A Brave Convict
. *4 Plymouth telegrajn of JunerSOth states : — While a gang; -of twenty-five convicts wereyat-work : here, one of their [number -threw a large stone at theJßolitary^Vy ar ler, which struck him on the head, inflicting a stunning - blow, Ihe entire- gang then- rushed for him. A life convict mimed Stevens out.stripped the others and seized the ,WarderY rifle and ammunition and fired upon the advancing convicts, six of whom he seriously wounded, when his ammunition was exhausted. Stevens clubbed five others with his rifle, and when assistance arrived he was completely exhausted. Details of the affair were promptly reported to the (Spveruinent, and the Home Secretary gave orders that Stevens be immediately released from prisou and rewarded. When the good news was made known to Stevens be fainted.
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 33, 30 August 1884, Page 3
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129A Brave Convict Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 33, 30 August 1884, Page 3
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