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Download or read book John Batman and the Aborigines written by Alastair Heriot Campbell and published by Malmsbury, Australia : Kibble Books. This book was released on 1987 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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