Murder of Rutledge's shepherd

Date: 1 Nov 1839 – 20 Nov 1839
Event type: killing
Direct violence: Yes
An Aboriginal person informed the police about the murder of Mr. Rutledge's shepherd, which was the subject of the search.

People involved

Sources

  • Port Phillip. (1839, January 9). The Colonist (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), p. 3. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31722350

Event mentions

  • Murder of Rutledge's shepherd
    1 Nov 1839 – 20 Nov 1839 — killing
    An Aboriginal person informed the police about the murder of Mr. Rutledge's shepherd, which was the subject of the search.
    People: a native of the black[s] | Mr. Rutledge | Mr. Rutledge's shepherd
    Source: Port Phillip. (1839, January 9). The Colonist (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), p. 3. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31722350