Massacre at Mt Arapiles / Dyurrite

Date: 1 Jul 1845 – 31 Jul 1845
Place: Mt Arapiles / Dyurrite
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
After Aborigines had attacked Baillie's station near Mt Arapiles, the Native Police, led by Henry Dana, shot at least three and wounded many others who later died (Critchett, 1990, p 254).
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Mardidjali
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

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Sources

  • Critchett, 1990, p 254.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Mt Arapiles / Dyurrite
    1 Jul 1845 – 31 Jul 1845 — Mt Arapiles / Dyurrite — massacre
    After Aborigines had attacked Baillie's station near Mt Arapiles, the Native Police, led by Henry Dana, shot at least three and wounded many others who later died (Critchett, 1990, p 254).
    Source: Critchett, 1990, p 254.