Governer Sir William McGreggor with large group at Barambah 1911

1911 – Governor Sir William McGregor (in white with umbrella) visits Barambah.

Barambah Aboriginal Settlement is crucial to the direction of the Queensland Government Aboriginal policy. In 1910, Chief Protector Howard claims Barambah as a“completely successful undertaking”. He asserts that the settlement has not merely survived but is prospering.

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