Report of Yabbee (Billy Hamilton) being speared

Date: 29 Feb 1848 – 29 Aug 1848
Place: Seymour
Event type: suspected wounding
Direct violence: Yes
A report said that Billy Hamilton had been speared by some of his Aboriginal brethren, though the correspondent doubted the report. (Location unknown)

People involved

  • Yabbi (aka Billy Hamilton, Yabbee) — Ngurungaeta, Resistance leader and diplomat — Taungurung, Kulin Nation

Sources

  • COUNTRY NEWS. Melbourne Argus (Vic. : 1846 - 1848), Tuesday 29 August 1848, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4764578

Event mentions

  • Report of Billy Hamilton being speared
    29 Feb 1848 – 29 Aug 1848 — Seymour — suspected wounding
    A report said that Billy Hamilton had been speared by some of his Aboriginal brethren, though the correspondent doubted the report.
    People: Billy Hamilton | some of his brethren
    Source: COUNTRY NEWS. Melbourne Argus (Vic. : 1846 - 1848), Tuesday 29 August 1848, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4764578