Southern Districts

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The Barr Smith Library recognises the moral rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the owners of their knowledge. To this end, Special Collections is digitising the Daisy Bates Papers in our collections to enhance access for people who cannot travel to Adelaide. Please be aware that this site may contain sensitive information, including the names and images of people who have passed away and which may sadden and distress some Aboriginal people. This site may also contain language and terms used by an author that reflect an inappropriate attitude due to the historical context in which these records were created.

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    Series 9: Southern Districts
    (2012-09-12) Bates, Daisy
    9/48 Studio portrait of Yirain (Jerain), Julgurit and Ngaijang (Ngaijung) Verso: Bibbulmun of SW, long dead 9/49 Jamborit’s mate, Warin Verso: There were 2 fundamental divisions amongst all Bibbulmun – Manitchmat (White cockatoo) and Wordungmat (Crow). The fine type of Bibbulmun may be noted. Warin and Jamborit/David and Johnathan 9/50 Recovered measles patients, Katanning, 1909 Verso: Natives all recovered from measles – 40 patients at once and no help from Katanning as measles was raging there. Doctors and nurses all required – lost adults and children daily at Katanning. I did not lose one of my 40 patients!!! And so am giving them a feast at the Katanning store – everything they asked for. 9/50a duplicate of 9/50 9/50b enlarged duplicate of 9/50 9/51 Jamborit and his mate (probably Warin), 2 copies Verso: This is Jamborit and his mate. Both died near Palinup (Salt River). Jamborit buried his babbingger and stayed near the grave till his own death came. A great love like that of David and Jonathan was between these two and one could not survive the other. 9/52 Wandinyilmernong (a Ballarruk, a Wardungmat of the Crow moiety, darker type)named the last Albany native by Daisy Bates.