The men who drove cattle for a living were usually called cowhands, drovers, or stockmen. Many Aborigines were employed as stockmen by local station owners. "graziers" (Australia & U.K.), or simply "stockmen". It was first settled by miners and stockmen in the early 1860s. Employees are known as stockmen, jackaroos and ringers rather than cowboys. For many years, Aussies have been valued by stockmen for their versatility and trainability. Two of Macarthur's stockmen were killed on the farm by natives in 1805. In inland Australia, the skills of Aboriginal stockmen became highly regarded. Eyre, with his livestock and eight stockmen, arrived in Adelaide in July 1838. High country stockmen followed who used the Snowy Mountains for grazing during the summer months. Stockmen, especially ringers, may be seasonal employees. Many suspect this massacre was also committed by the same stockmen. This style of coat originated in Australia as workwear for stockmen. Today, it is used primarily by stockmen. Experienced stockmen are an essential part of the crew.