Merryman at Albury Races

Date: 28 Feb 1851 – 30 Aug 1851
Event type: assault; attempted rape; wounding
Direct violence: Yes
Merryman visited the races at Albury. He was on good terms with whites and greeted many but became aggressive after drinking too much.

People involved

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

Sources

  • Colonial News. Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (NSW : 1851 - 1862; 1872; 1882; 1885 - 1897; 1899 - 1904), Saturday 30 August 1851, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/62519809

Event mentions

  • Merryman at Albury Races
    28 Feb 1851 – 30 Aug 1851 — the township, on the outskirts of which stood a lonely hut — assault; attempted rape; wounding
    Merryman visited the races at Albury. He was on good terms with whites and greeted many but became aggressive after drinking too much.
    People: Merryman | a white woman
    Source: Colonial News. Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (NSW : 1851 - 1862; 1872; 1882; 1885 - 1897; 1899 - 1904), Saturday 30 August 1851, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/62519809