QSA6820 1892 Letter from Charles Denford to WC Little 7 April, Correspondence re supply of rations to Aborigines, DR57971

IN-LETTER 4723/1892 L

[Stamp] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE . QUEENSLAND. 04723 22 . APR . 92

W. C. Little MLA

Letter from C Denford re Black at California Creek.

[Margin] Refer to P M Herberton direct him to issue rations to old & feeble blacks & to children when occasion permits him by agency of police. H T 21.4.92.

[Written across upper section of letter] Write accdly 22 . 4 . 92.

PM Herberton W C Little (M.L.A.) 26 : 4 : 92 (2363.

[Illegible] To Note 26 . 4 . 92.

Dear Sir The aboriginals in this part of the district have of late been causing a considerable amount of annoyance and inconvenience to the miners in the various creeks around this place. They have lately taken to thieving rations &c. from camps. There is no place nearer for them than Montalbion

24 miles distant, & so they are forced to come into this place. There are often from 150 to 200 of them in at a time & I have at my own expense been feeding them. I intend making application to the Government for some remuneration & I would esteem it a favour if you would direct me to the proper department to apply to, & assist me in obtaining the usual grant. Thanking you in anticipation I Remain Yours resectfully Chas. Denford.