Mapping Aboriginal massacres makes it time to recognise the colonial wars, say leading historians

By Julie Power
Updated July 6 2017 - 1:56pm, first published 8:30am
Professor Lyndall Ryan says the map is a significant step in the recognition of the periods of violence in Australia’s history. Photo: Supplied
Professor Lyndall Ryan says the map is a significant step in the recognition of the periods of violence in Australia’s history. Photo: Supplied

Almost every Aboriginal clan experienced massacres at the hands of early settlers in the "colonial wars", according to the first stage of a University of Newcastle online mapping project.

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