Historical Events tagged with "pinjarra"
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Military & Warfare
Pinjarra Massacre of Noongar People
October 28th, 1834 190 years ago
British colonists attacked a Noongar camp in Pinjarra, leading to the deaths of approximately 30 Noongar people. Tensions arose from land disputes and the encroachment of settlers on indigenous lands. The event is a significant moment in the conflict between British colonists and the Noongar nation, highlighting the violent measures used to assert colonial control over the territory.
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