Where did the Myall Creek massacre occur?
On Sunday 10 June 1838, at least 28 Aboriginal people were massacred by a group of 12 Europeans at Myall Creek Station, between Moree and Inverell in Northern New South Wales. Eleven of these people were convicts and ex-convicts, and their story is linked to the Hyde Park Barracks.
Why did the Myall Creek massacre occur?
In response to the intensifying conflict the colonial administration ordered settlers to defend themselves and ordered Aboriginal people to stay away from European settlements. The massacre at Myall Creek was the culmination of a series of conflicts between settlers and Aboriginal people in the Liverpool Plains region.
When did the Aboriginal massacres start?
The massacre of large group of 200 Aboriginal men, women and children from the north side of the Pioneer River, took place after being pursued by a Queensland Native Police Force, led by Sub-Inspector Johnstone, in April 1867.
Who was the leader of the Myall Creek massacre?
John Fleming
The leader of the massacre, John Fleming, was never captured and was allegedly responsible for several further massacres.
What was the result in the Myall Creek Massacre?
Eventually the jury found them guilty of the murder of the child. On 18 December 1838 the seven stockmen were hanged. For only the second time in Australian history white men were punished for murder of Aboriginal people. But the NSW governor’s commitment to justice for Aboriginal people waned.
Who was killed in the Myall Creek massacre?
On June 10 th 1838, ten white Europeans and one black African in northern New South Wales killed 28 unarmed Aboriginal people in what became known as ‘The Myall Creek Massacre’. The murder victims were part of the Kamilaroi people and had been camping peacefully at the station for several weeks after being invited to do so by one of the stockmen.
When did the Wirrayaraay people die at Myall Creek?
In memory of the Wirrayaraay people who were murdered on the slopes of this ridge in an unprovoked but premeditated act in the late afternoon of 10 June, 1838. Erected on 10 June 2000 by a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in an act of reconciliation, and in acknowledgement of the truth of our shared history.
Who was involved in the Australia Day Massacre of 1838?
Roger Milliss’ Waterloo Creek: The Australia Day Massacre of 1838 describes the Australia Day 1838 Waterloo Creek and Myall Creek massacres of Aboriginal people. It is easy to read and keeps you horrified and glued to it at the same time.
Why is Myall Creek a National Heritage Place?
In memory of the Wirrayaraay people who were murdered on the slopes of this ridge in an unprovoked but premeditated act in the late afternoon of 10 June 1838. Erected on 10 June 2000 by a group of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in an act of reconciliation, and in acknowledgment of the truth of our shared history.