Commonwealth protection sought for land where 18 Aboriginals were massacred in 1826

Matthew Kelly
Updated July 12 2020 - 1:13pm, first published December 2 2018 - 9:00am
Looking back in time: Ravensworth Homestead circa 1894. Photo shows one time owner Mrs Hill holding a baby.
Looking back in time: Ravensworth Homestead circa 1894. Photo shows one time owner Mrs Hill holding a baby.

A stretch of the Upper Hunter where 18 Aboriginals were slaughtered in the 1820s could be protected from mining if a landmark Commonwealth application to have the area declared culturally significant succeeds.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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