John Martin Kenny
Hull River Aboriginal Settlement founder and superintendent from 1914 to 1918
About John Martin Kenny
Lived 1801 – 1918 (aged 116–117).
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 (nee Brown).
He, and his daughter Kathleen, died on 10 March 1918 as a result of flying debris from a massive cyclone that devastated the Mission. As a result, all survivors were relocated to Palm Island.
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Who was John Martin Kenny?
Hull River Aboriginal Settlement founder and superintendent from 1914 to 1918
When was John Martin Kenny born?
John Martin Kenny was born in 1801.
When did John Martin Kenny die?
John Martin Kenny died on 10 March 1918.
Sources & further reading
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