Site NameMt Arapiles / Dyurrite
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Place NameDyurrite
Language Group, Nation or PeopleMardidjali
Present State/TerritoryVIC
Colony/State/Territory at the timePPD
Police DistrictPortland
Latitude-36.757
Longitude141.831
DateBetween 1 Jul 1845 and 31 Jul 1845
Attack TimeDay
VictimsAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
Victim Descriptions
Victims Killed6
Victims Killed Notes
AttackersColonists
Attacker DescriptionsNative Police
Attackers Killed0
Attackers Killed Notes
TransportHorse
MotiveReprisal
Weapons UsedFirearm(s)
NarrativeAfter Aborigines had attacked Baillie's station near Mt Arapiles, the Native Police, led by Henry Dana, shot at least three and wounded many others who later died (Critchett, 1990, p 254).
SourcesCritchett, 1990, p 254. (Sources PDF)
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