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The [[Waanyi language]] (also known as ''Wanyi'', ''Wanyee'', ''Wanee'', ''Waangyee'', ''Wonyee'', ''Garawa'', and ''Wanji)'' is an [[Australian Aboriginal language]] of the Gulf Country. The language region includes the western parts of Lawn Hill Creek and [[Nicholson River (Queensland)|Nicholson River]], from about the boundary between the [[Northern Territory]] and Queensland, westwards towards [[Alexandria Station (Northern Territory)|Alexandria station]], Doomadgee, and Nicholson River. It includes the local government area of the Shire of Doomadgee.<ref>{{Cite SLQ-CC-BY|url=https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/136|title=Waanyi|author=|date=|website=Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map|access-date=5 February 2020}}</ref> [[Yukulta language|Yukulta]] (also known as Ganggalida) is also spoken in the Gulf Country, including the in Doomadgee and [[Shire of Mornington (Queensland)|Mornington]] Shires.<ref>{{Cite SLQ-CC-BY|url=https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/170|title=Yukulta|author=|date=|website=Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map|access-date=28 January 2020}}</ref> |
The [[Waanyi language]] (also known as ''Wanyi'', ''Wanyee'', ''Wanee'', ''Waangyee'', ''Wonyee'', ''Garawa'', and ''Wanji)'' is an [[Australian Aboriginal language]] of the Gulf Country. The language region includes the western parts of Lawn Hill Creek and [[Nicholson River (Queensland)|Nicholson River]], from about the boundary between the [[Northern Territory]] and Queensland, westwards towards [[Alexandria Station (Northern Territory)|Alexandria station]], Doomadgee, and Nicholson River. It includes the local government area of the Shire of Doomadgee.<ref>{{Cite SLQ-CC-BY|url=https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/136|title=Waanyi|author=|date=|website=Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map|access-date=5 February 2020}}</ref> [[Yukulta language|Yukulta]] (also known as Ganggalida) is also spoken in the Gulf Country, including the in Doomadgee and [[Shire of Mornington (Queensland)|Mornington]] Shires.<ref>{{Cite SLQ-CC-BY|url=https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/170|title=Yukulta|author=|date=|website=Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map|access-date=28 January 2020}}</ref> |
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===Doomadgee Mission=== |
==={{anchor}}Doomadgee Mission (1933–1983)=== |
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'''Doomadgee Mission''', originally known as Dumaji (a name deriving from a coastal [[sand dune]] known as Dumaji by the Ganggalidda people<ref name=qplace>{{cite web|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland at the [[University of Queensland]] | title=Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | website=Queensland Places | url=https://queenslandplaces.com.au/doomadgee-aboriginal-shire-council | access-date=11 October 2020}}</ref>), was established on [[Bayley Point]] ({{Coord|-16.9167|139.0333|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Bayley Point}})<ref>{{Cite QPN|1912|Bayley Point|point in the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire|accessdate=5 May 2019}}</ref> on the [[Gulf of Carpentaria]] in 1933, including the Doomadgee Mission School.<ref name=qfamhist/> In 1936, after |
'''Doomadgee Mission''', originally known as Dumaji (a name deriving from a coastal [[sand dune]] known as Dumaji by the Ganggalidda people<ref name=qplace>{{cite web|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland at the [[University of Queensland]] | title=Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | website=Queensland Places | url=https://queenslandplaces.com.au/doomadgee-aboriginal-shire-council | access-date=11 October 2020}}</ref>), was established on [[Bayley Point]] ({{Coord|-16.9167|139.0333|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Bayley Point}})<ref>{{Cite QPN|1912|Bayley Point|point in the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire|accessdate=5 May 2019}}</ref> on the [[Gulf of Carpentaria]] in 1933, including the Doomadgee Mission School.<ref name=qfamhist/> There had been a mission established at Burketown by Len and Dorothy Akehurst, members of the [[Christian Brethren]], in 1930, and this was moved to the new site of Dumaji (subsequently known as "Old Doomadgee Mission" a couple of years later, at the request of the Aboriginal people.<ref name=qplace/> |
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In 1936, after the coastal site of the mission had been devastated by a [[cyclone]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article182664208|title=Also Damaged by Cyclone|date=27 March 1936|newspaper=[[Telegraph (Brisbane)|The Telegraph]]|accessdate=5 May 2019|location=Queensland, Australia|page=3 (Second Edition)|via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> the community was relocated to Nicholson River, known as "New Doomadgee". Here, right through until the 1970s, the inhabitants were subjected to close supervision and strict adherence to a [[Christianity|Christian]] way of life, with the girls allowed only to sing hymns as amusement.<ref name=qplace/> |
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The mission settlement included a [[hospital]], a school, a cattle run which included horses, and a {{convert|order=flip|65| acre|adj=on}} garden.<ref name=qplace/> |
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===Later 20th century – 21st century=== |
===Later 20th century – 21st century=== |
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Doomadgee Post Office opened on 2 January 1969.<ref name="Post Office">{{Cite web|url=https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=QLD&country=|title=Post Office List|last=Premier Postal History|publisher=Premier Postal Auctions}}</ref> |
Doomadgee Post Office opened on 2 January 1969.<ref name="Post Office">{{Cite web|url=https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=QLD&country=|title=Post Office List|last=Premier Postal History|publisher=Premier Postal Auctions}}</ref> |
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Coordinates | 17°56′39″S 138°49′48″E / 17.9443°S 138.8300°E / -17.9443; 138.8300 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 1,405 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4830 | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Traeger | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Doomadgee is a town and a locality in the Aboriginal Shire of Doomadgee, Queensland, Australia. It is a mostly Indigenous community, situated about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from the Northern Territory border, and 93 kilometres (58 mi) west of Burketown.
The settlement began with the establishment of the Doomadgee Mission in 1933, which relocated from Bayley PointtoNicholson River in 1936.
In the 2016 census, Doomadgee had a population of 1405 people.
The Waanyi and Ganggalidda (Yukulta) people are the recognised Aboriginal Australian peoples who are the traditional owners for the region surrounding Doomadgee.[2] Historically, Gadawa, Lardil, Mingginda and Garawa groups inhabited or traversed the area.[3]
The Waanyi language (also known as Wanyi, Wanyee, Wanee, Waangyee, Wonyee, Garawa, and Wanji) is an Australian Aboriginal language of the Gulf Country. The language region includes the western parts of Lawn Hill Creek and Nicholson River, from about the boundary between the Northern Territory and Queensland, westwards towards Alexandria station, Doomadgee, and Nicholson River. It includes the local government area of the Shire of Doomadgee.[4] Yukulta (also known as Ganggalida) is also spoken in the Gulf Country, including the in Doomadgee and Mornington Shires.[5]
Doomadgee Mission, originally known as Dumaji (a name deriving from a coastal sand dune known as Dumaji by the Ganggalidda people[6]), was established on Bayley Point (16°55′00″S 139°02′00″E / 16.9167°S 139.0333°E / -16.9167; 139.0333 (Bayley Point))[7] on the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1933, including the Doomadgee Mission School.[8] There had been a mission established at Burketown by Len and Dorothy Akehurst, members of the Christian Brethren, in 1930, and this was moved to the new site of Dumaji (subsequently known as "Old Doomadgee Mission" a couple of years later, at the request of the Aboriginal people.[6]
In 1936, after the coastal site of the mission had been devastated by a cyclone,[9] the community was relocated to Nicholson River, known as "New Doomadgee". Here, right through until the 1970s, the inhabitants were subjected to close supervision and strict adherence to a Christian way of life, with the girls allowed only to sing hymns as amusement.[6]
The mission settlement included a hospital, a school, a cattle run which included horses, and a 26-hectare (65-acre) garden.[6]
Doomadgee Post Office opened on 2 January 1969.[10]
In 1985 the population of Doomadgee was approximately 800.[citation needed]
As of July 2006, eight of 25 Queensland government departments were represented in Doomadgee:[citation needed]
From January 2007, the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council in the area was given full shire status.
At the 2011 census, Doomadgee had a population of 1,258.[11]
Doomadgee is located within the Aboriginal Shire of Doomadgee.[12][13] It is situated about 140 kilometres (87 mi) from the Northern Territory border, and 93 kilometres (58 mi) west of Burketown.[2]
It is a mostly Indigenous community,[2] with population of 1405 people in the 2016 Australian census.[1]
The Doomadgee Mission School, established in 1933, became Doomadgee Community School in 1970. In 1975 it came under the control of the Queensland Government's Education Department, becoming Doomadgee State School.[8]
Doomadgee State School is a government primary and secondary (Early Childhood-10) school for boys and girls at Goodeedawa Road (17°56′31″S 138°49′40″E / 17.9420°S 138.8277°E / -17.9420; 138.8277 (Doomadgee State School)).[14][15] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 325 students with 35 teachers and 10 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).[16] It includes a (Prep-10) special education program.[14]
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