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In 1847, Mark killed an
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Around 50 Aboriginal people were killed by Mark's gang, most of whom were peaceful people who were employed on the local pastoral stations such as
Umbercollie, Broomfield, Callandoon and Carbucky. The killings were mostly done at night when the victims were sleeping and a significant proportion were
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Eventually several members of his group were arrested but Marks himself evaded capture and left the district. None of those arrested were found guilty of any offence. Mark's actions were important in the New South Wales
Government's decision to form a
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There are no schools in Goodar. The nearest primary schools are
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James Mark was infamous due to a campaign of slaughter he perpetrated on the local
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Suburb of Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia
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52:GPX (all coordinates)
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511:28.4720°S 150.1284°E
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836:Queensland
783:20 October
678:31 October
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905:Coolmunda
754:5 October
555:Education
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975:Moonie
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