Rufus River massacre
| Rufus River Massacre | |||||||
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The Rufus River Massacre was a massacre of aboriginals that took place in 1841 along the Rufus River near Wentworth, Australia.[1] It was the result of six months of guerrilla warfare by the local aboriginal people, who blocked an overlander route through their land.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Rufus River", Visit NSW accessed 19 February 2014
- ↑ "Rufus River Massacre", Culture Victoria accessed 19 February 2014
- ↑ "Rufus River Massacre", Murray River Heritage accessed 19 February 2014
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