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Episode 023 - Australian Outlaws Part 4: Captain Moonlite/Moonlight (1842-1879)
Nov 11, 2018 ·
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Captain Moonlite, born Andrew George Scott, is one of Australia's most fascinating bushrangers, known for his colourful and tragic life. Born in 1842 in Ireland, Scott arrived in Australia as...
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Captain Moonlite, born Andrew George Scott, is one of Australia's most fascinating bushrangers, known for his colourful and tragic life. Born in 1842 in Ireland, Scott arrived in Australia as a convict, but it was his transformation into a notorious outlaw that would define his legacy. In the 1870s, after serving his sentence and becoming a preacher, Scott turned to a life of crime, beginning a career as a bushranger.
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life of Captain Moonlite, a bushranger who sought to make his mark on Australia's rugged frontier.
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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life of Captain Moonlite, a bushranger who sought to make his mark on Australia's rugged frontier.
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Sources cited:
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