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Bushrangers attack Keightley home in early 1800s tale
In a dramatic encounter near Bathurst on October 24 1803 five bushrangers burst into the Keightley residence. Keightley and Dr Pechey defend with limited arms as bullets fly. After a tense standoff the outlaw party demands a ransom of £500 for the hostage’s life, to be paid via Keightley’s wife. The tale pauses with plans to secure funds and continue the confrontation.
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Keightley
Dr. Pechey
Mr. Keightley
Mr. Keightney
Tad
Mr. Keaglither
Dr. Pedhwy
Hall
Ous
Bey Wereteli
Vantie
Savas
Cone
Giul
Pechey
Rockley
Burke
Gilbert
Mickey
Burke van Mead
Vane