Settlers murder Aboriginal people at Myall Creek
On June 10, 1838, Settlers murdered Aboriginal people at Myall Creek.
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The Event
On June 10, 1838, Settlers murdered Aboriginal people at Myall Creek.
The Case and Its Context
The prosecutions were unusual in colonial Australia for holding white perpetrators criminally responsible for the massacre.
Separating the event from the investigation
The attack and the later effort to establish responsibility are separate parts of the record. Accounts should distinguish documented findings from early reports.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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