Rebels & outlaws
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Bushrangers
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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.
In the harsh Australian bush, police enlisted the skills of Indigenous locals who could 'read' the land.
He was one of Victoria's most daring bushmen, and the inspiration behind Ned Kelly's criminal career.
Moody, restless and senselessly brutal, he was one of Victoria's most notorious bushrangers.
Ned Kelly's passionate letter to the press offered a rare insight into his feelings.
The drama surrounding the Kelly Gang's capture added further intrigue to their fascinating story.
This treasured historical icon symbolises the spirit of the Victorian bushranger and his gang.
The 'science' of phrenology offered a fascinated public a window into Ned Kelly's mind.
It's no surprise that rebellious, wild Ellen Kelly was the mother of the famous bushranger Ned Kelly.
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