At about 6.24pm on Saturday 11 September 2010 NT Police received a phone call from Mt Isa Police advising that some travelling scientists had located an old skull on Savannah Way in the Borroloola district.
From information to hand, the scientists have stated that the skull is believed to very old; it has no mandible nor teeth - however, it must be understood that this information has been provided by the persons whom found the skull and their credentials are unknown to the NT Police.
Skeletal remains are considered to be a 'Prescribed archaeological object' within the meaning of the Heritage Conservation Act; pursuant to this Act, police will liaise with the Director of the Parks and Wildlife Commission about the discovery which will occur on Monday.
As the site is in a remote and very isolated location, police are not concerned for the integrity of the location and no crime scene has been established.
Police will visit the site where the remains are located early this week:
o If the remains are a traditional burial site then there is no requirement for further police involvement and the remains will be left in situ;
o If the remains cannot be identified from photographs then arrangements will be made to either collect the remains for transfer to Darwin or Alice Springs for the personnel from AAPA (Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority) or other relevant body to attend and view the remains.
At this point in time, there is nothing to indicate that the skull is linked to any suspicious activity.
No further information is available at this time and updates will be provided as information comes to hand.

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