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Bushrangers

In the Victorian bush, one type of criminal reigned supreme: the tough and ruthless bushranger.

Despite all their crimes against police and the general population, Victoria's outlaws have always ignited public fascination and sometimes sympathy. From Dan ‘Mad Dog' Morgan to Ned Kelly, the bushranger is an icon of 19th century life in the bush.

Learn who these men (and occasionally women) were, what they did, and why they had such a huge impact on Victoria's criminal history.


 
'Duff children lost for 9 days in bush'
Power the Bushranger
Daniel Morgan, bushranger
Jerilderie Letter, p. 42
Burnt body lying on a sheet of bark
Ned Kelly's armour and rifle
Death mask of Ned Kelly
Mrs Kelly and two granddaughters


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