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Papers relating to Aborigines in the Singleton District, 1843-18
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Blankets for Native Blacks
Colonial Secretarys Office,
Sydney, 12th May, 1848
Gentlemen
In acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 25th April last I am directed by His Excellency the Governor, to inform you that fifty blankets will be immediately forwarded to you to be distributed to the Native Blacks in your District, and to request that you will transmit a receipt for the same, and a report of the date on which they may arrive.
His Excellency desires me to request, that these blankets may not be given to the Blacks, but that they may be issued to them on loan only, which should be distinctly explained to them; and that you will be pleased also to cause them to be marked in such a way, that they may be known to be the property of Government, in order that any persons improperly obtaining possession of them may be punished as the Law directs.
I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
for the Colonial Society
[indecipherable]
The Bench of Magistrates,
Singleton
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26 June 1848
Memo:
Four blankets are sent herewith for the Native Blacks in the neighbourhood of Cheshunt.
Please to return the following particulars of the persons to whom given WB.
English Names Native Names Probable Age No. of Wives Children (Male Female) Designation of Tribe Place of resort
Caroban Denis Tina Mutton - 1 - - - - - Natacal Jerrys Plains
John Harrol Waba - - - 1 1 1 Natacal Jerry Plains
Jimmy Mingolo Bocal 1 - - - 2 Natacal Jerry Plains
Jimmy Talolban - - - 1 - - - 1 Natacal Jerry Plains
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English Name Native Name Age No. of Wives Children (Male Female)
Brandy Mullins - - - dead 2 - - Natical Jerry Plains
Jackey Boongaba - - - - - - - - - Natical Jerry Plains
Old Peter Bobing - - - - - - - - - Natical JerryPlains
Billy Barlow Tinabanbaia - - - dead 2 - - - Natical Jerry Plains
Nanny, Wife of Jimmy Ningalo Ninabaia - - - - - 1 2 Natical Jerry Plains
Old Mary, Wife of Caroban Denis Minamail - - - - - 2 1 Natical Jerry Plains
Also 6 sent. See above.
June 28th, also 2.
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July 29/48
[In margin alongside the following 8 names] Young
Millingbong Nanny Gin 1 Falbrook
Turrawill Nanny - - - Falbrook
Winderooly Dicky 1 Gin Falbrook
Cockimba Jimmy - - - Falbrook
Belway John Bull 1 Gin Falbrook
Mudgebah Mickey 1 Gin, Nannys Falbrook
Quarang Billy 1 Gin Falbrook
Talbigert George - - - Falbrook
Terragut Billy - - - Falbrook
Woolemah Jacky 40 yrs 2 Gins 1 Boy Falbrook
[indecipherable]
1 Nobby
1 Bowey
1 Dummy
1 Yandon (Female) Nelly
1 Yandee (Female) Molly 1 m. child
1 Milling Female Maria 1 male child
May 28/49
1 Mary Nomolass Cooley
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Blankets issued for Native Blacks
1 Old Brandy
26 June - 1 Nobby Murragambre, 21, Patricks P[lains] Patricks P.
26 Jun -, 1 George Watiam 21 Patricks P. Patricks P.
26 June 4 [indecipherable] to Cheshunt
28 June 6 [indecipherable] to Cheshunt
28 June 2 [indecipherable] to Cheshunt
July 5 7 To Goddard for Mullins to distribute Woolmer
July 12 1 Billy Capa Morvic Single man P.P.
July 12 1 Henry Ainnyan Single man P.P.
July 13th 1 Jimmy Rancommoolic Single man P.P.
July 13th 1 Billy Sadler Malamacoo Single man 30 Wisemans [indecipherable]
July 15th 1 Billy Goday Commine Single man P.P.
July 13th 1 Larry Currumbi 1 Gin P.P.
July 13th 1 Brandy Heebee Single man P.P.
July 13th 1 Bit oBread Arnla Single man P.P.
July 13th 1 Lawley Jahbuck Combins Gin P.P.
July 13th 1 Ivey Moehah 1 Gin 1 g., 1 Boy P.P.
&
1 Molly, his Gin Mahdah P.P.
2 ch. as follows
1 Darnby Gromah about 13 P.P.
1 Susan Ninadene about 11 P.P.
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1843
Return of Aboriginal Natives, taken at Singleton, Glendon, Wolllombi, Falbrook, Patricks Plains in May, 1843
No. English Names Native Names Probable Age Number of Wives Children (Male, Female) Designation of Tribe Place of District of usual resort
Males
1 Bit-of- Bread Murraba 43 1 - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
2 Young Brandy Ebee 34 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
3 Billy Goday Combine 20 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
4 Pratty Diamond Munyeray 27 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
5 Old Brandy Prambabah 66 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
6 Billy Capan Mowee 20 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
7 Jackey Pringabony 25 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
8 Jimmy Baldwin Taragomy 13 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
9 Long Jerry Bunderbilmah or Tullumbridge 40 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
10 Jenny Bulangommy 18 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
11 Georgy Wodiamica 20 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
12 Nobby Marangomely 16 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
13 John Earl Ullabah 33 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
- Henry Gundalo 18 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
- Wollimbra 40 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
14 Maria Coolwolean 49 - - - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
Males
15 Black boy Tata 26 1 1 - - - Glendon - Glendon
16 Jimmy Goobra 25 1 2 1 Glendon Glendon
17 Tommy Augee 17 1 - - - - - Glendon Glendon
18 Tomboy Werrilean 17 1 1 - - - Glendon Glendon
19 Billy Makambone 24 - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
20 Jackey Wanabana 40 1 1 - - - Glendon Glendon
Females
21 Cary Ann Buneen 17 - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
22 Melon Melling 16 - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
23 Mary Anne Yana 14 - - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
24 Nelly Nelly 26 - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
25 Molly Wandy 17 - - - - - - - Glendon Glendon
Males
26 James Ogilby Bilki - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
27 Mossip Ullocan - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
28 - - - Nurmin - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
29 Bill Bunbill - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
30 Charley Whurroo - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
31 Boney Potemba - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
32 - - - Jetta - - - - - - - - - Wollombi Wollombi
Males
33 Yany Tonbungarry 26 - - - - - - - Falbrook Bridgman
34 John Bull Billy 20 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook Bridgman
35 Flash Paddy Poungun 24 1 - - - - - - - Falbrook Bridgman
36 Short Jimmy Cuccumba 22 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook Mount Royal
37 Stupid fellow Guoguca 24 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook Rookle
38 Gibba Mobi 21 1 - - - - - - - Falbrook Rookle
39 Simon Bilberry 24 1 1 - - - Falbrook Rookle
40 Mickey Mooloong 20 1 - - - - - - - - Falbrook Rookle
41 John Turrigan 18 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook St. Clair
42 Billy Girangit 11 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook Rookle
43 Jackey Bizza 30 - - - - - - - - - Falbrook St. Clair
44 Paddy Winmagut 21 - - - - - - - - - - Falbrook Bridgman
45 Dickey Bora 24 1 1 - - - Falbrook St. Clair
46 Joey Tingunne 20 1 - - - - - Falbrook Cedar Brush
(Turn over)
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47 Billy Couringut 21 1 - - - Falbrook St. Clair
48 Rodger Goologui 24 1 - - - Falbrook St. Clair
49 George Tulby 22 - - - - - - - Falbrook St. Clair
Female
50 Sally Tuggera 35 - - - 1 male Falbrook Bridgman
See also List in Letter Book
August 1842
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Blankets
1847
To Native Blacks
July
Brandy 1 P. Plns. [Patrick Plains]
Billy Cuppar 1 P. Plns.
Jackey (Prengabung) 1 P. Plns.
Heny Grondalong 1 P. Plns.
July 29th
Mary Pighara, 25 yrs., 2 children 1 P. Plns.
Peter Murrabul, 45 yrs. 1 P. Plns.
July 31st
Mary Ann 1 P. Plns.
August 2nd
Nobby 1 P. Plns.
August 4th
Paddy Winmagut 1 Falbrook
Paddy Pungeen 1 Falbrook
Jimmy Carramba 1 Falbrook
Boney Jack Wurrigun 1 Falbrook
Roger Goologui 1 Falbrook
Jack Palamba 1 Falbrook
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Blankets
To Native Blacks July 1847 Blankets
July
Brandy 1
Billy Cuppar 1
Jackey (Prengabung) 1
Henry Gundalong 1
George Wattiama, about 22 1
July 29th
Mary Pighara, 25, 2 children 1
Peter Murrabul, age 45 1
July 31st
Mary Ann 1
Aug. 2nd
Nobby 1
Aug. 4th
Paddy Winmagut 1
Paddy Pungeen 1
Jimmy Carramba 1
Boney Jack Wurrigun 1
Roger Goologui 1
Jack Palamba 1
Stupid Fellow Guoguca 1
Dickey Bora 1
John Bull Bilby 1
Mickey Moolong 1
Billy Dirangit 1
[In margin] query name
Aug. 9th
Mary Anne husband killed 1
Aug. 14th
Jimmy about 22 Bullanoommally 1
Billy Goday about 30 Combine 1
Sept. 8th
Maria 1
Young Brandy 1
Bit oBread 1
Sept. 9th
Black Boy Tata Glendon 1
Billy Makambone Glendon 1
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Blankets
1849
24th May
Patrick Plains Age, years Wife Children
1 Billy Copah Mowey 25
1 Blind Boko Kabullah 45
1 Old Brandy Kalenn 50
1 Henry Gunyallo 22
1 Dendly Yaroma 13
1 Molly Mahta 30
1 Susannah Ninedear 9
1 Bit OBread 45
25th May
1 Brandy Hebee 25 1 1
29th May
1 Billy Goday, one arm Tombo 25 1 Gin
1 George Watgam 19
1 Jimmy Wondaroumlie 21
1 June
1 Jackey Genowlan 22 P.P.
1 Billy Sadler Millamacoo 22 Wisemans
1 Billy Bowman Munanah 40 1 Gin
1 Cobaun Dennis 1 Gin Jump Plains
1 Georgey Noringbanahnie 9
1 John Earl Ulaba 42 1 c. P.P.
1 Mary Earl Medora 30 P.P.
1 Polly Goyongung 30
1 Mammy Moray 60
1 Old Jimmy Jackass Yarrool 60
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1849
June 7
1 Mungo Yerabah 40
June 8
1 Taylor Hoota 35
1 King Wollumbra Kirri 50 1 Gin
1 Billy Dinnahbunburri 45
Given to Billy Capah for him, he being sick in the Bush.
June 14
Cucumber Wombowa 240 Falbrook
John Bull Bilbey 21 Falbrook
Billy Tata 35 1 Gin Falbrook
Paddy Wayumah 25 Falbrook
Billy Corondah 20 1 Gin Falbrook
Davy Drilcut 25 Falbrook
Georgey Tulpicut 25 Falbrook
Dickey Candaragan 40 Falbrook
Mickey Bungeewah 30 1 Gin Falbrook
[In margin alongside the following two names] 2 Blankets
Jimmy Gango 45 1 Gin, 1 Girl, 1 Boy
& wife not present
Mary Ann Burrcene
Billy Teeragan 35
Stupid Fellow Bundigah 40
Jackey Cadgee 40 1 Gin
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June 14
Jimmy Girumbah 25 Falbrook
Tommy Bundabreba 20 Falbrook
Billy Makenbo Bogo 30 Glendon
Molly Binge 25 Glendon
Fanny Mulinbah 25 Falbrook
Kitty Cowarah 20 Falbrook
Biddy Ballans 45 Falbrook
June 15
Jackey Woolemah 47 1 Gin Falbrook
Yarry Dilongong 33
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Return of Aboriginal Blacks taken at Singleton on 25th, 30th, 31st May, 1850, & 4, 5, 6, 7, 10th & 11 & 12 June 1850.
No. English Name Native Name Age Wives Children (Male Female) District
1. - Old Brandy Barlow Barlow 61 0 - - - 0 Patricks Plains
2. Billy Goday Thonbo 21 1 0 0 Patricks Plains
3. Henry Ginyullo 23 Patricks Plains
4. Jackey Jackey Genomogong 23 Patricks Plains
5. Molly, Brandys Gin Goolochi 30 Patricks Plains
6. Susanna Cobodia 11 Patricks Plains
7. Jemmy Miliga 22 Patricks Plains
8. Dickey Darget 41 Patricks Plains
9. Paddy Wynmah 25 Patricks Plains
10. Billey Corondah 20 1 - - - - - Patricks Plains
11. Billey Tota 35 Patricks Plains
12. Stupid Fellow Bundish 40 Glendon
13. David Drilcat 25 Glendon
14. George Wetgam 20 Patrick Plains
15. Jackey Genowlan 22 1 - - - - - Patrick Plains
16. Jimmy Gerumbah 26 1 - - - 1 Patrick Plains
17. John Earl Ullaba 42 1 0 1 Patrick Plains
18. Dennis Cobuan 49 Patrick Plains
19. Molly Bingo 26 Patrick Plains
20. Kitty Cownanah 21 Patrick Plains
21. Mary Weiljo 26 Patrick Plains
[In right hand margin] St. Clair, Falbrook
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No. English Name Native Name Age Number of Wives Children (Male Female)
22. Manny Morey 60
23. Kitty Esewingra 22
24. Billy Gobah Mowey 26
25. Jackey Genowsin 23
26. Nobby Mioraly 25
27. Jimmy Bardwinible 23
28. Tommy Bundebraba 21
29. Dennis Guramudda 48 1 - - - 1
30. Mary (old) Moramoa 50
31. Billy Bumburri 52
32. Billy Bowman Munnanagh 47 1
33. John Ullaba 42 1 - - - - - Glendon
34. Polly Gwyonogong 29
35. Mary Murrabong 39
36. Jimmy Wondarcumbie 22 1
37. Laura Wehe 24
38. George Watgum 20
39. Old Jimmy Jackass Yarrowl 61
40. George Urunbain 13
41. Tommy Cowanie 14
42. Bit of Bread Arawylla 46 1
43. Corumbi 14
[In right hand margin] St. Clair & Glendon
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No. English Name Native Name Age No. of Wives Children (Male Female)
44. Billy Mackembo 41 Glendon
45. Black boy Teta 33 1 - - - - - Glendon
46. Jackey Warema 47 1 1 - - - Glendon
47. Maria Melling 26 Glendon
48. Nelly Indoon 33 Glendon
49. Yarrie Gelongong 34 Falbrook
50. Brandy - Tombo Hibec 26 1 - 1 - - - Falbrook
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Return of Aboriginal Natives taken at Singleton on 25th, 30th, & 31st May, and 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12th days of June 1850.
No. English Name Native Names Probable Age Number of Wives Children (Male Female) Designation of Tribe Place of District of usual resort
1. - Old Brandy Barlow Barlow 61 - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
2. Billy Goday Tombo 21 1 0 0 Patricks Plains - PatricksPlains
3. Henry Ginyullo 23 Patrick Plains Patricks Plains
4. Jackey Jackey Genomogong 23 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
5. Molly Goolochi 30 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
6. Susanna Cobodia 11 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
7. Jemmy Miliga 22 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
8. Dickey Darget 41 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
9. Paddy Wynmah 25 St. Clair St. Clair
10. Billey Tota 35 St. Clair St. Clair
11. Billey Corundah 20 1 - - - - - St. Clair St. Clair
12. Stupid Fellow Bundish 40 Glendon - Glendon
13. David Drilcat 25 Glendon - Glendon
14. George Wetgam 20 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
15. Jackey Genowlan 22 1 - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
16. Jimmy Gerumbah 26 1 - 0 - 1 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
17. John Earl Ullaba 42 1 0 1 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
18. Dennis Cobuan 49 Patrick Plains
19. Molly Bingo 26 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
20. Kitty Cownanah 21 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
21. Mary Weiljo 26 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
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No. English Name Native Names Probable Age Number of Wives Children (Male Female) Designation of Tribe Place or District of usual resort
22. Manny Morey 60 Glendon - Glendon
23. Kitty Esewingra 22 Glendon - Glendon
24. Billy Gobah Mowey 26 Glendon - Glendon
25. Jackey Genowlan 23 Glendon - Glendon
26. Nobby Mioraly 25 Glendon - Glendon
27. Tommy Bundebrabra 21 Glendon Glendon
28. - Jimmy Bardwinible 23 Glendon - Glendon
29. Dennis Guramudda 48 1 - - - 1 Glendon - Glendon
30. Mary (old) Moramoa 50 Glendon - Glendon
31. Billy Bumburri 52 Glendon - Glendon
32. Billy Bowman Munnanagh 47 1 - - - - Glendon - Glendon
33. John Ullaba 42 1 - - - - - Glendon - Glendon
34. Polly Gwyonogong 29 Glendon - Glendon
35. Mary Murrabong 39 Glendon - Glendon
36. Jimmy Wondarcumbie 22 1 - - - - - Glendon - Glendon
37. Laura Wehe 24 Glendon - Glendon
38. George Watgum 20 Glendon - Glendon
39. Old Jimmy Jackass Yarrowl 61 Glendon - Glendon
40. George Urunbain 13 St. Clair St. Clair
41. Tommy Cowanie 14 St. Clair St. Clair
42. Bit of Bread Arawylla 46 1 - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
43. Corumbi 14 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
44. Billy Mackembo 41 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
45. Black boy Teta 33 1 - - - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
46. Jackey Warema 47 1 1 - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
47. Maria Melling 26 Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
48. Nelly Indoon 33 Bridgeman - Bridgeman
49. Yarrie Gelongong 34 Bridgeman - Bridgeman
50. Brandy - Hibec 26 1 - 1 - - - Patricks Plains Patricks Plains
[Transcribed by Lyn Williams, Judy Gimbert for the State Library of New South Wales]