Colonial England's Impact On Aboriginal Society

In 1788, the British established a convict outpost on the shores of Sydney Harbour (later this date will be remarked as the start of Australian colonial era). This had far reaching and devastating impacts on the Aboriginal communities including Darug, Gandangara and Tharawal Aboriginal people who suffered significantly from the occupation and appropriation of their traditional lands. Between 1788 and 1900, the Aboriginal population was reduced by 90%. Three main reasons for this were the introduction of new diseases earlier unknown in the Continent, loss of land and loss of people because of colonial ambitions of the Europeans. Particularly Darug, Gandangara and Tharawal communities suffered significantly after 1814 when British started moving