Appointment of first superintendent March 16 1905

1905 – Albert Tronson, who was in charge at Durundar, is appointed superintendent of Barambah. His wife Mary is appointed matron. His tenure is short, in 1906 he is replaced by Bertram Lipscombe who holds the position until 1922.

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