Western Australia: Protectors' reports


The Aborigines Protection Act 1886 established the WA Aborigines Protection Board. Its functions include submitting proposals to the Governor relating to the care custody or education of the children of `Aboriginals' and exercising a general supervision and care over all matters affecting the interests and welfare of the `Aboriginals'.

The Board had the power to appoint honorary local protectors to oversee rationing and medical care of `Aboriginals' and report on the condition of Aboriginal children. Resident Magistrates, acting under instructions of the Board, could apprentice any `Aboriginal' or `half-caste' child of a `suitable age' until the age of 21 years, provided that `due and reasonable provision is made for [the child's] maintenance, clothing and proper and humane treatment'. The Aborigines Protection Act 1886 was repealed by the Aborigines Act 1905.


Please note: not all reports for this state are available. The remaining reports for Western Australia will be added as they are digitised.


Aborigines Department: Report for financial year ending 30th June…


Report of the Chief Protector of Aborigines for the year ending 30th June…


Annual Report of the Chief Protector of Aborigines for the year ended 30th June;


Annual Report of the Commissioner of Native Affairs for the year ended 30th June...


Annual Report of the Commissioner of Native Affairs for the year ended 30th June…