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Episode 285 - Musquito the Bushranger (1780-1825)
2023-11-20
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In the early 19th century, Musquito, a First Nations bushranger, defied British colonial rule in Australia. Born around 1780, he was transported to Tasmania as a convict in 1824. Escaping captivity, he joined forces with Black Jack, another warrior, and led a group of dispossessed First Nations people in guerrilla warfare against settlers.
Their audacious raids terrorized colonists, thanks to Musquito's unrivaled knowledge of the terrain, but he couldn't live forever. His execution in January 1825 marked the end of his unique chapter in Australian bushranging history.
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the exciting life of this bushranger and ask: "Bushranger, or Freedom Fighter?"
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
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Their audacious raids terrorized colonists, thanks to Musquito's unrivaled knowledge of the terrain, but he couldn't live forever. His execution in January 1825 marked the end of his unique chapter in Australian bushranging history.
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the exciting life of this bushranger and ask: "Bushranger, or Freedom Fighter?"
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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