Mixed Marriages...interesting information

Many of us, the descendants of those who were "blackbirded" are of mixed heritage... So it's interesting to come across this information Queensland Parliamentary Papers - Chief Protector of Aborigines Annual Reports Mixed Marriages The Aboriginals Protection Act provides that before a native woman can be married to a man other than an aboriginal, the written consent of the Chief Protector must be obtained. In following out the provisions of the Act in this respect, permission has been given to the several marriages set forth hereunder:— Emily, a half-caste woman, to a South Sea Islander. Childers. Rosie, an aboriginal woman about thirty years of age, to a white man. Duaringa. A half-caste girl, nineteen years, to a Tanna man. Bundaberg. A half-caste girl, about seventeen years, to a Rotuma man. Thursday Island. Baill, a native of Murray Island, about twenty-three years of age, to a Dative of Lifu, South Sea Islands. Thursday Island. Mary Ann, a half-caste girl, twenty-two years of age, to a Manila man. Atherton. Millie, an aboriginal woman, to a South Sea Islander. Mackay. Lucy, an aboriginal girl, about twenty-five years of age, to a white man. Springsure. Annie, a half-caste woman, to a white man. Mackay. Nida, a half-caste, to a South Sea Islander. Townsville.