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Appalling tales like this are not ancient history
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THE ENVIRONMENT
Appalling tales like this are not ancient history
Many thanks to Tony Wright for his searing account of the life of Monty Foster, a Victorian Aboriginal man (âHaunted by Montyâs last danceâ, Insight,
The Age, 30/1/, detailing the devastation wreaked on him and his family by Victorian government agencies. These actions are not ancient history; they certainly happened during my lifetime and their impact is generational.
Top 10 Vicious 19th-Century Australian Slaughters
Australia is generally known for the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, and the diverse species of the outback. However, the continent’s encapsulating history is as dark as it is captivating. Australia’s story is one of blood and violence.
With its famous past as a penal colony, the Australia of old was not for the faint of heart. Bushrangers and con men alike ravaged the continent, committing unspeakable acts. The following list examines ten seemingly forgotten 19th-century massacres and mass murders that riveted both the headlines of Australia as well as the world stage.