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The Coniston Massacre, Northern Territory, was actually a series of killings of local Aboriginal tribes that took place through the latter part of August and September in 1928. Believe to be the last known massacre of Australian Aborigines, the massacre happened at and around Coniston cattle station, in the Northern Territory, Australia. The massacre was revenge for the death of dingo hunter Frederick Brooks, who was thought to have been killed by Aborigines earlier that August.
It appears to have been instigated by Constable William Murray, officer in charge at Barrow Creek, NT.
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Where did the Coniston massacre take place?
The Coniston Massacre of 1928 was the last known massacre of Australian Aborigines. It occurred at Coniston cattle station, within the Northern Territory and in central Australia, about 300km northwest of Alice Springs.
When did the Coniston Massacre take place?
1928. The Coniston Massacre, Northern Territory, was actually a series of killings of local Aboriginal tribes that took place through the latter part of August and September in 1928.
What was the Coniston massacre?
Coniston massacre was one of the last organized killing of Aborigine Australians in 1928. It was carried out to seek revenge for the killing of a dingo hunter Fredrick Brooks. In the killing spree 31 native Australians were killed. Subsequent trial and injustice led to a broader inquiry and led to seizure of such acts in Australia.
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