Gayiri facts for kids
The Gayiri people, also known as Kairi, are an Aboriginal Australian group from Queensland. They are one of Australia's many First Nations peoples. The Gayiri have a rich history and culture. Their traditional lands are in central Queensland.
Gayiri Traditional Lands
The Gayiri people lived on a large area of land. This area was about 15,285 square kilometers (5,900 square miles). It stretched from the Great Dividing Range near Springsure north to Capella. The Drummond Range was their western border. The Comet and upper Mackenzie (Nogoa) rivers marked their eastern boundaries. This land was important for their way of life.
Gayiri Social Structure
The Gayiri people lived in groups called hordes or clans. These groups shared common ancestors and lived in specific areas. One known clan was the Bimurraburra. They lived around the area of Emerald. This way of organizing helped them manage their land and resources. It also helped them maintain their culture and traditions.
The Cullin-la-ringo Massacre
The Gayiri people were involved in a sad event called the Cullin-la-ringo massacre. This happened in 1861. Some Gayiri men were wrongly accused of stealing cattle. In response, they killed 19 settlers. After this, settlers and native police took terrible revenge. They killed about 370 Gayiri people. This event was a very tragic part of Australian history. It shows the difficult times between Aboriginal peoples and settlers.
