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What was the Pinjarra Massacre?

The Pinjarra Massacre was a violent conflict that occurred on October 28, 1834, in Western Australia, where British settlers attacked a Bindjareb Noongar encampment. The exact number of victims is unknown, with estimates varying from 11 to 80 people. Only one member of the colonial party died during the event.