Bushranging Gazette #15
This month we discuss a special event in Tasmania, the end of an era in Glenrowan and an upcoming film that is bound to entertain Bushranger enthusiasts. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #15
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Bushranging Gazette #14
This month’s Gazette features articles about Ned Kelly, Mary Ann Bugg, the Queensland Native Police, bushranging around Sydney, and the launch of new websites for Tasmanian bushrangers. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #14
Bushranging Gazette #13
This month’s gazette features news about tours, exhibitions, books, and various articles from around the web. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #13
Bushranging Gazette #12
This month sees a stack of new book releases and an upcoming stage play. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #12
Bushranging Gazette #11
Welcome to 2022 – in this issue of the gazette we look at upcoming book releases, a tourist attraction getting a second wind, and review the past year. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #11
Bushranging Gazette #10
In this issue we look at the recent passing of two screen legends, an update on the long-awaited Captain Thunderbolt documentary, Christmas gift ideas and more. Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #10
Bushranging Gazette #9
In this month’s gazette we look at the Point Gellibrand sea wall, the National Trust turning Pentridge Prison into a museum, Berrima Gaol for sale, and more… Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #9
Bushranging Gazette #8
Friday, 1 October 2021 Our African Roots This month SBS will be broadcasting a documentary about notable African connections in Australian history. Researched and written by Santilla Chingaipe, the production aims to bring people’s attention to the fact that people of African descent have an important part in Australia’s history. Included among the figures featured in the documentary is John Caesar (more commonly known by the provocative label, “black” Caesar). Caesar will be a figure familiar to most bushranger enthusiasts as he is universally credited as being the first bushranger. Brought out on the first fleet, the large, muscular former-slave … Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #8
Bushranging Gazette #7
Wednesday, 1 September 2021 The Dashing Career Of Australia’s Forgotten ‘Gentleman Bushranger’ It seems appropriate that following the publication on A Guide to Australian Bushranging of James Erskine Calder’s account of the life and bushranging career of Matthew Brady that his story should catch the attention of more mainstream media. Synchronicity saw Nine News publish a condensed account of Brady’s life online mere days after the Calder articles had rolled out on this website. The introduction makes reference to outlaw folk heroes Captain Thunderbolt and Ned Kelly before delving into the story of Tasmania’s greatest outlaw folk hero. But as … Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #7
Bushranging Gazette #6
Sunday, 1 August 2021 The Hobart Magazine The July 2021 issue of The Hobart Magazine features an article by Sarah Aitkin about Rocky Whelan’s cave in Mount Wellington (Kunanyi). For the article, Aidan Phelan (A Guide to Australian Bushranging) was interviewed and provided contextual information about Whelan. You can access the magazine digitally for free online. Jingo Was Born in the Slum Matthew J. J. Thorne, who was the photographer during production of Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang, has released a new book through Jane and Jeremy Publishing titled Jingo was born in the slum. The book … Continue reading Bushranging Gazette #6
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