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One hundred and ninety two years ago on 28 October 1834, one of Western Australia’s worst historical atrocities occurred. National Indigenous Television journalist, John Paul Janke recounts the story of this massacre. It was led by Swan River colony Governor Captain James Stirling. Between 15 and 80 or more Bindjareb Nyungar men, women and children and one colonial officer died in the attack:
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Pinjarra Massacre memorial, Wikipeda
Read more about this massacre what was previously known as the Battle of Pinjarra on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinjarra_massacre
Pinjarra’s Binjareb Park is dedicated to sharing and preserving local Nyungar cultural heritage. Read more here: https://bindjarebpark.com.au/about-us/