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reward · 1839

A reward of fifty pounds and a free pardon is offered for the apprehension of the bushranger John Hobson, also known as Opossum Jack.

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Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 27th July, 1839. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD; OR, A FREE PARDON. …

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OffenderJohn Hobson
OffenderOpossum Jack
OffenderJohn Hobson alias Opossum Jack
OffenderJohn Hobson
OffenderOpossum Jack
OfficialE. Deas Thomson
LocationSydney
LocationSheffield
LocationEngland
Notice Date27th July, 1839
Previous Notice Date5th June last
Convict Event DateNovember 30, 1837

NSW Government Gazette, No. 435, 24 July 1839.

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