Massacre at Waterloo Plains, Namoi River

Date: 1 Jan 1835 – 31 Dec 1835
Place: Waterloo Plains, Namoi River
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
Sixteen armed stockmen on horseback were in an alleged battle with Gamilaraay warriors. More than six Gamilaraay people were killed, and the stockmen suffered no casualties (Reece 1974, p 28-9).
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Gamilaraay or Nganyaywana
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

People involved

This data has not yet been gathered. Research work is ongoing. To help, please consider donating or contact us to volunteer or about setting up research projects in your area.

Sources

  • Calvert 1845; Reece 1974, p 28-9.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Waterloo Plains, Namoi River
    1 Jan 1835 – 31 Dec 1835 — Waterloo Plains, Namoi River — massacre
    Sixteen armed stockmen on horseback were in an alleged battle with Gamilaraay warriors. More than six Gamilaraay people were killed, and the stockmen suffered no casualties (Reece 1974, p 28-9).
    Source: Calvert 1845; Reece 1974, p 28-9.