This series consists of three diaries written by three individuals (Joseph William Chapman, A.J. McLeod, and ‘C.R.C’) recording daily occurrences at the Mitchell River Mission. The diaries name individuals living at the Mission, and records events such as births, marriages, deaths and burials, accidents and illnesses, visitors and travel, works conducted, agreements, mail received, etc….
Adoption is the legal process by which a person legally becomes a child of the adoptive parent(s) and legally ceases to be a child of his/her existing parent(s). The first adoption law to be passed in Australia was in the Colony of Western Australia in 1896, and other jurisdictions followed with their own legislation. However,…
This series contains files relating to the adoption of children from the Torres Strait Islands, and associated administrative processes. The files include application forms for adoptions, consent forms, birth certificates (both original and post-adoption), and correspondence. The files are titled with the names of the involved parties. Some of the files may relate to cases…
This series contains an incomplete set of the Doomadgee community newsletter Doomadgee News. The newsletter was created for Doomadgee residents by the Department of Aboriginal and Islander Affairs officer in Doomadgee, and published on a fortnightly or monthly basis. It contains items and photographs provided by the residents of Doomadgee. Many of the newsletters in…
This series contains letters sent between Doomadgee residents who were working on stations and the Doomadgee Mission Superintendent. Much of the correspondence dates from the 1950s and 1960s. The correspondence is filed by the name of the resident. Access Conditions Items in this series are restricted for 65 years from the date of last correspondence….
This register contains basic details about residents of Doomadgee, as recorded by the ‘Protector of Aboriginals’ at Doomadgee. The register includes information such as name, date of birth, place of birth, date the individual started living at Doomadgee, and sex. This series also includes a folder containing statistics based on the information recorded in the…
This series contains correspondence between the manager of the Doomadgee Mission and the District Register regarding administrative procedures regarding birth certificates. The series mentions the births of several children. Access Conditions Items in this series are restricted for 65 years from the date of last correspondence. To apply for access to these records please contact…
This register records brief details of people who were buried at Doomadgee Cemetery, including their name and the date of burial. Access Conditions Items in this series are restricted for 65 years from the date of last correspondence. To apply for access to these records please contact Queensland State Archives.
This book records information about visitors to the Townsville Orphanage. It includes the signature of the visitor, the date they visited, and comments made about their visit. Access This series is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. To apply for access to this series please contact Queensland State Archives.
This series contains registers recording details of payments made to and by the Townsville Orphanage. Many of the payments made to the orphanage are maintenance payments made by parents for the care of their child. The registers include information such as payment date, payer details (e.g. name), total amount paid, cheque numbers, and other notes….
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