| Forrest River Mission |
| Years of Operation | 1913 - 1968 |
Other facilities in
Signposts that are
related to the
Sponsoring Agency | See the entry “Anglican Church” in the earlier section of Signposts, “List of Facilities” |
| Address(es) | Near Wyndham in the Kimberley region of Western Australia |
| Aliases | Oombulgurri / Umbulgara |
| Brief History | The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies website shows Forrest River’s governing agencies as the Church of England (or Anglican Church) and the Australian Board of Mission.
The Anglican Church has its own entry in Signposts, and this should be consulted as it gives more information about the approach taken. |
| Records | According to the The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies website, the State Records Office in Western Australia “holds extensive records relating to missions.” Contact details are below.
Departmental records for children placed by the Department of Native Welfare exist and can be accessed via the Department for Child Protection.
Additionally, the Department for Child Protection’s Aboriginal Index and the guide, “Looking West”, should be consulted for information. |
| Access | While access to records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals, people are encouraged to enquire. |
| Contact Details | Freedom of Information
Department of Communities
Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Telephone: (08) 6414 3344
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au
For general information relating to missions:
State Records Office, Alexander Library Building
James St West Entrance
Perth WA 6000.
Search Centre: GroundFloor Mon-Fri:9.30am-4.30pm
Telephone: (08) 9427 3360
Facsimile: (08) 9427 3368
Email: sro@sro.wa.gov.au |
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