It remains the largest massacre of white settlers by Aborigines in Australian history , and a pivotal moment in the frontier wars in Queensland .
The Cullin - la - ringo massacre or Wills Tragedy occurred north of modern - day Springsure in Central Queensland on 17 October 1861 .
It remains the largest massacre of white settlers by Aborigines in Australian history , and a pivotal moment in the frontier wars in Central Queensland .
The Cullin - la - ringo massacre or Wills Tragedy occurred north of modern - day Springsure in Central Queensland on 17 October 1861 .