John Batman and the Aborigines

Alastair Heriot Campbell

Kibble Books, 1987 - Social Science - 270 pages

Describes conflict and violence in Tasmania, including Ben Lomond massacre; lifestyle of Woiwurung tribe and social organization of tribes around Port Phillip; detailed discussion of circumstances surrounding alleged signing of Treaty; attitude of British Government towards settlement and indigenous rights; role of Port Phillip Association; instances of contact and conflict with settlers appear throughout.

Contents

• The Batmans in Parramatta: 7
• A New Start in Tasmania: 15
• 5: 27
• 6: 37
• 7: 45
• Exile of the Tasmanians: 54
• The Aborigines of Port Phillip: 71
• Batman Explores Port Phillip: 84
• 12: 92
• 13: 100
• 14: 113
• 15: 120
• 16: 138
• 17: 155
• Conflict with the Aborigines: 163
• 19: 169
• 20: 178
• Missions and Massacres: 196
• 23: 215
• The Fate of Batmans Family: 224
• Abbreviations: 233
• Bibliography: 255

Bibliographic information

• Title: John Batman and the Aborigines
• Author: Alastair Heriot Campbell
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Kibble Books, 1987
• Original from: the University of Virginia
• Digitized: Apr 7, 2009
• ISBN: 0908150091, 9780908150090
• Length: 270 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Australian & Oceanian Studies; Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family