Massacre at Murray River North Bank

Date: 11 Nov 1839
Place: Murray River North Bank
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
Buchanan, (1922-3, p 72) an overlander, says that his party 'we from the opposite bank fired upon them also and killed the old chief, when they all took to the Murray and we kept firing as long as they were within shot. There were five or six killed and a good many wounded.'
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Tati tati
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

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Sources

  • Buchanan 1922-3, p72.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Murray River North Bank
    11 Nov 1839 — Murray River North Bank — massacre
    Buchanan, (1922-3, p 72) an overlander, says that his party 'we from the opposite bank fired upon them also and killed the old chief, when they all took to the Murray and we kept firing as long as they were within shot. There were five or six killed and a good many wounded.'
    Source: Buchanan 1922-3, p72.