A Nest of Hornets: The Massacre of the Fraser Family at Hornet Bank Station, Central Queensland, 1857, and Related Events
| Title | A Nest of Hornets: The Massacre of the Fraser Family at Hornet Bank Station, Central Queensland, 1857, and Related Events |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1982 |
| Authors | Reid, Gordan Stephen |
| Number of Pages | 235 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| City | Melbourne |
| Abstract | This book analyzes the violent conflict that took place in 1857 between the Jiman tribe and white settlers in Queensland. It provides background information on the conflict and describes early contact between the Jiman and the settlers. It also looks at the aftermath of the massacre at Hornet Bank Station and the beginnings of 'Native Police' to monitor the actions of the native people of Queensland. |
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