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Author: Mike Munro Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 1460710657 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 180
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The story of Australia's last bushranging gang - the murderous Kenniffs. Easter Sunday, 1902, deep in the Carnarvon Ranges a police constable and station manager are slain then later incinerated, their remains stuffed into saddlebags. Accused of the ghoulish crime are two members of the bushranging Kenniff gang, fast gaining notoriety as Queensland's equivalent of the Kelly gang. Yet the murders are a bold escalation from the petty fraud, horse stealing and cattle duffing the gang is known for. Starving and exhausted after three long months on the run, the brothers are finally captured, and so the wheels of justice start to turn. The story of the Kenniffs has fascinated Mike Munro for decades - ever since he found out these last bushrangers were his family. If not for Mike's grandfather illegally changing his name in shame from Kenniff to Munro, this major figure in Australian television would be known to us as Mike Kenniff. But who were Mike's relatives? What drove them to their life of crime? And were the brothers really responsible for such terrible murders? In answering these questions Mike Munro takes us back to the dawn of Federation, when bush skills and horsemanship could help outlaws escape the police, when remote pastoralists were vulnerable targets for thieves and marauders, when race and class divides were entrenched - but resented - and when brutal, feckless outlaws faced the ultimate punishment. This is a story that is both gripping and personal, and an insight into an Australia just coming of age. PRAISE FOR THE LAST BUSHRANGERS 'All families have a secret ... but Mike's is a doozy! This touching, TRUE story is a terrific read!' Di Morrissey 'A thoroughly informed, lively and balanced page-turner' Steven Carroll, Sydney Morning Herald
Author: Mike Munro Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 1460710657 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
The story of Australia's last bushranging gang - the murderous Kenniffs. Easter Sunday, 1902, deep in the Carnarvon Ranges a police constable and station manager are slain then later incinerated, their remains stuffed into saddlebags. Accused of the ghoulish crime are two members of the bushranging Kenniff gang, fast gaining notoriety as Queensland's equivalent of the Kelly gang. Yet the murders are a bold escalation from the petty fraud, horse stealing and cattle duffing the gang is known for. Starving and exhausted after three long months on the run, the brothers are finally captured, and so the wheels of justice start to turn. The story of the Kenniffs has fascinated Mike Munro for decades - ever since he found out these last bushrangers were his family. If not for Mike's grandfather illegally changing his name in shame from Kenniff to Munro, this major figure in Australian television would be known to us as Mike Kenniff. But who were Mike's relatives? What drove them to their life of crime? And were the brothers really responsible for such terrible murders? In answering these questions Mike Munro takes us back to the dawn of Federation, when bush skills and horsemanship could help outlaws escape the police, when remote pastoralists were vulnerable targets for thieves and marauders, when race and class divides were entrenched - but resented - and when brutal, feckless outlaws faced the ultimate punishment. This is a story that is both gripping and personal, and an insight into an Australia just coming of age. PRAISE FOR THE LAST BUSHRANGERS 'All families have a secret ... but Mike's is a doozy! This touching, TRUE story is a terrific read!' Di Morrissey 'A thoroughly informed, lively and balanced page-turner' Steven Carroll, Sydney Morning Herald
Author: John Morrison Publisher: Boolarong Press ISBN: 1925522733 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 31
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This is John Morrison’s latest illustrated book in his bushranger series. Read about the exploits of these dashing young men, their poor choices in life and their tragic outcome. John has drawn from multiple sources of historic evidence and added an overlay of folklore, legend and local knowledge. The dramatic images of the landscapes, characters and action round out the text and complete the story of the last great bushrangers – Pat and Jim Kenniff.
Author: Francis Augustus Hare Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 223
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In 'The Last of the Bushrangers: An Account of the Capture of the Kelly Gang' by Francis Augustus Hare, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the Australian outback as they follow the real-life events surrounding the notorious Kelly Gang. Hare's writing style is both vivid and engaging, drawing readers into the world of 19th-century bushrangers with meticulous detail and historical accuracy. The book serves as a valuable piece of Australian literature, shedding light on a significant moment in the country's history. Readers can expect a combination of action, drama, and historical insight throughout the narrative. Francis Augustus Hare, a former police officer, brings a unique perspective to the story, having been directly involved in the capture of the Kelly Gang. His firsthand experience adds a layer of authenticity to the book, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fans of true crime. 'The Last of the Bushrangers' is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history or the fascinating world of notorious outlaws.
Author: Charles E Taylor Publisher: ISBN: 9781925706925 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 264
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Originally serialised around Australia in 1929, this is a romanticized version of the Kelly story, by a writer who interviewed Jim Kelly and several sympathisers at the time. With original drawings by Ray Wenban, and introduced by Gabriel Bergmoser.
Author: Henry Melville Publisher: ISBN: 9781921390319 Category : Bushrangers Languages : en Pages : 42
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In Australia's wild woods, notorious bushrangers rule the land. They'll take a man for every penny and knock his brain from his head without a thought. And with a score to be settled, Bill Fellows and his gang of bushrangers are focused on revenge.
Author: Francis Augustus Hare Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780265396209 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 364
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Excerpt from The Last of the Bushrangers: An Account of the Capture of the Kelly Gang And now, with these few necessary words of ex planation and introduction, let me get at once to my story, and the events which led to my being connected with the capture of the last of the Bushrangers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Mike Munro
Author: Mike Munro
Author: John Morrison
Author: Francis Augustus Hare
Author: Francis Augustus Hare
Author: Francis Augustus Hare
Author: Charles White
Author: Francis Augustus Hare
Author: Charles E Taylor
Author: Henry Melville
Author: Francis Augustus Hare