‘DREADFUL WRONGS’: WA GOVERNOR APOLOGISES TO NOONGAR PEOPLE FOR 1834 PINJARRA MASSACRE
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✍️ Western Australia's Governor Chris Dawson apologized to the Binjareb/Pindjarup Noongar people for the Pinjarra massacre, which occurred 191 years ago, and acknowledged the pain and suffering caused by his predecessor James Stirling.
👉 The Pinjarra massacre occurred 191 years ago and resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people. 👉 The massacre was a result of conflict over land, food sources, and livestock between white settlers and Indigenous people. 👉 Governor Chris Dawson apologized to the Binjareb/Pindjarup Noongar people for the massacre and acknowledged the pain and suffering caused by his predecessor James Stirling. 👉 The apology was a significant step towards reconciliation and healing for the affected community.
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