yrs, children Alice 4 yrs,
Elsie 2 yrs, Kate 3 mths
Davey, 46 yrs, wife Winnie 24 yrs, children Violet 18 yrs, Dick 16 yrs,
May 9 yrs, Wally 3 yrs
McGregor 48 yrs, wife 1 Nancy 38 yrs, children 1 John 20 yrs, Netta 12 yrs,
Stan 6 yrs, wife 2 Fanny 34 yrs, children 2 Harry 5 yrs, wife 3 Molly 44 yrs
(McGregor said to be brother of Davie)
Johnny 30 yrs, wife 1 Gracie 24 yrs, wife 2 Ruby 32 yrs, child Jane 6 mths
Freddie 42 yrs, wife Minnie 32 yrs, children Jim 11 yrs, Ranyeri 9 yrs,
Frank 4 yrs, Peter 2 yrs
Paris H/C 40 yrs, wife Jinnie 40 yrs, children Paddy 3/4C 21 yrs,
Jessie 3/4C 18 yrs (child Helen 7/8C 7 mths), Ossie 3/4C 26 yrs
Tommy 36 yrs, wife Rosie 19 yrs
Kitty, 40 yrs, children Barney 16 yrs, Rita 12 yrs
Jinnie 60 yrs
Sarah 30 yrs
Roderick 34 yrs
Beetroot 44 yrs
Monday 23 yrs
Billie Grant H/C 20 yrs
Andy 17 yrs
13. 2.1950 From Native Affairs Alice Springs to BDM Alice Springs
Death of two female aboriginal children who died on Rockhampton
Downs Station on or about 3.12.1949.
30. 6.1950 Maintenance Claim 1. 4.1950 - 30. 6.1950
Barnabus Myinnoo
Len Gluggarudgie
Chunuma Gillyillgurrie
Jim Jumanunganoongoo
Beetroot Beetrie
Roderick Ggoolullegurrie
Mundy Murragunoonoo
Billy Grant Underjurrie
Freddie Buggagurrie, wife Minnie, children Jim, Rainyerie, Frank, Peter, Colin
Tommy Joogooroo, wife Rosie, infant
Chuckler Wirrie-Wirrie, wife Norah, children Alice, Elsie, Kate
John Wungillgurrie
Paris Murrawudgie
Aussie Ujeragurrie
Gerald Digutcurrie, wife Bessie, children Jacky, Albert, Ruth
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie, widower, children Chunuma, Rosie
Davie Beegullangoonoo, wife Winnie, children Violet, May, Wally
Johnnie Bungederrendee, wife Gracie, child Jane
Dick Binninindie
McGregor Uyeramorroo, wife Fannie and children Harrie and infant, wife Nancy and child Stan
Andy Dinjullamudgie
Paddy Birrajurie
Sarah Illgingie
Minnie Wagunburna
Ruby Mundararree
Fannie Gibungnullie
Taylor Chapanunga
Bertie Chumoray
Mollie Lilleria, 3rd wife of employee McGregor
Ginnie 2 Wirrie Wirrie, aged female
Ginnie 3 Waruglie, aged female
Blanche Giddeanulli, aged female
Johnson Indenunnoo, aged male
Kitty Cardie, unemployed widow
Reita Lenginullie, unemployed
Jessie Ungillnullie, unemployed
Albert Junjunda 5 yrs, 2nd child of Gerald
Ruth Minigarrie 3 yrs, 3rd child of Gerald
Frank Duckula 7 yrs, 2nd child of Freddie
Peter Binchilli 4 yrs, 3rd child of Freddie
Elsie Booldoolgoo 3 yrs, 2nd child of Chuckler
Kate Girrigie 2 yrs, 3rd child of Chuckler
Harry Begulla - Ooloonoo 8 yrs, see below
May Ingirrinulla 7 yrs, 2nd child of Davie
Wally Moonmoondrungoo 5 yrs, 3rd child of Davie
(Harry, the child of McGregor - Fannie is claimed for because
Stan, the child of McGregor - Nancy is maintained by the Station)
28. 7.1950 Inspection of Rockhampton Downs Station
Owner Australian Agricultural Company and
Peel River Land and Mineral Company
Manager Mr G A Easey
Situation From Tennant Creek 76 miles on the Mount Isa Road
(Barkly Highway) then 26 miles north.
Bounded on the north by Eva Downs Station,east to
Brunette Station, west to Brunchilly Station, south
to desert.
Date of Inspection 23-28. 7.1950
Nominal Roll of Employees as at 30. 6.1950
Barnabus Myinnoo, Stockman
Len Gluggarudgie, Stockman
Chunuma Gillyillgurrie, Stockman
Jim Jumanunganoongoo, General Hand
Beetroot Beetrie, Gardener
Roderick Ggoolullegurrie, employed to 31. 3.1950
Taylor Chapanunga, Stockman
Bertie Chumoray, Stockman
Billy Grant Underjurrie, Stockman *
Freddie Buggagurrie, Stockman
Tommy Joogooroo, Stockman
Chuckler Wirrie-Wirrie, Stockman *
John Wungillgurrie, Stockman
Paris Murrawudgie, General Hand *
Aussie Ujeragurrie, Stockman *
Gerald Digutcurrie, Gardener
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie, General Hand
Davie Beegullangoonoo, Stockman
Johnnie Bungederrendee, Stockman
Dick Binninindie, Stockman
McGregor Uyeramorroo, General Hand
Andy Dinjullamudgie, Stockman
Paddy Birrajurie, Stockman *
Sarah Illgingie, Domestic
Minnie Wagunburna, Domestic
Ruby Mundararree, Laundress
Fannie Gibungnullie, Laundress
All the above are full blood Warramunga, excepting
those marked *. See list of part aboriginals later.
Family Groups and Dependants
Gerald Digutcurrie
Bessie Jillbungoo H/C Aborigine / Afghan, 30 yrs, wife
Jacky Wargunnee, 6 yrs, child
Albert Junjunda, 5 yrs, child
Ruth Minigarrie, 3 yrs, child
Freddie Buggagurrie
Minnie Wagunburna, 30 yrs, wife
Jim Jumanunganoongoo, 13 yrs, child
Rainyerrie Larbindeebinguna, 11 yrs, child
Frank Duckula, 7 yrs, child
Peter Binchilli, 4 yrs, child
Colin, 4 mths, child
Chuckler Wirrie-wirrie 3/4 Aborigine
Norah Moonmoonullie, 23 yrs, wife
Alice Breenullie, 5 yrs, child
Elsie Booldoolgoo, 3 yrs, child
Kate girrigie, 2 yrs, child
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie
Unnamed deceased 1944, wife
Chunuma Gillyillgurrie, 11 yrs, child
Rosie Ilbena, 9 yrs, child
McGregor Uyeramorroo
Fannie Gibungnullie, 25 yrs, wife
Harry Begulla-ooloonoo, 8 yrs, child
Infant, 6 mths, child
McGregor Uyeramorroo
Nancy Gurradirra, wife
Netta Narbareenullie, 16 yrs, child (wife of Mick Taylor F/B)
Stan Dullill, 6 yrs, child
Davie Beegullangonoo
Winnie Munnanullie, wife
Violet Bimbillie, 18 yrs, child
May Ingirrinulla, 7 yrs, child
Wally Moonmoondrungoo, 5 yrs, child
Tommy Joogooroo
Rosie Jimungillie, 26 yrs, wife
Infant, 1 year, child
Kalingma-oonoo (deceased 1950)
Kitty Cardie, wife
Reita Lenginullie, 13 yrs, child
Johnnie Bugenderrendee
Gracie Warringrulli, wife
Jane, 1 year, child
Unknown, father
Jessie Ungillnulli, 17 yrs, mother
Helen, 1 year, child
Other Dependants
Ginnie 1, wife of Paris employee
Ginnie 2 wirrie-wirrie, old woman
Ginnie 3 waruglie, old woman
Blanch H/C, wife of Johnson, old couple
Jessie ungillnulli H/C unemployed, living as native
Part Aboriginals
Jessie Ungillnulli, 17 yrs, unemployed
Bessie Jillungoo, 30 yrs, H/C Aborigine / Afghan, unemployed wife of Gerald
Paddy Birrajurie, employed as Stockman
Aussie Ujeragurrie, employed as Stockman
Paris Murrawudgie, employed as General Hand
Billy Grant Underjurrie, employed as Stockman
Chuckler Wirrie-wirrie, employed as Stockman
Note All part aborigines have native names and are tribal members,
living as natives. With the exception of Aussie, it is not
considered that any of them have sufficient intelligence to
warrant payment at a higher rate.
Child Endowment
Gracie Warringrulli
Jane, 1 year, child
Kitty Cardie
Reita Lenginullie, 13 yrs, child
Fannie Gibungnullie
Harry Begulla-ooloonoo, 8 yrs, child
Infant, 6 mths, child
Unnamed deceased 1944
Rosie Ilbena, 9 yrs, child
Rosie Jimungillie
Infant, 1 year, child
Nancy Gurradirra, wife
Stan Dullill, 6 yrs, child
Bessie Jillbungoo
Jacky Wargunnee, 6 yrs, child
Albert Junjunda, 5 yrs, child
Ruth Minigarrie, 3 yrs, child
Winnie Munnanullie
May Ingirrinulla, 7 yrs, child
Wally Moonmoondrungoo, 5 yrs, child
Norah Moonmoonullie
Alice Breenullie, 5 yrs, child
Elsie Booldoolgoo, 3 yrs, child
Kate girrigie, 2 yrs, child
Minnie Wagunburna
Rainyerrie Larbindeebinguna, 11 yrs, child
Frank Duckula, 7 yrs, child
Peter Binchilli, 4 yrs, child
Colin, 4 mths, child
Jessie Ungillnulli
Helen, 1 year, child
5.12.1950 Update on Part Aboriginals listed in Inspection above
Jessie Ungillnulli H/C, 18 yrs, born about 1932 Rockhampton Downs Station,
father said to be Tommy Hare (European), mother Jinny F/B
Helen, about 18 mths old, born 1949, father unknown full blood according
to the Manager of the Station, mother Jessie Ungillnulli above
Bessie Jillungoo H/C Aborigine / Afghan, aboyt 34 yrs, born about 1916
Rockhampton Downs Station, father not known but presumed to be Afghan,
mother Jinny F/B, tribally married to Gerald Digutcurrie F/B
Blanch H/C, about 50 yrs, born about 1900, tribally married to Johnson F/B
Blanch and Johnson were at Frewena on 15.11.1950
Aussie Ujeragurrie H/C, 26 yrs, born 1924 Alroy Downs Station, father not known,
mother Jinny 1 F/B, Stockman
Paris Murrawudgie H/C, 42 yrs, born 1908 Alroy Downs Station, father not known,
mother Blind Jinnie 2 (Wirrie wirrie), tribally married to Jinny 1 F/B,
Stockman
Billy Grant Underjurrie H/C, 18 yrs, born 1932 Rockhampton Downs Station,
father Billy Grant (European), mother Maudie Booroonga Alroy Downs Station,
Stockman
Chuckler Wirrie-wirrie 3/4C, 28 yrs, born 1922 Alroy Downs Station,
father Jack Simpson (H/C Kanaka), mother Jinny 1 (wife of Paris above),
married to Norah moonmoonnullie F/B, Stockman
Paddy Ugunda-gurrie H/C, 21 yrs, born 10. 8.1929 Rockhampton Downs Station,
father Michael Noonan (European), mother Jinny 1, single, Stockman
I do not consider that any of the above part aboriginals are worth more
than one pound per week. They all live as natives and are all tribal
members. Paris was in the bush until he was nearly 20 years old and
learnt to speak a few words of English only recently.
5.12.1950 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Re Death of Kalingma-oonoo and Rockhampton Downs Station
His widow Kitty Cardie, who speaks very little English, said her husband died
at either Phillip Creek Settlement or at Tennant Creek.
4. 2.1952 Aboriginal employees at Rockhampton Downs Station
Billy Grant Underjurrie
Freddie Buggagurrie
Tommy Joogooroo
Chuckler Wirrie-Wirrie
John Wungillgurrie
Paris Murrawudgie
Aussie Ujeragurrie
Johnnie Bungederrendee
Dick Binninindie
Paddy Birrajurie
Barnabus Myinnoo
Len Gluggarudgie
Chunuma Gillyillgurrie
Gerald Digutcurrie
Nipper Dunegiddegurrie
McGregor Uyeramorroo
Angus Sambuckcurrie
Waistcoat Quearmurra
Roderick Ggoolullegurrie
Sarah Illgingie
Minnie Wagunburna
Ruby Mundararree
Mollie Lilleria
Violet Bimbillie
31. 5.1962 From Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
Child Endowment claim for 14. 3.1962 - 5. 6.1962
Alice and child Betty
Bessie Lindinjumu and children Ruth, Ned, Wendy
Dolly Nungarai and children Michael, Jessie
Fanny Jibungali and child Anne
Lorna Gorangunji and child Irene
Minnie Winigunga and children Colin, Penepole, Brian, Don
Norah Munmunali and children Elsie, Kate, Polly
Rosie Jimungali and children Marion, Bob, Janet, Joan
29. 8.1962 Census for Rockhampton Downs Station
European Name Aboriginal Name Group Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Fannie Jibungali Nabaljari Warramunga Wid F .1925 Housegirl, wife of McGregor deceased
Ann Jurungaramuli Nabarula Warramunga Ch F .1950
Tommy Jugaru Jabaljari Warramunga H M .1912 Stockman
Rosie Jimungali Nagamara Warramunga W F .1924 Housegirl
Marion Namunga Ngabija Warramunga Ch F .1950
Bob Banbulaji Jabija Warramunga Ch M .1952
Joan Banabulaji Ngabija Warramunga Ch F .1954
Janice (Janet) Ngabija Warramunga Ch F 31. 3.1959
Mary Anne Ngabija Warramunga Ch F 27. 3.1962
Chuckler Wiriwiri Jangala Warramunga H M .1919 Stockman
Nora P/C Munmunali Nabananga Warramunga W F .1927
Kate P/C Ch F .1949
Polly P/C Ch F .1953
Rosie Irijbuna Nalyeri Warramunga Sin F .1922 Housegirl
Alec (Fat) Jakalgari Jabungadi Wailbri H M .1923 Assistant Engineer
Marlene Nambidjimba Warramunga W F .1938 Housegirl
Gerald Digudguri Jangala Warramunga H M .1912 Gardener
Bessie W F Housegirl
Ruth P/C Ch F 16. 1.1949
Ned P/C Ch M 2. 7.1951
Wendy P/C Ch F 23. 5.1953
Freddy Bagagari Jambajimba Wailbri H M .1913 Stockman
Minnie Wininjungu Nangala Warramunga W F .1920
Peter Walubilli Jabaljari Warramunga Ch M .1946 Gardener
Colin Gunagiji Jabaljari Warramunga Ch M .1950
Penepole Gunagiji Jabaljari Warramunga Ch F .1952
Brian Gunagiji Jabaljari Warramunga Ch M .1955
Dan (Don) Jabaljari Warramunga Ch M 24. 7.1959 Deceased 29.12.1960
Toby Jabaljari Warramunga Ch M 31. 1.1962
Johnny Tungananu Jungala Warramunga H M .1916 Stockman
Lorna Junangunji Ngabada Warramunga W F .1946 Housegirl
Joan Nambajimba Warramunga Ch F 21. 5.1960
Dinah Nambajimba Warramunga Ch F 19. 7.1962
Alec Jungala Warramunga H M .1903 Stockman
Dolly (Violet) Nungarai Wailbri W F .1920
Michael Jambajimba Warramunga Ch M .1950
Jessie (Joy) Nambajimba Warramunga Ch F .1952
Ida Wid F Mother of May, aged and infirm
Violet Wid F Aged and infirm
Ruby Wid F Aged and infirm
Jacky Sin M .1946 Stockman, P/C son of Gerald and Bessie
Jimmy Sin M Stockman, ex Brunette Downs
Nuggett Adenji Jabaldjari Warramunga Sin M .1944 Stockman
Aussie (Ossie) Nirigari Jungala Warramunga H M .1920 Cowboy, married 1960
May Phillips Nungarai Wailbri W F .1945 Crippled
Douglas (Slim) P/C Ch M 27. 7.1961
Stan Jilibaji Jabarula Warramunga Sin M .1942 Stockman
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