Yabbi
Events
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17 Apr 1840 – 17 Oct 1840 — Goulburn — threatStockholders said they would shoot Winberry, Jacka Jacka or Billy Hamilton if they met them.
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22 May 1840 — pursuitAfter demanding powder and ball, armed Aboriginal group, said to include Jacky, Winberri and Billy Hamilton raid Waugh's station. watchman and shepherd killed, 528 sheep driven off, and hut raided to 1200 pounds in losses.Sources
- PORT PHILLIP NEWS. Southern Australian (Adelaide, SA : 1838 - 1844), Tuesday 8 December 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71620462
- COUNTRY NEWS. (1840, July 7). The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852259
- News of the Day. (1840, July 25). The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), p. 2 (MORNING). Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32184120
- The Port Phillip District. (1840, July 28). The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), p. 2 (MORNING). Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32184156
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29 May 1840 – 30 May 1840 — pursuitAboriginal group, armed with guns, raid Mackay's station. Horses killed, hut burned down and wheat destroyed in a 2 day siege. According to news reports the group included 'Jacky, Winberri and Billy Hamilton'. According to Dr Mackay's statement to Chief Protector Robinson, the leader was Merriman.Sources
- PORT PHILLIP NEWS. Southern Australian (Adelaide, SA : 1838 - 1844), Tuesday 8 December 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71620462
- ERRORS OF THE PRESS. (1840, June 24). The Colonist (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31725175
- COUNTRY NEWS. (1840, July 7). The Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852259
- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. (1840, August 20). Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1839 - 1845), p. 2. Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228130498
- SYDNEY. (1840, September 18). Southern Australian (Adelaide, SA : 1838 - 1844), p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2026, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71620018
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8 Jun 1840 – 8 Dec 1840 — pursuitMajor Lettsom and six troopers of the mounted police arrived overland from Sydney in pursuit of Aboriginal people (said to be Jacky, Winberry, and
Billy Hamilton) concerned in the recent murders at the stations of Messrs Waugh and Mackay. -
11 Oct 1840 — imprisonmentThose placed in irons were deposited in the jail and detained there, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky and Billy Hamilton.Sources
- DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842), Saturday 24 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2546927
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Tasmanian Weekly Dispatch (Hobart Town, Tas. : 1839 - 1841), Friday 30 October 1840, page 6 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233619804
- PORT PHILLIP. South Australian Record and Australasian and South African Chronicle (London, England : 1840 - 1841), Saturday 17 April 1841, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245933622
- PORT PHILLIP. Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842), Saturday 24 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28652699
- Port Phillip. Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), Saturday 7 November 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32186480
- THE BLACKS. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 14 October 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225005950
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Commercial Journal and Advertiser (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), Wednesday 28 October 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226456914
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11 Oct 1840 — jail — detention; imprisonmentThirty-three Aboriginal people were selected, placed in irons, and deposited in the jail.Sources
- THE BLACKS. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 14 October 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225005950
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Commercial Journal and Advertiser (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), Wednesday 28 October 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226456914
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Tasmanian Weekly Dispatch (Hobart Town, Tas. : 1839 - 1841), Friday 30 October 1840, page 6 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233619804
- PORT PHILLIP. Hobart Town Advertiser (Tas. : 1839 - 1861), Friday 30 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264585546
- Port Phillip. Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843), Thursday 29 October 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31729652
- HIGHLAND COLONY. Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843), Tuesday 24 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31729927
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12 Oct 1840 — property destruction; killingThe spears and waddies found with the Aboriginal people were destroyed, muskets were taken, and most of their dogs were put to death.Sources
- DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842), Saturday 24 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2546927
- THE BLACKS. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 14 October 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225005950
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Commercial Journal and Advertiser (Sydney, NSW : 1835 - 1840), Wednesday 28 October 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226456914
- PORT PHILLIP EXTRACTS. Tasmanian Weekly Dispatch (Hobart Town, Tas. : 1839 - 1841), Friday 30 October 1840, page 6 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233619804
- PORT PHILLIP. Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842), Saturday 24 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28652699
- LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1839 - 1845), Monday 12 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228130297
- PORT PHILLIP. Hobart Town Advertiser (Tas. : 1839 - 1861), Friday 30 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264585546
- Port Phillip. Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843), Thursday 29 October 1840, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31729652
- Port Phillip. Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), Saturday 24 October 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32186095
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16 Nov 1840 — release; imprisonmentTwenty Aboriginal people were discharged from the gaol under the warrant of Major Lettsom, and ten were retained.Sources
- Domestic Intelligence. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 18 November 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225005818
- Port Phillip. Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32186933
- PORT PHILLIP. Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36852410
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23 Nov 1840 — imprisonment; releaseTwenty Aboriginal people who had been confined in gaol were set at liberty on Monday last.
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23 Nov 1840 – 26 Nov 1840 — imprisonmentTen Aboriginal people who had been identified were still kept in gaol.Sources
- PORT PHILLIP. Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12866707
- Port Phillip. Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31729969
- Port Phillip. Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (NSW : 1838 - 1841), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32186933
- PORT PHILLIP. Australian (Sydney, NSW : 1824 - 1848), Thursday 26 November 1840, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36852410
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29 Dec 1842 — attempted murder; shootingBilly Hamilton shot at Mr. Le Soeffe with intent to murder him.Sources
- DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Saturday 31 December 1842, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008037
- JUDICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 11 January 1843, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225009900
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29 Dec 1842 — Melbourne — imprisonment; arrestBilly Hamilton was lodged in Her Majesty's jail at Melbourne to await trial.Sources
- DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Saturday 31 December 1842, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008037
- MELBOURNE. Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (Vic. : 1842 - 1876), Saturday 4 February 1843, page 4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71569020
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10 Feb 1843 — arrest; threatBilly Hamilton of the Goulburn tribe was apprehended under a warrant for threatening to take the life of Mr. Assistant Protector Le Soueff.Sources
- DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 15 February 1843, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008521
- SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Colonial Observer (Sydney, NSW : 1841 - 1844), Wednesday 11 January 1843, page 5 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226360512
- PORT PHILLIP. Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Saturday 14 January 1843, page 8 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36232413
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13 Feb 1843 — court proceeding; restraintBilly Hamilton was placed at the bar of the Police-office and bound over to keep the peace for six months.
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15 Apr 1847 — imprisonment; punishmentBilly Hamilton, an Aboriginal person, was confined in the stocks for two hours for getting intoxicated.
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30 Aug 1847 — policing; imprisonmentBilly Hamilton, an Aboriginal native of the Goulburn tribe, was ordered to pay fifteen shillings for drunkenness and was detained for a few hours in the Traveller's Rest stocks before being discharged.
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31 Aug 1847 — Melbourne — trial; sentencing; imprisonmentBilly Hamilton was brought before the magistrates for intoxication and, unable to pay the fine, was sentenced to seventy two hours imprisonment.
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29 Feb 1848 – 29 Aug 1848 — Seymour — suspected woundingA report said that Billy Hamilton had been speared by some of his Aboriginal brethren, though the correspondent doubted the report. (Location unknown)
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25 May 1848 – 25 Nov 1848 — Merri Creek — assaultA mob of Aboriginal people assaulted Mr. Wm. Moore while he was working in a paddock near Merri Creek.
Mentions of person in sources
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Billy Hamilton
14 Apr 1840“These ruffians were placed in irons and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
17 Apr 1840“Many of the most respectable, as well as wealthy and influential stockholders did not hesitate to assert their determination to shoot either of the three notorious ringleaders—Winberree, Jacka Jacka or Billy Hamilton, should fate cause an intersection of their paths ;”
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Billy Hamilton
24 Apr 1840“These ruffians were placed in irons and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
24 Apr 1840“These ruffians were placed in irons and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky, and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
28 Apr 1840“These ruffians were placed in irons and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacky Jacky and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
30 Apr 1840“These ruffians were placed in irons, and deposited in the jail, including Jagga Jagga or Jacka Jacka, and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
26 May 1840“Billy Hamilton was amongst the party dismissed, and it appears from enquiry made, under authority, that this native has been shamefully and wrongfully abused as one of the most atrocious characters amongst the whole tribes; the contrary turns out to be the case, as he is represented by the Goulburn settlers as the most harmless and inoffensive as well as the most useful and intelligent amongst the tribes who frequent that district.”
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Billy Hamilton
8 Jun 1840“The ringleaders in these murders were Jacky, Winberry, and Billy Hamilton.”
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Billy Hamilton
11 Oct 1840“A pistol was taken from Billy Hamilton, and their implements of war were destroyed.”
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Billy Hamilton
16 Nov 1840“Billy Hamilton was amongst the party dismissed, and it appears from enquiry made under authority, that this native has been shamefully and wrongfully abused, as one of the most atrocious characters amongst the whole tribes; the contrary turns out to be the case, as he is represented by the Goulbourn settlers as the most harmless and inoffensive, as well as the most useful and intelligent, amongst the tribes who frequent that district.”
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Billy Hamilton
11 Jul 1842“Mr. Barry then moved for the discharge of the aboriginal native Billy Hamilton, who had been committed from the Protectorate Establishment on the Goulbourn, for firing at Mr. Le Soeuff, the Crown Prosecutor declining to proceed further in the matter.”
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Billy Hamilton
11 Jul 1842“The Goulburn Protectorate. — Billy Hamilton, a black of the Goulburn tribe, well known to many residents in Melbourne, is on his way to town, handcuffed and in custody, charged with firing at Mr. Le Soueff, the Sub-Protector.”
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Billy Hamilton
14 Jul 1842“An aboriginal named Billy Hamilton has been apprehended on the charge of shooting at Mr. Le Soueff, the assistant protector.”
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Billy Hamilton
4 Aug 1842“Mr. Barry then moved for the discharge of Billy Hamilton, an aboriginal, who had been committed for endeavouring to shoot at Mr. Le Souëff.”
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Billy Hamilton
29 Dec 1842“On Thursday, Billy Hamilton an aboriginal belonging to the Goulburn [tribe], was safely lodged in Her Majesty's jail at Melbourne, to await his trial at the ensuing criminal sessions for shooting at Mr. Le Soeffe, the Assistant Protector, with intent to murder him.”
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Billy Hamilton
29 Dec 1842“On Thursday, Billy Hamilton an aboriginal belonging to the Goulburn [tribe], was safely lodged in Her Majesty's jail at Melbourne, to await his trial at the ensuing criminal sessions for shooting at Mr. Le Soeffe, the Assistant Protector, with intent to murder him.”
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Billy Hamilton
10 Feb 1843“Billy Hamilton, one of the Goulburn tribe, whose exploits have been before paraded before the public, was apprehended on Friday last, under a warrant, charging him with threatening to take the life of Mr. Assistant Protector Le Soueff.”
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Billy Hamilton
13 Feb 1843“On Monday last he was placed at the bar of the Police-office, upon which occasion Mr. Assistant Protector Parker was in attendance, and urged upon the bench the invalidity of the warrant upon which the prisoner was captured, inasmuch as the affidavit of Mr. Le Soueff, upon which it was issued, did not contain a distinct disavowal of malice.”
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Billy Hamilton
15 Apr 1847“Billy Hamilton, an aboriginal, was on Thursday last confined in the stocks for two hours for getting intoxicated.”
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Billy Hamilton
30 Aug 1847“Billy Hamilton, an aboriginal native of the Goulburn tribe, or rather of one of the tribes of New South Wales, but who has established a singular degree of authority over the strangers with whom he has cast his lot, was ordered to pay fifteen shillings for drunkenness, this being somewhere about the twentieth time he has made his appearance on a similar charge.”
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Billy Hamilton
31 Aug 1847“A BLACK. TRANSACTION.-Billy Hamilton a well known aborigine, was brought before the magistrates for the third time on Tuesday last, having been discovered on the previous night parading the streets, in a state of intoxication.”
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Billy Hamilton
29 Feb 1848“There is a report in circulation here, that "Billy Hamilton," the well known aboriginal belonging to the Goulburn tribe, has been speared by some of his brethren; I have doubts as to the authenticity of this report, for from what I have ever observed of this eccentric, but troublesome character, his brethren had too much respect for him ever to raise their hands against his life.”
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Billy Hamilton
25 May 1848“ABORIGINAL OUTRAGE.—One day last week, a most murderous assault was made upon Mr. Wm. Moore, an industrious farmer on the Merri Creek, by a mob of black fellows, of whom the notorious "Billy Hamilton" was the ringleader.”