bushrangers (Meaning)

bushrangers

frontiersman, woodsman, an outlaw living in the bush

The notorious Ned Kelly and his gang of bushrangers terrorized southeastern Australia in the 19th century.
The bushrangers often targeted wealthy landowners and travelers, robbing and kidnapping them for ransom.
The bushrangers had a reputation for boldness and ruthlessness, using violence and intimidation to get what they wanted.
The government dispatched special police units to apprehend the bushrangers, leading to numerous shootouts and captures.
The legend of the bushrangers has been romanticized in literature, film, and folklore, portraying them as both criminals and folk heroes.
The bushrangers' exploits gave rise to the term "bushranging," which refers to armed robbery in the Australian outback.
The bushrangers often hid out in remote forested areas, making them difficult for the authorities to track down.
Some bushrangers, such as Captain Starlight, gained a degree of public sympathy due to their perceived Robin Hood-esque qualities.
The bushranger era in Australia ended in the late 19th century as modern policing methods and increased settlement made it more difficult for outlaws to operate.
The bushrangers remain a fascinating part of Australian history, symbolizing a time of lawlessness and adventure in the untamed wilderness.

frontiersman, woodsman, an outlaw living in the bush

explorers,woodsmen, mountain men, colonizers, homesteaders, pathfinders, settlers, colonists, colonials,frontiersmen

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The notorious Ned Kelly and his gang of bushrangers terrorized southeastern Australia in the 19th century.

The bushrangers often targeted wealthy landowners and travelers, robbing and kidnapping them for ransom.

The bushrangers had a reputation for boldness and ruthlessness, using violence and intimidation to get what they wanted.

The government dispatched special police units to apprehend the bushrangers, leading to numerous shootouts and captures.