Journeys
Robinson and Gellibrand's travels through Victoria.

1. In extract one the view is expressed that the "higher race" had the right to take possession of the land. What else was proposed that should take place for Aboriginal people?

2. Was it felt that Aboriginal people would survive?

3. In looking at the statement, "there could be no doubt that it was a stigma upon the colony that nothing had been done for these unfortunate natives." What do you think were the main concerns of Mr. McCombie?

4. The statement by John Pascoe Falkner is very revealing. What was his view of the situation?

5. What was Mr Miller's view?

6. What was Mr. Heales' view?

7. What did the Aboriginal Natives Protection Bill establish?

8. What was the immediate effect of the Aborigines Protection Act (1886)