Massacre at Ukabulla Station, Maranoa Pastoral District (2)

Date: 1 Nov 1852 – 30 Nov 1852
Place: Ukabulla Station, Maranoa Pastoral District (2)
Event type: massacre
Direct violence: Yes
This was an alleged reprisal for Yiman people having killed a shepherd employed by Mr Scott on the Dawson River and for local station managers complaining of stock theft. The massacre was carried out by a detachment of native police led by Sgt James Skelton and supported by stockmen Paddy McEncroe and D.W. Duncomb (Collins 2002, p 204).
Notes:
CorroborationRating: *
LanguageGroup: Mandandanji
Victims: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People
VictimsDead: 6

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Sources

  • Skinner 1975, pp 96-97; Collins 2002, pp 203-205.

Event mentions

  • Massacre at Ukabulla Station, Maranoa Pastoral District (2)
    1 Nov 1852 – 30 Nov 1852 — Ukabulla Station, Maranoa Pastoral District (2) — massacre
    This was an alleged reprisal for Yiman people having killed a shepherd employed by Mr Scott on the Dawson River and for local station managers complaining of stock theft. The massacre was carried out by a detachment of native police led by Sgt James Skelton and supported by stockmen Paddy McEncroe and D.W. Duncomb (Collins 2002, p 204).
    Source: Skinner 1975, pp 96-97; Collins 2002, pp 203-205.