Battle of Parramatta
- When
- 1797
- Where
- Parramatta; Northern Farms; Sydney region
- Episodes
- 3
In March 1797, Bidjigal warriors led by Pemulwuy fought armed British settlers and soldiers of the New South Wales Corps in a frontier battle associated with Parramatta, following raids on the Northern Farms.
Episodes
- Raids on the Northern Farms
In early 1797, Pemulwuy led Aboriginal warriors in raids on the Northern Farms, seizing food and provisions before the battle.
- Pemulwuy's Post-Battle Reputation
After the battle, Pemulwuy was regarded as invincible to British firearms and linked to subsequent food raids on British farms.
- Battle of Parramatta
Pemulwuy led Bidjigal warriors against British settlers and New South Wales Corps soldiers in a March 1797 frontier battle.
Background and detail
Background. In early 1797, large groups of Aboriginal warriors led by Pemulwuy conducted a series of raids on the Northern Farms, commandeering food and provisions. This activity formed the immediate context for the confrontation that followed in March of that year.
Forces and Participants. The Aboriginal side was led by Pemulwuy, a Bidjigal resistance leader, who commanded a group of Bidjigal warriors estimated at up to 100. They faced armed British settlers together with soldiers of the New South Wales Corps.
Outcome and Aftermath. A number of British men were wounded and killed, while numerous Aboriginal people were killed and many others wounded. After the battle, Pemulwuy gained a reputation among Aboriginal people of being invincible to British firearms and was thought to have organised later raids on British farms to obtain food.
People involved
- Pemulwuy · Aboriginal resistance leader who led the Bidjigal warriors
Sources
- Battle of Parramatta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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