Arrest of Yabee (Billy Hamilton) under warrant

Date: 10 Feb 1843
Event type: arrest; threat
Direct violence: No
Billy Hamilton of the Goulburn tribe was apprehended under a warrant for threatening to take the life of Mr. Assistant Protector Le Soueff.

People involved

  • William Le Souëf — Assistant Protector, North-Eastern District — Port Phillip District, NSW, Britain
  • Yabbi (aka Billy Hamilton, Yabbee) — Ngurungaeta, Resistance leader and diplomat — Taungurung, Kulin Nation

Sources

  • DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 15 February 1843, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008521
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Colonial Observer (Sydney, NSW : 1841 - 1844), Wednesday 11 January 1843, page 5 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226360512
  • PORT PHILLIP. Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Saturday 14 January 1843, page 8 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36232413

Event mentions

  • Billy Hamilton taken in custody for firing at Mr. Le Soueff
    11 Jul 1842 – 11 Jan 1843 — attempted shooting; arrest
    Billy Hamilton was handcuffed and in custody while being taken to town after being charged with firing at Mr. Le Soueff.
    People: Billy Hamilton | Mr. Le Soueff
    Source: SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Colonial Observer (Sydney, NSW : 1841 - 1844), Wednesday 11 January 1843, page 5 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226360512
  • Apprehension of Billy Hamilton for shooting at Le Soueff
    14 Jul 1842 – 14 Jan 1843 — attempted arrest; charge of shooting
    An Aboriginal person named Billy Hamilton was apprehended on the charge of shooting at Mr. Le Soueff.
    People: Billy Hamilton | Mr. Le Soueff
    Source: PORT PHILLIP. Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Saturday 14 January 1843, page 8 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36232413
  • Arrest of Billy Hamilton under warrant
    10 Feb 1843 — arrest; threat
    Billy Hamilton of the Goulburn tribe was apprehended under a warrant for threatening to take the life of Mr. Assistant Protector Le Soueff.
    People: Billy Hamilton | Mr. Assistant Protector Le Soueff
    Source: DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 15 February 1843, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008521