• Archival Series

General Correspondence Files - Un-numbered - Barambah/Cherbourg

To access these records

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

Reference Number

Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, S4320

Records Location

These records are held by Queensland State Archives.

Details

This series contains correspondence between the Superintendent/Manager of Cherbourg Aboriginal Settlement and the State Government Departments responsible for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, local hospitals, churches, researchers, organisations, individuals, and other Aboriginal settlements. The records cover a wide variety of topics relating to the administration of Cherbourg. Many of the records relate to Child Endowment payments and births occurring at Cherbourg (including birth certificates), with some relating to topics such as absconding, boy scouts, schooling, welfare, hospitals and healthcare, deaths, and removals.

Access Conditions

Some records in this series have open access, while some are restricted for either 30 or 65 years to protect personal privacy. For access to these records please contact Queensland State Archives.

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