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Learn about Frederick Wordsworth Ward, an Australian bushranger who escaped from Cockatoo Island and became the longest-roaming bushranger in history. Find out his early life, crimes, death and legacy.
Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Ward, also known as Captain Thunderbolt, the last of the professional bushrangers in New South Wales. Discover how he became a folk hero and how he was shot by a constable in 1870.
In this article, volunteer Michele Harper examines the life and the legend of the ‘currency lad’ turned bushranger better known as ‘Captain Thunderbolt’. Ward was born in northern New South Wales in 1835, the youngest child of ex-convict Michael Ward and his wife Sophia.
28 de jul. de 2023 · Discover the captivating tale of Captain Thunderbolt, a bushranger whose daring escapades and romanticised image have left an indelible mark on Australian history, capturing the hearts of...
Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Ward, the last professional bushranger in New South Wales. He adopted the name 'Captain Thunderbolt' in the early 1860s and robbed mail-coaches and inns with various companions.
Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Ward, the notorious bushranger who called himself Captain Thunderbolt. Find out how he became a horse-thief, a convict, a rebel and a fugitive in colonial New South Wales.
24 de dic. de 2022 · Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Wordsworth Ward, the notorious bushranger who operated under the alias of Captain Thunderbolt in colonial New South Wales. Discover how he escaped from prison, formed and broke up gangs, and met his tragic end in 1870.
