Rumour of 2 men and 1 woman killed following escape after the Lettsom Raid

Date: 12 Oct 1840 – 3 Nov 1840
Event type: suspected killing
Direct violence: Yes
The article reported a rumour that two men and a woman had been found murdered between Melbourne and the Goulburn after the escape from custody. Location is not accurate due to the vague description.

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Sources

  • PORT PHILIP. Colonist (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), Tuesday 3 November 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31725836

Event mentions

  • Alleged murders between Melbourne and the Goulburn
    3 May 1840 – 3 Nov 1840 — between Melbourne and the Goulburn — suspected killing
    The article reported a rumour that two men and a woman had been found murdered between Melbourne and the Goulburn after the escape from custody.
    People: two men and a woman | the portion of the captured natives
    Source: PORT PHILIP. Colonist (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), Tuesday 3 November 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31725836