Merriman at the battle of Broken River (Faithfull Massacre)

Date: 12 Apr 1838
Event type: killing
Direct violence: Yes
Merryman is said to have been one of the party concerned in the murder of Mr Faithful's men some years earlier.

People involved

  • Merriman (aka Merryman) — Resistance leader, headman — Bangerang / Yorta Yorta / Waveroo / Jaitmatang / Dhudhuroa

Sources

  • WANGARATTA RACES. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 - 1890; 1892 - 1955), Wednesday 23 February 1859, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117925966

Event mentions

  • Merriman at the Faithfull massacre/battle.
    12 Apr 1831 — killing
    Merryman is said to have been one of the party concerned in the murder of Mr Faithful's men some years earlier.
    People: Merryman | Mr Faithful's men
    Source: WANGARATTA RACES. Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 - 1890; 1892 - 1955), Wednesday 23 February 1859, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/117925966