Patrick Walsh
Patrick Walsh is decended from European settlers who have lived and farmed in the Western District of Victoria for more than 150 years. This submission includes an extract of Mr Walsh's family memoir Milking our Memories: 150 years of the Walshs of Walshs Road South Purrumbete. In the extract, Mr Walsh shows that settlers like the Walshs a) "were not the first to settle or farm the area, b) that we benefited from the displacement and extermination of the First Peoples of the area and c) were largely ignorant of this history as little or nothing was passed down through home, school or church until now."
This file contains sensitive material that discusses Land Injustice.
You can also read our to help manage any feelings of distress.
Truth-teller consent
Contact us about this submission
Contact us if you’d like to discuss this submission.
Similar submissions
Explore submissions from other witnesses that discuss similar topics.
Catholic Archdiocese Of Melbourne
This Submission is provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in response to the request for information provided by the Yoorrook Justice Commi... more
Prof. Mark G. Brett
Prof. Mark G. Brett's paper, "Reinventing Waste Land as a Colonial Legal Fiction," explores the historical development of the concept of waste land fr... more
Barbary Clarke
Barbary Clarke and Jason Clarke, descendants of Alfred Deakin and William John Turner, also known as Big Clarke, discuss aspects of their family's his... more
Anonymous 1497
Anonymous 1497 acknowledges the brutal colonisation of Victoria and its lasting negative impacts. They found their education on First Nations history... more
Reports and Recommendations
Read the official reports and recommendations of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Yoorrook for Transformation
Third Interim Report: A five-volume comprehensive reform report presenting evidence and findings on systemic injustices, and specific recommendations for meaningful change to transform the future.
Truth Be Told
An official public record that documents First Peoples experiences since colonisation, preserves crucial testimonies for future generations and creates an enduring resource for education and understanding.
Recommendations for change
Yoorrook Justice Commission’s recommendations for truth-telling, justice, and systemic reform in Victoria.
