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Queensland - Organisation
Chief Protector of Aboriginals Office (1904 - 1939)
State Government of Queensland
- From
- 25 March 1904
- To
- 12 October 1939
- Categories
- Government Department, Care Provider
- Alternative Names
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- Location
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The Chief Protector of Aboriginals Office, established in 1904, was responsible for the welfare of Queensland's Aboriginal population who were deemed to be State Wards. The Chief Protector operated according to a policy of separation and segregation in relation to Aborigines placed under State control. The Office of the Chief Protector of Aboriginals was succeeded by the Office of the Director of Native Affairs.
Timeline
- 1904 - 1939
- Chief Protector of Aboriginals Office
- 1939 - 1966
- Director Of Native Affairs Office, State Government of Queensland
- Collection Title
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Records (1880s - )
- Date Range
- 1880 -
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Community and Personal Histories Team:
Postal address: Level 9, 1 William Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: 1800 650 230 (toll-free within Australia) or (07) 3003 6466
Email: enquiries@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/cultural-awareness-heritage-arts/family-personal-history
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