AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINE
FOUGHT AT TRAFALGAR
Mow many of us are aware than an Australian aborigine fought with Nelsen’s Fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar? This colony had only been settled for about 16 years when that famous battle was won by England's great naval genius. The native was considered a very gentlemanly person and held the rank of second captain of the foretop on Nelson’s ship. H.M.S. Victory.
Many people will perhaps be inclined to doubt this fact, which, however, can be verified by consulting the records at the Mitchell Library.
The “abo” was promoted for his wonderful fighting abilities. —E. 8.8. in Sydney “Morning Herald.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 November 1939, Page 8
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106AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINE Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 November 1939, Page 8
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