The Forrest expedition, dangerously short of water…

June 1874 CE

The Forrest expedition, dangerously short of water on June 2, had discovered Weld Springs, "one of the best springs in the colony" according to Forrest.

At Weld Springs on June 13, the party is attacked by a large group of Aborigines, and Forrest is compelled to shoot a number of them.

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Gibson Desert Western Australia Australia View →

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John Forrest View →

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Australia, British View → Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → Western Australia (British colony) View → South Australia (British colony) View →

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Exploration of Australia, European View → Colonization of Australasia, European View →

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Mayhem View → Exploration View → Government View →

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