Locations in the life of Merriman.

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Colonial Violence.

Merryman is said to have been one of the party concerned in the murder of Mr Faithful's men some years earlier.

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Colonial Violence.

Aboriginal group, armed with guns, raid Mackay's station. Horses killed, hut burned down and wheat destroyed in a 2 day siege. According to news reports the group included 'Jacky, Winberri and Billy Hamilton'. According to Dr Mackay's statement to Chief Protector Robinson, the leader was Merriman.

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Colonial Violence.

Merryman visited the races at Albury. He was on good terms with whites and greeted many but became aggressive after drinking too much.

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Colonial Violence.

After drinking at the races, Merryman returned to his camp and killed his wife with a tomahawk. Location is not precise as there is no indication of where or in what direction the camp was.

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Colonial Violence.

Merryman was captured and forwarded to Goulbourn to await his trial.

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Colonial Violence.

Merryman eluded the police but was eventually captured. Location unknown, but in the vicinity of Albury.

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Colonial Violence.

After drinking at the races Merryman assualted a white woman in a hut on the outskirts of Albury. The location is not precise as there is no indication of which direction outside Albury, etc.

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