Curiosity and conflict
Skip to 24 mins and watch about how the settlers feared the indigenious fighter, Pemulwuy
Many aboriginal leaders were presented with gorgets or breastplates to mark their status as leaders of the Aboriginal community and importance within the wider community of Sydney.
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Click the image to read about how Aboriginal Breast
plates were an important part of Aboriginal-white relations during
the early settlement period of Australia. This one was awarded to Timothy,
Chief of Merricumbene' in 1840.
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Click on the above two images to learn about the 'Batman Deed', a 'treaty' drawn up by John Batman, an entrepreneur, and the local Aboriginal tribes to 'purchase' land from them. Many people believe that this was significant act in that it sought to recognise Aboriginal land rights.