Reports on Aboriginal People on Western Australian stations 1899-1902
| Please be aware that the reports include the names of deceased people and descriptions which may be culturally sensitive |
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The Chief Protector of Aborigines, Perth. MELLENBYE. Messrs. H. & J. Broad. Only three natives (men) employed on this station, 18 to 24. I met Mr. W. Broad at Gullewa. As he had one native with him, and there was only one other at this station, I did not visit it, P. C. Hardy informing me the natives were well treated, fed, and clothed. I have, etc., G. S OLIVEY, Travelling Inspector. Yalgoo, 8th August, 1901. |
The Chief Protector of Aborigines, Perth. GULLEWA. - On my arrival at this mining camp, I found all the natives were away. P. C. Hardy had given them a week's rations on the 20th ultimo and they had not returned at the time of my visit. It appears these natives are constantly on the move, sometimes at one place, and in a few days many miles away. I advised the constable not to give any of them more than a week's rations at a time, as if they do not come in they cannot require feeding very badly. I regret not having seen these natives, but have every reason to believe the relief is administered properly. Should they return before I leave the district, I may yet be able to see them. I have, etc., G. S. OLIVEY, Travelling Inspector. Yalgoo, 8th August 1901. |
The Chief Protector of Aborigines, Perth. BARNONG. - Mr. C. Mitchell; managed by Mr. J. Miles, J.P. Only six men, 17 to 45, and three women, 20 to 40, employed here. Three children, eight months to six years. All above fed from homestead. From the appearance of the natives seen, there can be no doubt they get plenty of everything, clothes included. I have, etc., G. S. OLIVEY, Travelling Inspector. Yalgoo, 8th August, 1901. |
The Chief Protector of Aborigines, Perth. THUNDELARRA STATION. - Mr. Beaton; 55 miles from Yalgoo. Only one man and woman employed here shepherding; man 45, woman 40; one girl, five years. The native informed me they had plenty of food and clothing, etc., and certainly looked well. Mr. Beaton was away when I passed through here on my way to Feild's Find. I have, etc., G. S. OLIVEY, Travelling Inspector. Yalgoo, 10th August, 1901. |
The Chief Protector of Aborigines, Perth. WYDGEE, 50 miles East of Field's Find, owned and managed by Mr. Robert Broad. At this station I found two out of the three natives mentioned on my list:— (1.) Illedgo, alias Tinpin, female, 65. Infirm. (2.) Pyalgojinney, alias Bully Combe, female, 67. Infirm. Munnion, male (one leg), was away, and has not been charged for lately. In case he comes back, he will be fed and charged for while on the place. The two old women are certainly deserving of relief, and get well fed for the amount allowed. They potter about during the day after a few goats, but are unable to do any actual work. Five men, 20 to 60, and five women, 20 to 50, are employed principally shepherding. One boy (12 years), two boys (12 months and four years), and one girl (seven years). One boy (18 years) died of decline last summer. These natives are well fed and clothed, and from what I saw am assured are thoroughly well treated. Scale of rations:—18lbs. flour, 10lbs. meat, 3lbs. sugar, 6oz. tea, 3 sticks tobacco per week, man and woman. The men also have guns and ammunition. A white man, shepherding, has a a native woman living with him, and has five children (half-castes): one girl, of 13 years (now at Mr. Clinch's, some 35 miles West), and four sons, two to 10 years. I saw the girl, but not the other children. Another man, now fencing on this station also has a native woman living with him. They have no children. I have, etc., G. S. OLIVEY, Travelling Inspector. Yalgoo, 16th August, 1901. |