New reserves are created in response to high demand

1860-1890 New reserves are created in response to high demand from Aboriginal people for land. The majority are located in areas chosen by Aboriginal people. Most of these new reserves (27 out of 32 created after 1860) are the result of Aborigines demands for reoccupation of their land. For example, Aboriginal people had always spent time at La Perouse, travelling up from the south coast for the fish. In the Upper Hunter Valley, this leads to the establishment of Aboriginal people on reserves at Caroona and St Clair. (Cathleen Inkpin, "Making Their Gospel Known p36)