Massacre at Whitefoord Hills, Meander River

Date: 18 Apr 1830
Place: Whitefoord Hills, Meander River
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
The police magistrate at Westbury, Captain Moriarty reported on 19 April 1830 that on 18 April, in a clash with stock keepers employed by another magistrate, M.L. Smith, at Whitefoord Hills, at least two Pallittorre warriors were shot, and one stabbed, 'presumed killed' (Moriarty to Co Sec, 19 April 1830, TAHO CSO 1/316/7578, p 489). A later report by Moriarty indicated that in the 'affray', six Aboriginal people were killed by stock-keepers in self-defence (Moriarty to Co Sec 30 April 1830, TAHO CSO 1/316/7578 p 504).
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Port Sorell [Pallittore North]
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

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Sources

  • TAHO CSO 1/316, pp 489, 504.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Whitefoord Hills, Meander River
    18 Apr 1830 — Whitefoord Hills, Meander River — massacre
    The police magistrate at Westbury, Captain Moriarty reported on 19 April 1830 that on 18 April, in a clash with stock keepers employed by another magistrate, M.L. Smith, at Whitefoord Hills, at least two Pallittorre warriors were shot, and one stabbed, 'presumed killed' (Moriarty to Co Sec, 19 April 1830, TAHO CSO 1/316/7578, p 489). A later report by Moriarty indicated that in the 'affray', six Aboriginal people were killed by stock-keepers in self-defence (Moriarty to Co Sec 30 April 1830, TAHO CSO 1/316/7578 p 504).
    Source: TAHO CSO 1/316, pp 489, 504.