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As It Happened: WA News on Tuesday, October 28

At the Pinjarra remembrance service, Governor Dawson will deliver an apology for James Stirling's actions during the 1834 massacre, addressing descendants and Traditional Owners.
On October 28, 1834, Stirling's party of 25 men ambushed a Nyungar camp on the Murray River, killing unarmed men, women and children with death estimates ranging from at least 15 to 80.
Retracing Stirling's steps, Dawson examined State Library and National Archives records and will present Stirling's olive tree, plant a local jarrah at Government House, and distribute a Perth Mint medallion marked `truth, healing and growth`.
The State Government said it welcomes the apology, with Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Don Punch attending the service on behalf of Premier Roger Cook.
As part of truth-telling, Chris Dawson said the apology acknowledges the truth and that truth-telling does not end today, with officials calling it a significant step toward reconciliation for the Bindjareb Noongar people and Traditional Owners.

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