John Martin Kenny Explained

John Martin Kenny was a superintendent during the Queensland Aborigine Protection era. He arrived at Hull River on 1 September 1914 and established the Hull River Aboriginal Settlement.

His mother was Catherine Kenny^[1] (nee Brown).^[2]

He, and his daughter Kathleen, died on 10 March 1918 as a result of flying debris from a massive cyclone that devastated the Mission.^[3] As a result, all survivors were relocated to Palm Island.

References

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Notes and References

1. News: Advertising . . New South Wales, Australia . 6 September 1898 . 6 February 2022 . 1 . National Library of Australia.
2. Web site: Death Registration - John Martin Kenny . Family history research service. Queensland Government . 5 February 2022.
3. • News: The Storm King's Wrath. . . 32 . 2062 . New South Wales, Australia . 21 June 1918 . 6 February 2022 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
   • News: Til Stern Wind . . XXXIV . 11114 . Queensland, Australia . 27 March 1918 . 6 February 2022 . 3 . National Library of Australia.