Willshire Roles
Willshire tended to recruit natives for his police force from as far away as possible, sometimes as far away as Echuca on the Murray River. True or False?
False
Where and when was Willshire born?
Adelaide, 10 March 1852
In 1891, Willshire was arrested and taken to court in Port Augusta; what amount was set for his bail?
2000 pounds
What was the name of the Telegraph Operator who investigated Willshire as part of the court case?
Frances Gillen
From which 'Home' Nation did Gillen come?
Ireland
In 1882 Willshire was promoted to this position.
Mounted Constable First Class
When and where was Willshire's first police posting?
1882, Alice Springs
How old was Willshire when he died?
73
What was a Martini Henry?
A rifle used by the Native Police
Besides the Arrernte people, name another Aboriginal Tribal group bordering the Arrernte Nation.
Luritja
Anmatyerre
Alyawarre
Wangkangurru
Arabana
Antakarinja
Walpiri
Where did Willshire get temporarily transferred to in 1885?
Daly River
In which year did Willshire die?
1925
Late in 1884, Wilshire took command of a Native Police detachment of how many men?
6
Who defended Willshire during his court case?
Sir John Downer
Where did the 900km journey of Missionaries Hermann Kemp and Wilhelm F. Schwarz to the Finke River to establish the mission, begin?
Bethany in Barossa Valley South Australia
After retiring in 1908 what job did Willshire hope to apply for?
State Protector of Aboriginals
In Queensland, when was the Native Police Force disbanded?
1914
What was the official number of Aboriginal people who died at the hands of Willshire in 1890?
13
What was Willshire's wife's name?
Ellen Sarah Howell
Where did Aboriginal troopers have a reputation for not using excessive violence, and were known more for reliability and discipline?
Port Phillip, Victoria
Where was Willshire transferred in to 1893 following his trial?
Victoria River, Northern Territory which was still part of South Australia.
In which year was the Hermannsburg Mission established?
1877
Hopw many horses, cattle and sheep did Kemp and Schwarz have with them on their 900 km trek to the Finke River?
37 horses, 20 cattle and nearly 2000 sheep
Which Aboriginal tribal group is centred on Alice Springs - write this on the board, spelling matters...
Arrernte
‘Perhaps the Almighty meant them for use as He has placed them wherever the pioneers go’. What was J.J. Healy talking about in this quote?
Aboriginal Women