[6] Many Aboriginal people of the region took refuge on the Yumba ("Camp"), a shantytown to the east of Mitchell.
The Yumba contained houses and humpies, and a schoolhouse until its relocation to Mitchell State School in 1948.
In 1968, citing safety concerns from the lack of a sanitation system, the Yumba was demolished and the residents were forced to move into the neighbouring towns.
[8] A 1996 court case permitted Tenneco Energy Australia to install a pipeline through Gunggari, Mandandanji and Bidjarra land.
Smith on behalf of The Gunggari People v Tenneco Energy Queensland Pty.
Ltd and The State of Queensland and Goolburri Aboriginal Corporation Land Council ruled that Tenneco Energy could carry on with construction.