Buckley threatens to join the Aboriginal people

Date: 29 Feb 1836 – 31 Aug 1836
Place: Port Philip
Event type: threat
Direct violence: No
Having warned settlers Buckley mocked the funeral procession of Mr Franks and having threatened to rejoin the Aboriginal people, was suspected of having something to do with the murder. Colonists had taught Aboriginal people the use of guns, and supplied them with tomahawks.

People involved

Sources

  • Port Philip. Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838), Wednesday 31 August 1836, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32152097
  • PORT PHILLIP. Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal (WA : 1833 - 1847), Saturday 26 November 1836, page 806 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/640199

Event mentions

  • Buckley threatens to join the Aboriginal people
    29 Feb 1836 – 31 Aug 1836 — Port Philip — threat
    Buckley was reported to have threatened to join the Aboriginal people.
    People: Buckley
    Source: Port Philip. Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838), Wednesday 31 August 1836, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32152097
  • Buckley threatens settlers
    26 May 1836 – 26 Nov 1836 — Port Phillip — threat
    Buckley threatened the lives of several of the principals of the establishments.
    People: Buckley
    Source: PORT PHILLIP. Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal (WA : 1833 - 1847), Saturday 26 November 1836, page 806 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/640199