bushrangers

Bushrangers were outlaws in Australia, mostly during the 19th century, who hid in the wilderness to escape law enforcement. Often motivated by poverty or rebellion, they engaged in activities like stealing cattle, robbery, and sometimes violence. Their actions made them notorious figures, capturing public imagination and folklore, similar to Western outlaws in America. Bushrangers operated mainly in rural and remote areas, leveraging the challenging terrain for cover. While some were seen as criminals, others became symbols of defiance against authority, influencing Australian cultural history.