The true story of Jimmy Governor / Laurie Moore & Stephan Williams
- Bib ID:
- 2522039
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Moore, Laurie, 1942-
- Description:
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- Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2001
- xi, 227 p., [16] p. of plates. : ill., maps, ; 23 cm
- ISBN:
- 1865084816 (paperback)
- Summary:
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A descendant of one of Jimmy Governor's captors, the author conducted extensive research and field trips, and spoke to descendants of the Governor family to write his book: the story of the events leading to the death of nine people, and the chase of two men by more than 2000 police and civilians.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliography p. 215-217.
- Subject:
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- Governor, Jimmy, 1875-1901
- Bushrangers -- New South Wales -- Biography
- Aboriginal Australians -- New South Wales -- Biography
- History - Biographies - Indigenous
- Weapons
- Race relations - Racism - Stereotyping
- Crime - Bushrangers and outlaws
- Wiradjuri people (D10) (NSW SI55-07)
- Gamilaraay / Gamilaroi / Kamilaroi people (D23) (NSW SH55-12)
- Wonnarua / Wanaruah people (S63) (NSW SI56-01)
- Barrington (NSW N Coast SH56-14)
- Gulgong (N NSW SI55-04)
- Warrumbungle Range (N NSW SH55-16)
- Singleton (NSW N Coast SI56-01)
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Williams, Stephan
- Copyright:
-
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2001
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