| Call Number |
MN 545 |
| Physical description |
1.72 m |
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1 microfilm reel |
| Notes |
Title devised by cataloguer. |
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In part, microfilm and photocopies. |
| Access advisory |
Available for reference; not for loan. |
| Cite As |
State Library of Western Australia, MN 545, Forrest River Mission records, ACC 2389A, 3152A, 3338A, 5816A, 6185A, 6686A, 8669A, 10062A. |
| Notes |
Users are advised that this Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander material may contain culturally sensitive imagery and descriptions which may not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Annotation and terminology which reflects the creator's attitude or that of the era in which the item was created may be considered inappropriate today. This material may also contain images, voices or names of deceased persons. |
| Rights advisory |
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, contact the State Library of Western Australia. |
| Acquisition source |
Donation; 197410; ACC 2389A. |
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Donation; 198509; ACC 3152A. |
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Donation; 198209; ACC 3338A. |
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Donation; 200207; ACC 5816A. |
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Donation; 20050428; ACC 6185A. |
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Donation; 20060504; ACC 6686A. |
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Donation; 20131101; ACC 8669A. |
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Donation; 20181031; ACC 10062A. |
| Biography/history |
The Anglican Forrest River Mission was founded in 1896-1897 by Harold Hale but was abandoned after only a few months. A permanent mission was established on the site in 1913. Rev E. R. Gribble took charge of the Mission in December 1913 and remained until the early 1930s. The Mission closed in 1969. |
| Notes |
Users are advised that this Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander material may contain culturally sensitive imagery and descriptions which may not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Annotation and terminology which reflects the creator's attitude or that of the era in which the item was created may be considered inappropriate today. This material may also contain images, voices or names of deceased persons. |
| Finding Aids |
Detailed listing available (MN 545) |
| Summary |
Superintendent's diaries (June 1911-December 1961); files (1915-1968), comprising general mission files dealing with correspondence with various bodies, Department of Native Affairs, Forrest River Mission Committee, reports to the Archbishop of Perth, financial statements, file relating to health, air services, stock (cattle), pensions, the Wyndham Police Department, births, deaths, admissions and discharges, etc. ; letterbooks (1939-1960) to government departments, including in-coming and out-going telegrams; letters ( 64 folios) written by Miss Lizbeth Richards to her relatives in Geraldton, Mullewa and Kalgoorlie while she was working at the Mission between April and October 1936. She came from Mullewa where the then Superintendent of the Mission, the Rev. Dixon had been Rector. Letters portray life on the Mission. One letter written to the Archbishop describes the search made for two German aviators in 1932 (microfilm of original, and typed copy which has variations in wording compared to the original); 17 letters written by children at the Mission to Mr Swift (1928-1929); 15 other letters (1929-1944), mainly addressed to the Bishop; newspapers cutting on Aboriginal welfare; biographical notes on all inhabitants of the Mission on 11 September 1947; prosecution brief for wilful murder. |
| Subjects |
Gribble, E. R. B. (Ernest Richard Bulmer), 1869-1957.
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Richards, Lizbeth -- Correspondence.
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Frewer, John, 1883-1974.
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Forrest River Mission -- Archives.
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Forrest River Mission -- Correspondence.
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Church of England -- Missions -- Western Australia -- Kimberley.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Missions -- Western Australia -- Kimberley.
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Stolen generations (Australia)
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Children, Aboriginal Australian -- Missions -- Western Australia -- Kimberley
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| Genre/Form |
Diaries.
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Business correspondence.
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Personal correspondence.
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Registers (Lists)
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Telegrams.
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| Related names |
Richards, Lizbeth, correspondent.
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