The Forrest River Massacre Remembered

One hundred years after the brutal Forrest River Massacre in Western Australia’s Kimberley, descendants and locals gathered to honor the victims and confront Australia’s painful past. In 1926, at least eleven Aboriginal people were killed and burned, with estimates suggesting up to thirty more disappeared. A violent incident sparked a retaliatory campaign by police and civilians, leaving no convictions. Now, at the centenary, a powerful moment came when WA Police Superintendent John Hutchison publicly acknowledged the massacre as a dark chapter in policing history, expressing no pride in what occurred. For Balanggarra descendant Ronnie Morgan, the apology and recognition brought healing and closure. The event wasn’t about blame, but about unity — acknowledging the past to build a more reconciled future for all Australians. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba2bc0a47968f3a6