Black War in Van Diemen's Land/Tasmania (1824–1832)

1. Black War intensifies with settler expansion

   Jan 1, 1824Labels: Van Diemen's, Frontier Violence

   • Britannica
   • Black War
   • NMA

2. Proclamation of Demarcation sets separation line

   Jan 1, 1828Labels: Arthur Proclamation, Boundary Line

   • Demarcation

3. Cape Grim massacre in northwest Tasmania

   Feb 10, 1828Labels: Cape Grim, Van Diemen's

   • Cape Grim

4. Martial law proclaimed in settled districts

   Nov 1, 1828Labels: Martial Law, George Arthur

   • Black War
   • NLA

5. Proclamation boards depict martial law terms

   Nov 1, 1828Labels: Proclamation Boards, Governor Davey

   • NLA
   • Davey Proc

6. Eumarrah captured by a roving party

   Nov 1, 1828Labels: Eumarrah, Roving Party

   • ADB
   • Eumarrah

7. Robinson departs on first “Friendly Mission”

   Feb 3, 1830Labels: George Robinson, Friendly Mission

   • Truganini
   • UTas
   • Robinson

8. Black Line operation begins across settled districts

   Oct 7, 1830Labels: Black Line, George Arthur

   • NMA
   • Black War

9. First exile camp established on Gun Carriage Island

   Mar 1, 1831Labels: Gun Carriage, Exile Camp

   • Wybalenna

10. Relocation to “The Lagoons” on Flinders Island

    Aug 1, 1831Labels: The Lagoons, Flinders Island

    • Wybalenna
    • Aborig Tas

11. Major surrender of Oyster Bay–Big River remnants

    Dec 1, 1831Labels: Oyster Bay, Big River

    • Tongerlon
    • Black War

12. Martial law revoked after prolonged campaign

    Jan 1, 1832Labels: Martial Law, Colonial Authorities

    • Black War

13. Exiles sent from Hobart to Flinders Island

    Jan 7, 1832Labels: Hobart, Flinders Island

    • Tongerlon
    • Black War

14. Death of resistance leader Eumarrah

    Mar 24, 1832Labels: Eumarrah, Launceston

    • ADB
    • Eumarrah