The following are a few of the
collisions, from authentic documents brought under the notice of this
department, that have happened between settlers and Aborigines, and are
respectfully submitted for the information of the Government.
"CASES. - CHARLES WEDGE AND OTHERS. - Five natives killed and others
wounded at the Grampians.
"AYLWARD AND OTHERS. - Several natives killed and others wounded at the
Grampians. In this case Aylward deposed, 'that there must have been a
great many wounded and several killed, as he saw blood upon the grass,
and in the tea-tree two or three dead bodies.'
"MESSRS. WHYTE'S FIRST COLLISION. - William Whyte deposed that 30 natives
were present, and they were all killed but two, and one of these it is
reported died an hour after of his wounds.
"DARLOT. - One native shot. Two natives shot near Portland Bay by the
servants of the Messrs. Henty.
"HUTTON AND MOUNTED POLICE. - The written report of this case states,
'that the party overtook the aborigines at the junction of the
'Campaspee;' they fired, and it is stated, that to the best of the belief
of the party, five or six were killed.' In the opinion of the
sub-protector a greater number were slain.
