Some statistics, which have lately been published, of bushranging in New South Wales during the last few years, show to what extent that institution has grown in the sister colony. Since June, 1564, 11 members of the police have been shot dead by bushrangers, and 16 been wounded by firearms in attempts to capture them. 15 other persons have also been shot at and wounded by bushrangers, in the last four years. Of some of the principal bf. fenders during the past five years, three have been executed (exclusive of the Garkes, since hung), seven have been shot dead, one is supposed to have been murdered by felons, aud eight are now undergoing long .terms of imprisonment. A return of offences, committed by Thomas Clarke (outlawed 31st May, ,1866) shows that he has forty --five offences; " such as horse-stealing robbery under arms, shooting, and murder, recorded against him. .The .-numbel; registered against his brother, JchuClavke, is twenty-eight.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 170, 23 July 1867, Page 2
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