Massacre at Apsley, Western Wimmera

Date: 1 Nov 1854 – 30 Nov 1854
Place: Apsley, Western Wimmera
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
In a letter dated 5 December 1854 by James Dixon from Keilor Station, Victoria, to S Wilson of Surrey Lane, Battersea Surrey, England, Dixon, wrote: that he had been stationed 300 miles 'in the Country from Melbourne' where there were 'plenty of black natives. They are very treacherous. We had a great battle with them a month ago, their [sic] was eighteen killed and two of our men. They throws [sic] spears that penetrate right through you which is verry [sic] dangerous.'
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Jandwadjali
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 18

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Sources

  • James Dixon to S. Wilson 5 Dec 1854. Private letter held by Brook Andrew.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Apsley, Western Wimmera
    1 Nov 1854 – 30 Nov 1854 — Apsley, Western Wimmera — massacre
    In a letter dated 5 December 1854 by James Dixon from Keilor Station, Victoria, to S Wilson of Surrey Lane, Battersea Surrey, England, Dixon, wrote: that he had been stationed 300 miles 'in the Country from Melbourne' where there were 'plenty of black natives. They are very treacherous. We had a great battle with them a month ago, their [sic] was eighteen killed and two of our men. They throws [sic] spears that penetrate right through you which is verry [sic] dangerous.'
    Source: James Dixon to S. Wilson 5 Dec 1854. Private letter held by Brook Andrew.