Aborigines of Van Diemen's Land, 1830-1840 - Page 165
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not perceiving that he stood on the edge of the bank, he fell backwards with his head foremost into the River, This caused the tribe to set up a loud laugh, which so enraged annoyed the Chief that he flew in a mighty passion, stamped his feet on the ground, that he cried to Mrs Jones "as for you mam ma-am, I'll put you into the b-y river - I"ll burn your hut ma-am". He is described as a fine looking tall man, and by his speaking English, it was supposed that he belonged to one of those tribes who had frequently had intercourse with the colonists.
In February 1830 the Committee advised the suspension of Martial law at the suggestion of Mr Robinson, who was then proceeding with his conciliatory mission. The colonists were struck with the consternation at this unexpected proposition. Letters ran in every day, and the Outrages of the Blacks exceeded all that had been heard of before. The settlers could not comprehend for what reason they were to be