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| The main street in
Doomadgee |
Doomadgee
Fascinating Aboriginal settlement near the Gulf of
Carpentaria.
The Aboriginal mission of Doomadgee was originally
established on the coast near Burketown in 1931. It was
established by the Christian Brethren after the local police
sergeant in Burketown had suggested that the local
Aborigines, predominantly the Gundalita people, would be
happier if they were removed from the fringes of the
township.
The settlement was moved inland to its present location
after a cyclone in 1936 made conditions on the coast
impossible. The coastal site had never been satisfactory as
it lacked a good and reliable water supply.
The present site was settled in 1937 with the building of
log hostels and a school. Located on the Nicholson River and
with a good local well the people survived on bush tucker
and vegetables they grew in their gardens.
In the early 1980s the government moved to establish self
administration at the mission. The Christian Brethren
workers, most of whom were working as school teachers,
helped to establish the Aboriginal council and for a number
of years worked in conjunction with the local elders to
ensure that there was a smooth transition of power. In 1983
the Gundalita people gained control of the town and in 1988
the last of the mission people moved out. The town is now
controlled by the Doomadgee Aboriginal Council.
Today the town has a population of about 1200 of whom
1100 are Aborigines.
Of particular interest are the two old dormitories in the
town. To the south of the Doomadgee Aboriginal Council,
immediately next door to it, is the old Girls Dormitory and
to the north (over the road) is the Boys Dormitory. In the
1930s and 1940s the brethren ran the town along strict
christian lines and the Aboriginal boys and girls weren't
allowed to make contact with each other. Unfortunately one
of these dormitories burnt down in 2003.
There is a general store in the town which provides the
traveller with both food and fuel. There are minimal
accommodation and no eating facilities. Contact the
Doomadgee Community Council (07) 4745 8188 for permission to
stay in a council-run guest house.
Things to see:
The Old Dormitories
Of particular interest are the two old dormitories in the
town. To the south of the Doomadgee Aboriginal Council,
immediately next door to it, is the old Girls Dormitory and
to the north (over the road) is the Boys Dormitory. In the
1930s and 1940s the brethren ran the town along strict
christian lines and the Aboriginal boys and girls weren't
allowed to make contact with each other. Unfortunately one
of these dormitories burnt down in 2003.
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| Art work on the walls of
April's home |
Aboriginal Art
Ask Letitia at the Store if you can visit the home of
"April" who is one of the tribal elders in town. As long as
she permits it, you can take photographs of her home, which
has been decorated with quite exceptional aboriginal
paintings. She has a wealth of knowledge about her people,
and is quite willing to pass on some history, and teach you
a few words in her native tongue.
Swimming and Fishing
The river has a couple of excellent swimming areas, which in
the heat up there is most welcome. Ask for directions at the
local store. There are also some rather well-sized
barramundi to be caught, but ask the locals first.
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