There are some names that when you here, you know you’re in the Upper Murray; Nankervis, Byatt, Carkeek, Jarvis, Paton, Coysh, oh and don’t forget Whitehead! The 1903 Federal Electoral Roll was the first list of the Upper Murray that included females and residents that did not own land. This list was used to create a snapshot of the surnames of the Upper Murray in 1903. Surprisingly there were over 460 surnames, so to ensure names could be read, it was compared with other historical sources to develop this tea towel that reflects the history of the Upper Murray. There are 231 names here. SURNAME LIST CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

The 1903 Australian Electoral Roll did not include African, Asian, Polynesian or Indigenous people. Some names are also missing due to not being British subjects. A cross has been added to signify the mark or signature of those without a voice.

The iconic poem, the rider and horse. Banjo Paterson’s poem show the heart of the Australian stockman, their skills and courage. A poem about Jack Riley and our Upper Murray history.