Please contact Queensland State Archives:
Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Phone: (07) 3037 6777
Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/contacts
Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, S18154
These records are held by Queensland State Archives.
This series contains the correspondence files of the Protector of Islanders Office, Aboriginal and Island Affairs Department, and other government department responsible for oversight of the Torres Strait Islands and far north Queensland. The majority of the correspondence in this series was sent between Government officials and is generally administrative in nature. It relates to a range of matters incuding Missions, Reserves, Settlements, adoptions, employment, health and social services, education, housing, children’s homes, deaths, complaints, and policing.
Many records in this series are open access and are available for viewing by any member of the public. However, some records in this series have restricted access for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. To access open records, or to apply for access to restricted records, please contact Queensland State Archives.
The below document contains a list of items in this series that may be of relevance to members of the Stolen Generations and Care Leavers. The items are arranged by the Mission/Institution or theme that they refer to.
Series 18154 General Correspondence – Torres Strait Islands: List of items