Hornet Creek Station 1857

1857 – Massacre of the Yeeman clan,Taroom.

Ongoing violence occurs between the Yeeman people and Hornet Bank Station. William Fraser begins a campaign of extermination in retaliation for the deaths of his family. The Yeeman tribe and language group is wiped out. Fraser is not charged for the killing of over 100 Aborigines.

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  1. Paul John Fraser Reply
    Fraser family 300 year curse

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