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bob10
26th October 2017, 07:24 PM
They brought with them the Fenian five. More about them later.

On this day in history: Australia's last convict ship docks - Australian Geographic (http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/on-this-day/2011/12/on-this-day-australias-last-convict-ship-docks)

bob10
26th October 2017, 07:32 PM
The Fenian five, a story straight out of Hollywood. Except it is true. The story of what they became in America is even more astounding, if I find it I will post.

The Most Audacious Australian Prison Break of 1876
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History | Smithsonian (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-most-audacious-australian-prison-break-of-1876-1804085/)

bob10
26th October 2017, 07:59 PM
This is one hell of a story, I'm willing to bet most West Australians have no idea about it.

The Catalpa Rescue - Hidden History - YouTube (https://youtu.be/1Fm8dQZXzdA)