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ROGERS

Catherine Matilda

1876 — 

AKA: née McCaw, Kate, Kate Warrington Rogers

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Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Northern Territory Pioneer - Urapunga/Urandangi, Queensland.
  • "Regarded as one of the greatest woman pioneers of the Northern Territory and is known as one of the Petticoat Drovers.  She single-handedly managed her own stockyards, mustered cattle, and, with assistance from her Aboriginal workforce, drove cattle from the Roper to Camooweal."

Resources

Link - Tribute to Northern Territory Women

Territory Stories

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Link - Jack and Kate

Stories of Oz

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Link - Mount Isa History column

The North West Star

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