Murders by Station Hands Stir Outback Controversy
An inquiry into crimes at Port Phillip reveals settlers at Osprey and Smith's station shot at Aboriginal people during a kangaroo hunt. Witnesses describe the slaying of blacks and a baby, while prosecutors note witnesses feared retaliation. The case, featuring Betts Hill and Beswicke, shows a delayed pursuit of justice and disputed blame.
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Seivewright
Eseengert
Doninants
Port Phillip
Croen
Senenthal
Cipps
Mas Bee
England
Givrid
Gross
Betts Hill
Beswicke
Onprey
Smith's
Jeffcon
Christopher McGuinness
Bush Carpenter
Osprey
Smith
Betts
Hill
Ater
Labras
Witmess
Protector
Thomas Osprey
Ayetu
Etruseums
Arahin
Beschke
Massacre of Women and Children at Dangars Station
A nineteenth century account describes a brutal 1842 attack by white settlers in Port Phillip District, killing three Aboriginal women and a child and wounding another woman, with the incident witnessed by local protectors and settlers, and later documented by officials amid disputes over evidence and responsibility.
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Dangar's Station
Portland
Victoria
Gipps
Port Phillip
Scivewright
Melbourne
Plu-bin-gan-nai
Calangamite
Osprey
Smith
Sevwewright
Jo Formun
Wonigoniber
Farin mints Fore!ie and the Lundin Institute cure claim
A fragmentary account recalls Frances Edith Martin of Brunswick seeking relief from chronic pain and illness. The text mentions Beechworth past sorrows, a london institute, and medical efforts described as costly and ineffective, with a call for information from the Dyaberie Bustte.
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Frances Edith Martin
Tye
Walt Concaly
Aine Ieee
Clements
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