Merriman leader of his people

Date: 23 Aug 1858 – 23 Feb 1859
Event type: killing
Direct violence: Yes
Merryman leader of his tribe (probably Bangerang/Waveroo & Jaitmatang): "The boundaries of the territory, or run perhaps would be more correct, owned by this tribe, extends from the Ovens River to the lands be- yond the Omeo, including the Mitta Mitta country, and all this side of the Murray for a great distance form the river." (p 2 Ovens and Murray Advertiser, 23 Feb 1859).

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Sources

  • WANGARATTA RACES. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 - 1890; 1892 - 1955), Wednesday 23 February 1859, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117925966

Event mentions

  • Merriman leader of tribe.
    23 Aug 1858 – 23 Feb 1859 — killing
    Merryman leader of his tribe (probably Bangerang/Waveroo & Jaitmatang): "The boundaries of the territory, or run perhaps would be more correct, owned by this tribe, extends from the Ovens River to the lands be- yond the Omeo, including the Mitta Mitta country, and all this side of the Murray for a great distance form the river." (p 2 Ovens and Murray Advertiser, 23 Feb 1859).
    People: Merryman | Mr Faithful's men
    Source: WANGARATTA RACES. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 - 1890; 1892 - 1955), Wednesday 23 February 1859, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117925966
  • Bangerang/Waveroo & Jaitmatang people visit Benalla on their traditional circuit around country.
    23 Aug 1858 – 23 Feb 1859 — killing
    Merryman leader of his tribe (probably Bangerang/Waveroo & Jaitmatang): "The boundaries of the territory, or run perhaps would be more correct, owned by this tribe, extends from the Ovens River to the lands be- yond the Omeo, including the Mitta Mitta country, and all this side of the Murray for a great distance form the river." (p 2 Ovens and Murray Advertiser, 23 Feb 1859).
    People: Merryman | Mr Faithful's men
    Source: WANGARATTA RACES. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 - 1890; 1892 - 1955), Wednesday 23 February 1859, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117925966