Descendants honor victims at 100th anniversary of Forrest River massacre
The 100th anniversary of the Forrest River massacre was commemorated with descendants returning to the remote site in northern Western Australia. The 1926 event involved the murder of at least eleven Aboriginal people by police in response to a violent altercation, with historical accounts highlighting a legacy of violence and silence surrounding this dark chapter of Australian history.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 19:15 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
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