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'Ben Hall, sometimes referred to as the “gentleman bushranger”, was the son of poor ex-convicts. His early adult life held promise though; he was hard-working and well respected. He had a family and a partnership in his own cattle station. Then a series of misfortunes befell Hall and his path crossed that of the notorious bushranger Frank Gardiner. Influenced by Gardiner and his gang, Ben Hall entered into a life of crime. During his three years as a bushranger, Hall and his gang committed hundreds of robberies, many of which were violent. For a time, however, Hall had the support of the public, who respected his daring and courage and admired him for outwitting the police. This book tells the story of Ben’s life, his notorious exploits as a bushranger and the events that lead to his ultimate betrayal and death.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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For primary-school readers.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Dyslexic edition.
Works about this Work
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Ben Hall by Jane Smith
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2015;
— Review of Ben Hall 2014 single work biography
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Ben Hall by Jane Smith
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Buzz Words , August 2015;
— Review of Ben Hall 2014 single work biography