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The Council records a protest against the sentiments expressed by the Surveyor-General regarding the necessity of bloodshed during an expedition on the Darling River, while acknowledging his actions were for the safety of his party.

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These just, humane, and politic views should not be weakened by any apparent indifference on the part of this Council …

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Recorded in this notice

OfficialGovernor
PersonBlacks
LocationDarling
Notice Date24th October
Notice Date17th December
Correspondence Date19th September, 18:35

NSW Government Gazette, No. 259, 21 January 1837.