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Australian Bushranging Chronicles From Gardiner’s Gang
Continued report details a confrontation at Brewer's shanty where Davis was shot by Detective Lyons, then captured. It describes Gardiner's split forces, decoy tactics, station robberies, and the use of bush telegraphy to elude authorities, with commentary on loyal settlers and a pasted letter from Gardiner claiming innocence.
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Brewer's Shanty
Davis
Lyons
Gardiner
Crowther
Croaker
Mr. Pring
Yass
Marengo
Tam
Johnny Gilburt
Ituelf
Greelances
Gruse
Fish River
Abercromble Ranges
Uc Lavels
Pearosly
Lavela
Stridenty
Dante
Bentick Morrell
Her
Lambing Flat
MLB
Burrangong Miver
Loonteo
Horsington
Slewitt
Uleo
Mr. Torpy
Mr. Greig