1843: Bushranger Martin Cash Captured After Shooting a Constable Dead in Hobart
On 29 August 1843, notorious bushranger Martin Cash was captured in Hobart after venturing into the town in search of his former partner, Bessie, who had taken up with another man. Read more →
1863: Fred Lowry Shot at Cook’s Vale Creek: The Bushranger Who Died Game
Police raided a public house at Cook’s Vale Creek, New South Wales, on 29 August 1863, where bushranger Fred Lowry emerged armed with two revolvers and exchanged gunfire with Senior-Sergeant Stephenson. Read more →
1870: William Brown Hanged at Toowoomba Gaol for Robbery Under Arms
William Brown, also known as Bertram, was hanged at Toowoomba Gaol on 29 August 1870 for robbery under arms at Mangalore. Read more →
