SOSE - English Project

The name’s Jackson King. I’m 15 years old and one of BBC’s youngest employers. I came from an aboriginal descent, to be exact, from the great Pemulwuy. I have been recruited into BBC just for one reason, and that one reason is because my ancestor is a famous indigenous person. My mother used to tell me epic stories about my ancestor, Pemulwuy. Now i will pass on those stories in this diary entry.

Pemulwuy was a brave and independent man and an active, daring leader of his people. Between 1790 and 1802, he led many attacks against colonial farms and settlements, some of which were highly organized, large-scale guerrilla operation. he and his man fought fiercely in a battle in 1797 near the newly settled town of Parramatta.

Despite being continually sought by soldier, Pemulwuy kept eluding them; once he escape from a hospital still in leg irons. he also survive repeated wounds, being hit in one attack by seven bullets! Some indigenous people believed he escape by  turning himself into bird.

Governor king became increasingly frustrated by Pemulwuy. He offered rewards, including a free pardon to any convict who would bring him his head. That happened in 1809; Pemulwuy was murdered. His decapitated head was sent to England to be studied by scientists.  they had heard a lot about the native Australians, but had never seen one. Although glad he was dead, Governor king had a grudging respect for Pemulwuy. He said of him: 'altho' a terrible pest to the colony, he was a brave and independent character and an active, daring leader of his people’.

I hope with this diary entry the indigenous people of of Australia can be more respected.