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Births, Deaths and Marriage Correspondence – Doomadgee

This series contains correspondence, and copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates relating to residents of Doomadgee Mission. The majority of the certificates date from 1975 to 1983, but some of the marriage certificates are earlier, dating from 1948 to 1959. Access Conditions Items in this series are restricted for 100 years from the date…

Admission Sheets – Children in State Care

This series contains sheets kept by the Aboriginal and Island Affairs Department recording details of children placed in Out of Home Care by the State. Information recorded on the sheets include child’s name, parent’s names, child’s date and place of birth, details of court order, date and details of admission to a Home, reason for…

Diaries – Mitchell River Mission

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 Files – Torres Strait Islands

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…

Doomadgee News

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…

Doomadgee Superintendent’s Correspondence with Doomadgee Residents

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….

Population Registers – Protector of Aboriginals, Doomadgee

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…

District Registrar’s Correspondence – Doomadgee

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…

Burial Register – Doomadgee Cemetery

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.

Visitors’ Books – Townsville Orphanage

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.