Bushranger Collection

NED KELLY/BUSHRANGER/C19
Portrait photograph of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, taken the day before his hanging at the age of 24. Date: 1880

Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett
2654905 Ned Kelly captured by Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 depicting: Edward 'Ned' Kelly (December 1854 - 11 November 1880)
5307913 London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 depicting: Edward 'Ned' Kelly (December 1854 - 11 November 1880) was an Australian bushranger of Irish descent; (add.info)

Ben Travers farce scene, theatrical action photograph. With description, More Dangerous than Leg Theory; Gussie Pogson (Robertson Hare) and Dandy Stratton (Ralph Lynn), Test Match cricketers

Gold escort attacked by Bush Rangers, from The History of Australasia by David Blair
619576 Gold escort attacked by Bush Rangers, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879 (engraving) by English School

Morgan the bushranger enjoying a musical treat (litho)
2780447 Morgan the bushranger enjoying a musical treat (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morgan the bushranger enjoying a musical treat)

Ned Kelly reward poster, 1880 (litho)
2654917 Ned Kelly reward poster, 1880 (litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Ned Kelly (December 1854 - 11 November 1880)

Black Trackers pursuing bushrangers in Australia (engraving)
2654906 Black Trackers pursuing bushrangers in Australia (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Kelly Gang member Steve Hart who died in flames of Glenrowan Hotel
2654901 Kelly Gang member Steve Hart who died in flames of Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

Black Trackers on the trail of bushrangers in Victoria, Australia in 1881 (engraving)
2654904 Black Trackers on the trail of bushrangers in Victoria, Australia in 1881 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Police open fire on the Kelly Gang in the Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (engraving)
2654918 Police open fire on the Kelly Gang in the Glenrowan Hotel, 28 June 1880 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police
2654899 Ned Kelly, wearing his characteristic armour, in final confrontation with police, 28 June 1880 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist

The Bushranger (chromolitho)
1108251 The Bushranger (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bushranger. One of a series of cigarette cards)

Now Ready. Price One Shilling. Martin Cash, The Bushranger of Van Diemen
5914760 Now Ready. Price One Shilling. Martin Cash, The Bushranger of Van Diemens Land in 1843, 1870 (litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Dixson Galleries

Death of Morgan the bush ranger (colour litho)
871972 Death of Morgan the bush ranger (colour litho) by Lambert, George Washington (1873-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Romance of Empire Australia)

Bushrangers, Australian outlaws, rob a gold escort (engraving)
2654900 Bushrangers, Australian outlaws, rob a gold escort (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

The Coach Would Be Held-Up and All The Passengers Robbed, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
The Coach Would Be Held-Up and All The Passengers Robbed, c1908, (c1920). Bushrangers originally referred to escaped convicts from the British colonial settlement, living in the Australian Bush

Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Ned Kelly
The Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly. 1878

The Australian bushranger, Frank Gardiner arrested at Apis Creek, Queensland. 1863

British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Press Photography: British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)

Harry Power, Australian bushranger is captured
The Australian bushranger, Harry Power is captured by Superintendents, Nicholson and Hare. 19th Century

Ned Kellys armour
Armour belonging to the Irish-Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly, considered by some to be a cold-blooded killer, and by others, a folk hero. 19th Century

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"Bushranger: The Infamous Outlaws of C19 Australia" In the wild and lawless land of 19th-century Australia, one name struck fear into the hearts of many - Ned Kelly. This notorious bushranger became a symbol of rebellion against authority and an embodiment of the Australian spirit. One fateful day, Police Constable Kelly and railwayman Jesse Dowsett managed to capture this elusive outlaw, bringing an end to his reign of terror. It was a momentous victory for justice in the face of danger. But Ned Kelly was not alone in his exploits. In a comical twist reminiscent of a Ben Travers farce scene, Test Match cricketers Gussie Pogson and Dandy Stratton found themselves held up by another bushranger named Peters. Such unexpected encounters added excitement to an already thrilling era. The legacy left behind by these outlaws is immortalized in photographs that tell their stories. A haunting death mask captures Ned Kelly's final moments after his execution in 1880, while a reward poster from 1879 serves as a reminder of the constant pursuit for justice. Ned Kelly himself stares defiantly at us through black-and-white photographs taken just days before his hanging, showcasing both his hardened exterior and indomitable spirit. His homemade suit of armor stands as a testament to resourcefulness amidst adversity. But it wasn't only Ned Kelly who roamed these lands; Morgan the it also sought adventure while enjoying musical treats along the way. These tales highlight not only their criminal activities but also their humanity - complex figures navigating life on society's fringes. As we delve into history, we witness Black Trackers relentlessly pursuing these elusive criminals through treacherous terrains - brave individuals dedicated to maintaining order amidst chaos. The legend lives on with each engraving depicting gold escorts under attack or fallen members like Joe Byrne strung up after death.