Various attacks are soon made against the…
1823 CE
In 1822, Wiradjuri warriors attack a station on the Cudgegong River, in which they drive away the stockman, let the cattle out of the yard and kill several of the sheep.
More attacks follow with the murder of convict hut-keepers, scattered herds and speared cattle.
Stockmen are intimidated and will not leave their huts to round up the cattle and bring them in without protection.
The government center at Swallow Creek is soon abandoned in fear of attack.
In late 1823, Windradyne (known as Saturday by the British) is captured for the first time.