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Notorious bushrangers Gilbert and Dus hunted near Binatone Greek
Friday night May 12 1863 Senior Constable G Hales led constables King Hall and Bright to John Kelly’s house near Binatone Greek after information that Gilbert and Dus were there. A gunfight ensued. Kelly and family briefly confronted. the bushrangers escaped toward Julian’s station after police fired and Kelly’s party defended their premises. Gilbert later died at Mavens. Dus was captured later and hanged.
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