Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
near Derby
Derby-West Kimberley
Kimberley
Constructed from 1956, Constructed from 1959
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 5 | |
The site of the old Mowanjun Mission is of significnace to the history of the development of Derby and to tthe history of the Aboriginal people in the area.
Mowanjun Mission was established on what had been a 125,000 acre cattle station on the outskirts of Derby in 1956. The people who settled there were from the Ngarinyin, Wunambul and Worora peoples, relocated from the previous mission at Wotjulum near Cockatoo Island. A church was constructed in 1959 at Mowanjun by volunteers from Geraldton. men who played a significant role in the establishment of the community and intergration with Derby townspeople were Albert Barunga, David Moaljarlai, Alan Mungulu and Watty Ngerdu.
Site Only
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Clement; "Municiapl Inventory for the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley- Thematic Framework". | Shire of Derby- West Limberley | 1995 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.