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Human remains found on Rottnest Island sent to Perth for analysis

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Human remains discovered on Rottnest Island during bus stop construction on Wednesday have been sent to Perth for further analysis. Police Minister Reece Whitby confirmed the identification, emphasizing the need to determine whether the remains are historical or recent. The investigation follows the island's grim history as a prison for Aboriginal men from 1838 to 1931.

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