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Category: Creative Writing

Bushrangers, Creative Writing, Feature, Key Events, Matthew Brady, Tasmanian Bushrangers, The Bolters1 Comment

James McCabe, Murder and Rum

October 11, 2021October 2, 2021 AJFPhelan56

The bushranger, James McCabe, who had for a considerable stretch been Matthew Brady’s right-hand man, eventually left the gang after one of their most successful raids, that being on the property of George Meredith at Little Swan Port in October … Continue reading James McCabe, Murder and Rum

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“Dan Kelly’s Account of Chesney Vale”

September 13, 2018March 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

Being a young man with large hands and strong arms you’d think I was perfect for brick laying but alas it was not for me. I tried to help Ned out on a job but the job just wasn’t suited … Continue reading “Dan Kelly’s Account of Chesney Vale”

Creative Writing, Daniel Morgan, Feature, The Kelly Gang2 Comments

Memories of Morgan

August 8, 2018March 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

Ned Kelly’s plan at Glenrowan was as audacious as it was horrific and every moment that the police special didn’t appear brought things closer to disaster, so in this climate of tension Joe and Ned snatch a moment for contemplation… Continue reading Memories of Morgan

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