Massacre at Ducie River, Cape York

Date: 1 Jan 1902 – 31 Dec 1902
Place: Ducie River, Cape York
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
After the remains of 'several Aboriginal men' were found on the Ducie River, an investigation followed. 'Suspicion had pointed to Constable Hoole and the native police patrol which was in April last in the neighbourhood of the place where some of the remains had been subsequently found. Dr. Roth gave lengthy evidence of having had certain things shown him, and produced certain exhibits.' (The Brisbane Courier 30 Sep 1902,
p 5). According to Richards, the bodies were burnt to remove the evidence (Richards, 2008, p 35).
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

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  • Massacre at Ducie River, Cape York
    1 Jan 1902 – 31 Dec 1902 — Ducie River, Cape York — massacre
    After the remains of 'several Aboriginal men' were found on the Ducie River, an investigation followed. 'Suspicion had pointed to Constable Hoole and the native police patrol which was in April last in the neighbourhood of the place where some of the remains had been subsequently found. Dr. Roth gave lengthy evidence of having had certain things shown him, and produced certain exhibits.' (The Brisbane Courier 30 Sep 1902,
    p 5). According to Richards, the bodies were burnt to remove the evidence (Richards, 2008, p 35).
    Source: Richards, 2008, p 35; The Brisbane Courier 30 Sep 1902, p 5 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/19183615