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2 Apr 1842 — 3-4 miles westward of Biddle’s station, in a narrow gully, Port LincolnA group of seven Europeans led by Government Resident Charles Driver, accompanied by six Aboriginal men, travelled to Biddle’s station in search of Biddle, Fastings and Mrs Tubbs’ murderers. They encountered a large group surrounded by goods taken from Biddle’s station. The group fled but several men were pursued. A man named Stewart fired at one man who did not have a weapon in his hand. An additional two men were wounded.
(See 'The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies' for more details.)Sources- Robert Foster, Skye Krichauff and Amanda Nettelbeck, The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 2024, http://ua.edu.au/south-australian-frontier
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1 Apr 1845 — Emu Bottom (Kunnanna), Port Lincoln districtThe padlock on the door of Mr Bishop’s hut was wrenched and some provisions and clothing taken. A man named Yakilti was found to be responsible. Yakillti’s brother, Yunbulta and others recovered the property.
(See 'The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies' for more details.)Sources- Robert Foster, Skye Krichauff and Amanda Nettelbeck, The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 2024, http://ua.edu.au/south-australian-frontier
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2 Apr 1842Source: Robert Foster, Skye Krichauff and Amanda Nettelbeck, The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 2024, http://ua.edu.au/south-australian-frontier
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2 Apr 1842Source: Robert Foster, Skye Krichauff and Amanda Nettelbeck, The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 2024, http://ua.edu.au/south-australian-frontier
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1 Apr 1845Source: Robert Foster, Skye Krichauff and Amanda Nettelbeck, The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 2024, http://ua.edu.au/south-australian-frontier