Rev. William Magnay Wilkinson was ordained deacon at Croydon on 16th August 1903 and ordained priest at Thursday Island on 7th August 1904. He served in the Diocese at Croydon, Normanton and Cooktown. Known as 'Deafy' Wilkinson he travelled extensively throughout the Diocese visiting isolated townships, mining camps and stations. He died in Brisbane in 1935 aged 81.

Ordained priest on Thursday Island by the Right Rev. Gilbert White on 24th June 1906

Badu Island is the indigenous name. It was also known as Mulgrave Island.

Boigu Island is the indigenous name. It was also known as Talbot Island.

Coconut Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Paremar

Darnley Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Erub Island.

Dauan Island is the indigenous name. It was also known as Cornwallis Island.

Horn Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Narupai Island.

The co-op was established to work the pearling and shelling areas, and boats and other equipment were purchased. The co-op met financial difficulties and was wound up in 1963.

Mabuiag Island is the indigenous name. It was also known as Jervis Island.

Moa Island is the indigenous name. It was also known as Banks Island.

Murray Island is the European name for this group. They are also known by the Indigenous names of Mer, Dauar and Waier Islands.

Rennel Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Mauar Island.

Stephen Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Ugar Island.

Thursday Island is the European name. It was also known by the indigenous name of Waiben Island.

Warraber Island is the indigenous name. It was also known under the European name of Sue Island.

Yam Island is also known as "Iama"

Yorke Island is the European name. It was also known under the Indigenous name of Massig Island.