Margaret Lawrie collection of Torres Strait Islands material, Part 2

Slides and photographs of North-Western Islands, Boigu (Talbot Island), Dauan (Cornwallis Island).

Slides and photographs of Eastern Islands, Erub (Darnely Island) and Ugar (Stephens Island).

Photographs including views along the Pahoturi River, West Papua taken in September 1971; Iama (Yam Island) play 1972; children's play Iama (Yam Island) June 1972 and at Kubin Village, Moa.

Slides and photographs of Central Islands, Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Mauar (Rennel Island).

Slides and photographs of Western Islands, Mabuiag (Jervis Island).

Slides and photographs of Western Islands, Mabuiag (Jervis Island).

Slides and photographs of Masig (Yorke Island) and Poruma (Coconut Island), Warraber (Sue Islet).

Slides and photographs of Eastern Islands, Mer, Waier and Dauar (Murray Islands).

Slides and photographs of Eastern Islands, Mer, Waier and Dauar (Murray Islands).

Slides and photographs of Eastern Islands, Mer, Waier and Dauar (Murray Islands).

Slides and photographs of Western Islands, Mua / Moa / Kubin (Banks Island), Badu (Mulgrave Island). 2 albums (1) and (2).

Slides and photographs of Western Islands, Nurupai (Horn Island), and Keriri (Hammond Island).

Photograph album which includes photographs from Saibai and Mabuiag Islands.

Photograph album which includes photographs of Saibai Island teachers and school children, many identified.

Slides and photographs of North-Western Islands, Saibai. 2 albums (1) and (2).

Photographs taken by Margaret Lawrie. Photographs show people and places in the Torres Strait: Thursday Island, Darnley Island, Mabuiag, Murray Island, York Island, Waiwir Island.

Slides and photographs of Western Islands, Waiben (Thursday Island), Gealug (Friday Island) and the vessel 'Melbidir'.

Slides and photographs of Western Papua, Torres Strait Island girls at St Gabriel's School, Charters Towers, St Faith's School Rockhampton (including visit to 'Evergreen', Margaret Lawrie's home) and Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School; Palm Island, Bamaga, New Mapoon, Weipa, Laura, Edward River, some unidentified photos.

Four photographs of the launch of "Myths and Legends of Torres Strait" published by University of Queensland Press (U.Q.P.) (with duplicates).

These photographs show the Edrick Tabuai Dance Company and the Suruil Tituil Dance Company performing in Cairns, taken by Reina Irmer. Enlargement held in O/S box

Photograph of George Passi (1925-1990) receiving his Master of Social Planning and Development degree from the University of Queensland.

Photographs of The Iina Torres Strait Islander Women's Group procession at the International Women's Day.

Three photographs of Kiwami Dai of Torres Strait, Assistant Bishop of Carpenteria.

Coloured studio photograph of Margaret Lawrie. Signed Roff, lower right,

Photograph of Margaret Lawrie with His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Paul Hasluck, who had just presented her with the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies Literary Award for 1970 (2 copies) and newspaper article from Townsville Daily Bulletin (22 May 1971) on the presentation of the award.

Photographs of First of July celebrations, Brisbane 1993 - showing dancing, marching, and feasting

Senua Sebadi collection of photographs relating to the Sagiba Family of Erub (Darnley) Island. Donors: Genua Sebadi, Joe Sagiba and Barry Watson.

Brett Gardner collection of photographs relating to the people and community of Masig (Yorke) Island in the mid 1980s. The photographs have captions on the reverse.

Ida Watson collection of photographs & negatives relating to the people, events and landscapes of Erub (Darnley) Island.

Jardine family collection of photographs of members of the Vidgen family, their residence in Brisbane, military camp at Enoggera.

Charlene Lee collection of photographs relating to St Pauls Mission, Moa Island, James and Murad Morrison; Douglas Pitt; and members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry. Included is a biography of James Morrison.

Murray Sailor (Sayler) collection of photographs relating to the Sailor family of Erub (Darnley), Mer (Murray) and Badu Islands.

Ettie Pau collection of photographs relating to the Pau family of Erub (Darnley) Island.

Emma Hemsworth collection of photographs relating to the Murray and Alick families. Include are notes on family trees.

Cissyrea (Siseria) Reuben collection consisting of one photograph (copy print) of Harry Reuben taken in Townsville.

Marina Rogers (nee Waigana) collection of photographs relating to family members from Saibai and Erub (Darnley) Islands.

Eses Gisa collection of photographs relating to Eses Gisa and the families of Mer (Murray Island). Included are: Sam Passi, Wasi Gi, Wabi Maza, Alfred Cort Haddon, Poi Passi, Dave Passi, Maka Wano, Melpal Tapim, Annie Mabo, Geary Mataika, Tulu Zaro, and others.

Jeffrey Dovlah collection consisting of one photograph (copy print) of Charles Herbert Sagigi (1924-1991). Genealogical notes on reverse.

Joe Sagiba collection consisting of one photograph (copy print) of Joe Rexie Allen Sagiba, b.1959 taken in 1992 at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds.

Noretta Kitchell collection consisting of one photograph (copy print) of four pearl divers, who include Jacob Susan Benjamin and Isaiah Oui.

Helen Gamblin collection of two photographs (copy prints) of Torres Strait Islanders, recruited by Hugh Hope of Mackay, for trochus shell diving.  Taken at Home Hill railway station when the men were enroute from Thursday Island. Also included is a photocopied talk on the Trochus Shell industry as it was known in Mackay; and copied notes on several shell boats.

Flossie Pitt collection of photographs (copy prints) relating to shell fishing vessels, the wedding of Kefeni Dei at Palm Island, the Sailor family, Ahsan Sam, Ada Savage, Daisy-Bel Wacando and others.

A collection of pencil sketches (7 copy prints) some of which are copied from a sketchbook [Item 327] the illustrations are of heads of children, the artist is identified as Segar Passi. Also included are 5 pencil sketches (copy prints) by the artist Kala Waia.

Joan Miles collection of photographs (copy prints) relating to her husband Robert Miles - teacher, and the Mabo family in Yorke Island, Bamaga, Mer (Murray Island) and others. Originals held in SLQ collection: TR 1970 Miles Family photographs. Also included are several copies of the euology for Robert Miles given by David Teakle.

Calammi Pilot collection of photographs (28 copy prints) relating to the people, and events on Erub (Darnley) and Mer (Murray) Islands. 

Reina Irmer collection of photographs (10 copy prints) relating to a meeting held at the John Oxley Library, October 1992. Also includes a folder of approx. 50 slides taken at Cairns by Reina Irmer of Saibai dancers.

Bakoi Baud collection of 2 photographs, given to Margaret Lawrie, taken in the 1920s. Bakoi Baud was an assistant school teacher, Mer (Murray Island), and is pictured in Girl Guide uniform alongside, Mr Agnew, head teacher, (Mer) Murray Island in the late 1920s & early 1930s.

Siri Mendes collection of photographs, approx. 40 images many of the people and events on Waiben (Thursday) Island.

Frances O'Leary collection of 4 original photographs of people of Bentinck Island taken prior to the Second World War. Frances Catherine Jospehine O'Leary (nee Bowers) was the widow of Cornelius O'Leary (1897-1971) the former Director of Native Affairs between 1942 and 1963. 

Jimmy Tel Stephen collection of 27 photographs (copy prints) showing: Loiko Baker, Cyril Anson, members of the Solomon Family as well as Jimmy Tel Stephen, a group at Murrari Meat Works, Grade 6B Garbutt State School, 1976; Kingfishers Rugby League Team.

Sam Kawane collection of 8 photographs (copy prints) showing members of the Kawane and Kawang families, Bishop Hudson, Captain Saula Waia and others.

Mrs E M Wills collection of 15 photographs (copy prints) showing members of the Smith family including John Thomas Smith born at Somerset (1869-1932) the first born child of missing John Smith & his wife Kate Mary Dowling .

Dana Namok collection of photographs (copy prints) showing members of her family and other close relatives.

Herbert Hoffer collection of 30 photographs (some copy prints, some colour prints), two negative strips and 28 colour slides showing: a map of the village and cemetery, Waiweer Island; Jerry Stephen, Stephens Island; Pandanus Falls, Prince of Wales Island; Dugong stone carving; gravesite of Jimmy Koraba Wap; one letter from Herbert Hoffer to Margaret Lawrie; 3 prints of charts of the Torres Strait; villagers and events on Nelgi, Darnley and Badu Islands; and images of objects of interest found at numerous islands in the Torres Strait.

Ellis Rowan collection consisting of one negative strip relating to Somerset, Cape York Peninsula.

Sogi Messa collection consisting of one photograph (copy print) of the Wongai football team, Thursday Island; a clipping showing Badu Island Boy Scouts; along with notes on signed sketches and notes 'Concerning Haddon's contribution on Missionary Enterprise' in Margaret Lawrie's hand.

Tipoti Nona collection consisting of one photograph of Filipo Nona Misipele, sent to Margaret Lawrie in 1976, from Apia, Western Samoa. [Possibly also known as Phillip]

Evelyn Levi Lowah (nee Morrison) collection of 2 photographs (copy prints): group photograph of Women's World Day of Prayer, Pannawonica, WA, and family portrait of the Levi family - Evelyn Joan, Ingrid Veronica and Mica Monwell Levi.

Paula Burford (nee Morrison) collection of approx. 77 photographs (copy prints) of her family, descendents of James Morrison - Salam family, Assan family, children of Ray & Julie Morrison, Watkinson family and Saveka family.

Val Barlow collection of 17 photographs (copy prints), several relating to the Torres Strait Strike, of 1936. Also included is a folder or scrapbook of images relating to the strike collated by Margaret Lawrie.  

Jianna Richardson collection of approx. 110 photographs (copy prints) which includes images of: IINA Conference 1991; Ron Casten and Eddie Mabo; gravesites of Ses Baruna and Abakee Atima Doolah, Erub Dam and others, religious service Murray Island; Blessing of the boats, Rogtation Sunday, Darnley Island etc. Some images are accompanied by biographical information.

Barry Watson collection of approx. 85 photographs (copy prints) some colour, with several duplicates, many dating from the Second World War, including members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion on Thursday Island; Major Godtuchalk, CO TSLI Battalion and other officers; as well as many images taken on Erub (Darnley), and Mer (Murray) Islands.

Jeffrey Sagigi collection of three photographs (copy prints) showing Charles Sagigi, Muralag (Prince of Wales) Island, 1965; dancers Charlotte and Charles Sagigi, Cairns, 1976; and members of Salepapelu family. Included on the rear is biographical and genealogical information.

Collection of loose photographs (copy prints) without provenance. They include: a motorcade as part of a festival; group image of a brass band; horse drawn rail cart; Victoria Memorial Institute, Thursday Island, and others.

Bound scrapbook titled "Torres Strait strike 1936 with appendix" collated by Margaret Lawrie containing typed extracts of newspaper articles, correspondence and photographs relating to the strike of men working on the island boats over lack of payment.

Water colour titled 'Bird flying over mountains' by Francis Abai.

Water colour titled 'Sitting man' by Francis Abai.

Pencil drawing of man standing ankle-deep in water spearing fish by Francis Abai.

Water colour of a man throwing a stick by Francis Abai.

Water colour of 'Kusa Kap'. Bird flying above water chasing a dugong.

'Mabuiag warriors' by Ephraim Bani. Badu (Mulgrave Island), Western Islands.

Watercolour and crayon painting of "Kuiam in Daudai" by Ephraim Bani.

Watercolour and crayon painting of "Amipuru" by Ephraim Bani.

Two watercolours on one sheet, by Ngailu Bani (1926-1981): Walek, who brought fire to Torres Strait; with Sesere (as willy-wagtail). Badu (Mulgrave Island), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting of "The bird which Kuaka became" by Ngailu Bani (1926-1981). "The sketch in the corner shows Kuaka standing on the beach at Badu, imploring her brothers, Tagai and Kang, to come back to her". Mounted and matted.

Water colour titled "Walek swimming back to Nelgi from Daudai with fire in his mouth" (Frill-necked lizard bringing fire to Torres Strait) by John Baud. Mabuiag (?), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting titled "Walek emerging from the water carrying a fire-stick in its mouth" by John Baud. Mabuiag (?), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting titled "Walek carrying a fire-stick and woman running towards it" by John Baud. Mabuiag (?), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting titled "Woman and man sitting around a fire" by John Baud. Mabuiag (?), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting titled "Walek on a rock and smoke rising in the distance" by John Baud. Mabuiag (?), Western Islands.

Watercolour painting of an unidentified island. Mounted and matted.

Watercolour painting of an unidentified island. Mounted and matted.

Watercolour painting of an unidentified island. Mounted and matted.

Water colour painting of a man using 'upe kaup tulik' (tomahawk) on a dugong, by D.H. Kabere, Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Water colour painting of two figures running along a beach, by David Henry Kabere, Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Watercolour painting of three figures sitting on a beach, by David Henry Kabere, Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Spiral bound sketchbook containing 6 watercolour and 25 pencil drawings, mostly of plants and children's toys and games made from seeds, seedpods, leaves and branches. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands and Saibai, Western Islands. Illustrations by Margaret Lawrie and David Kabere.

Schematic drawing of a dugong with body parts numbered and named in Western Island language. Kubin, Moa (Mua or Banks Island).

Pencil drawing of 'Buzumarau kapul' used as a ball for a game played in the sea by children at Kubin. Kubin, Moa (Mua or Banks Island).

Pencil drawing of 'Pitar makar', cuttlefish canoe with thin old shell of turtle used as sail. Kubin, Moa (Mua or Banks Island).

Pencil drawing of 'Dikun', children's toy spear used in the game known as 'dikuniu sagal' a traditional sport in the Central and Western Torres Strait. The item which belonged to Walter Maki, was made of wood of the ubar (the Torres Strait" plum tree"). Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of the underside of pandanus leaf used for children's counting game, counting the saw teeth of the leaf - "Pitai, daro, biri ... ". Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Watercolour painting of 'Nguzuru' by Margaret Lawrie. Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Watercolour painting of the flowers and fruit of mangrove (biu) for kamu sagul by Margaret Lawrie. Iama (Yam,Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of Erub (Darnley Island) children's game, known also at Mer (Murray Island) where it is called 'gogob segur' (loop game) for any number of children. The item is made of lengths of mid ribs of coconut leaves. Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of unidentified plant, used for weaving garlands from the flowers. Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of unidentified plant. Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of a 'Dogai' mask, used for alag and dogai children's games. Boigu (Talbot Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of 'Patalai' vine used in a children's game. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of the leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds of 'Putit' and 'Vidui' trees. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of the leaves and flowers of 'Del' shrub. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of 'Daro biri' a musical instrument, made from 'upius' a type of bamboo. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of Pandanus 'root baby'. Found in Central Islands of Torres Strait. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of Madub (bullroarer). Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of Makar, masts used in children's games made from 'kawap' and 'waraka'. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of children's toy boat. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of mask used by Alag. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of bow and arrow made of coconut leaves and hibiscus. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil drawing of an Alag (head dress) made from coconut leaves. Dauan (Mt Cornwallis Island), Western Islands.

Pencil sketch of object made from eleven coconut leaves drawn by Margaret Lawrie.

Pencil sketch of bamboo pipes lashed together, possibly to form a musical instrument, drawn by Margaret Lawrie.

Unidentified pencil sketch, showing possibly a section of the prow of a canoe, drawn by Margaret Lawrie.

Pencil drawing or section of 'Pipi' or bamboo pipes lashed together, possibly to form a musical instrument., drawn by Margaret Lawrie.

Pencil drawing of bamboo sticks used for 'baiwai' by children, drawn by Margaret Lawrie.

Pencil drawing of 'Kuzub' flowers and leaves by Magaret Lawrie. Iama (Yam, Turtle-Backed Island), Central Islands.

Pencil drawing of 'sem' leaves and 'seskip' shell, used to develop speech in an infant, by Margaret Lawrie. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Pencil drawing of 'Pom' trap a devise used to catch seagulls ('serar') by Margaret Lawrie. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Pencil drawing of mask worn by mothers to frighten children, by Margaret Lawrie. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Pencil drawing of 'Kai' (Cerbera manghas) or sea mango, leaves, flowers and fruit, by Margaret Lawrie. The fruit is used for children's ball games. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Two water colours of 'Bam' leaf and root, used as manure and poison, by Margaret Lawrie. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Two water colours showing: 'Mamman wez' or 'sagaro' leaves with notes on its uses; and 'Umen wez' (eel cotton) leaves and its use as signifier of trespass rights. Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Two water colours illustrating:
Ebur degur ('naiger kerker segur') flowers and notes on their use in children's games (bird play).
Meriam naur flowers, leaf and stem and notes on its healing properties.

Mer (Murray Island), Eastern Islands.

Pencil sketches of the coastline of Mer (Murray Island) by Margaret Lawrie.

Pen and ink drawing probably of Thursday Island, by Margaret Lawrie.

Pencil drawing of ornamental 'larerkep' (fish-eyes) by George Passi. Mer (Murray Island). Eastern Islands.

Pencil drawing of ornamental 'larerkep' (fish-eyes) worn by a man, by George Passi. Mer (Murray Island). Eastern Islands.