Battle_of_Parramatta
Battle of Parramatta
1797 battle of the Australian Frontier Wars
The Battle of Parramatta was a battle of the Australian Frontier Wars which occurred at Parramatta in March 1797.[2] In the conflict, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy led a group of Bidjigal warriors, estimated to be up to 100, against armed British settlers and soldiers of the New South Wales Corps. A number of British were wounded and killed, numerous Aboriginal people were killed with many others wounded. Pemulwuy himself was wounded and placed into custody.[3][4]