Journey Through Justice: From Mile Creek to Marlkrieg

This chapter traces the legal evolution in New South Wales from early convict days to the challenges faced in providing justice for Indigenous populations. It highlights the struggles of Attorney General John Hubert Plunkett in seeking convictions in the Mile Creek massacre case and the advancements in allowing Indigenous witnesses to testify. The chapter also delves into significant court decisions, including the Marlkrieg massacre trials and the infamous shark arm murder of 1935.