‘Girls came from here, boys used to come from that way and we used to line up from there, this way, that's all, dinner, never mix up with boys na, not allowed, we used to be separate. Like boys dormitory and girls, then that one for half-caste kids. We not allowed to go around together like that.’

--E. Graham Nakkamarra at the old Phillip Creek Mission site, 2000.

‘It is desired that you investigate thoroughly the method of control of young girls at Phillip Creek. In the past it has evidently been the practice, by the Superintendent, to lock the girls in the dormitory each night. In making your investigations please consult with the reliable adult natives and parents and ascertain their desires.’

--Letter to Patrol Officer J.R. Ryan from G. Sweeny, District Superintendent, Native Affairs Branch, 1951.