FRONTIER VIOLENCE

By Aisha, Anna & Vanessa

A deadly encounter

S. Calvert, Mitchell Library Collection

Nature and extent of violence

Brief summary of the Myall Creek Massacre

Aboriginal people fighting other aboriginal groups

Forms of violence

Weapons Aboriginals attacked people travelling

into remote areas (entering their lands) Squatters attacked aboriginals directly

(massacres, poisoning, through publications in newspapers)

Aboriginal’s violence was initially directed at specific people but later changed to more generalized attacks towards white people

Where?

Aboriginal and English Perspectives

English Law protecting aboriginals Aboriginals dehumanization, language, media Racism, feelings of superiority, frustration Lack of protection from the government Feelings of being abused by the system (injustice) Concept of private property better use of land

(justification)

Aboriginal Aboriginal culture of sharing Their land was taken (resources: food, animals, habitat)

Conclusions