Tedbury facts for kids

Tedbury (born around 1780 in Botany Bay, died 1810 in Parramatta) was a significant Darug Aboriginal Australian leader. He was also known as Tidbury or Tjedboro. Tedbury was involved in many acts of resistance against British colonists. These events happened in the early years of the New South Wales colony. He was the son of a famous warrior and rebel named Pemulwuy.

In 1805, Tedbury was captured. He was brought before the magistrate, Reverend Samuel Marsden, in Parramatta. Tedbury was later released. This happened because other Aboriginal Australians helped capture another person named Musquito.

Tedbury was a friend of John Macarthur. He often visited Macarthur's home, Elizabeth Farm. When Governor Bligh arrested Macarthur in 1808, Tedbury offered to help Macarthur against the governor.

Resistance to Settlers

Tedbury took part in a conflict with a traveler named Tunks in 1809. This happened on Parramatta Road. Reports from that time show Tedbury's strong actions. He used his spear to threaten Tunks. Other people arrived, and Tedbury's group left. This event was one of several similar conflicts.

Attack on Bond Farm

Tedbury was also involved in an attack on a farm. This farm belonged to Thomas Bond. It was located at Georges River. The attack happened on September 26, 1809. A group of Aboriginal people gathered at the farm. They tried to take things, but the settlers fought back. They threw spears, and one spear grazed Mr. F. Meredith's ear. The settlers eventually had to leave the farm.

Tedbury was then involved in another incident. A group took some sheep belonging to Edward Powell. Powell lived on Parramatta Road, Canterbury. Powell and his men tried to find the group. The group escaped, but some of the sheep were found.

Tedbury's Final Days

On February 19, 1810, Tedbury was at a house in Parramatta. He threw a spear at Edward Luttrell's sister. Edward Luttrell then shot Tedbury. Tedbury was hit in the upper lip. He received medical care the next day. This care was from the Assistant Surgeon at Hawkesbury. However, Tedbury died from his wounds some weeks later.

Edward Luttrell was later cleared of any wrongdoing. This decision was made on March 10, 1810. At that time, Tedbury was still alive. Later, in November 1811, Edward's brother was killed. This was seen as a reprisal by Tedbury's fellow Darug people. It was related to ongoing conflicts over land and resources.