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Ben Hall was a successful grazier, and it is unknown why he turned to bushranging. There was an incident when he was falsely accused and arrested for robbery, then acquitted. When he returned to his property he found his stock missing. It is speculated that he then became disillusioned with the 'straight' life, and instead turned to bushranging.
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Was Ben Hall a wild colonial bushranger or convict bolter?
Ben Hall was a wild colonial bushranger, not a convict bolter.
What were Ben Hall's nicknames?
Ben Hall was known as the "Gentleman bushranger" and also as "Bold Ben Hall".
Did Ben Hall rob the Victorian goldfields?
Bushranger Ben Hall was active in New South Wales around Bathurst, Canowindra, Forbes and Grenfell. It has not been reported whether he frequented the Victorian goldfields. Two of Ben Hall's accomplices, Frank Gardiner and John Gilbert, spent time in Victoria in between their adventures in NSW. However, Ben Hall did not join them on any of their Victorian forays. Visit this site for more: www.benhall.net.au/
What did ben hall accomplishments?
Ben hall had lots of achievements
Where did Ben Hall operate?
Ben Hall operated most around the central New South Wales towns of Eugowra, Canowindra and Forbes.
When was Ben Hall - bushranger - born?
Ben Hall - bushranger - was born in 1837.
When did Ben Hall - bushranger - die?
Ben Hall - bushranger - died in 1865.
What is Ben Hall's nationality?
Ben Hall was a bushranger in Australia. He was born in New South Wales in 1837.
Was Ben Hall a wild colonial bushranger or convict bolter?
Ben Hall was a wild colonial bushranger, not a convict bolter.
What were Ben Hall's nicknames?
Ben Hall was known as the "Gentleman bushranger" and also as "Bold Ben Hall".
Was ben hall a bushranger in the goldrush time?
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Did Ben Hall the famous bushranger shoot anyone?
No
Was Ben Hall's father a bushranger?
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How do you spell Ben Hall?
The name of Ben Hall, the bushranger, is spelt "Ben Hall". Unlike many other bushrangers, he did not go by another name.
Which bushranger was hanged by the police Ned Kelly or Ben Hall?
Ned Kelly was hanged. Ben Hall was shot.
Did Ben Hall have a nickname?
Ben Hall was known as "Bold Ben Hall", "Brave Ben Hall", and "The Gentleman Bushranger". Ben Hall (1837-1865) was an Australian bushranger (cowboy outlaw) who became a folk hero when he committed robberies and taunted the law enforcement in New South Wales. He was shot and killed (many believed illegally) as a result of murders by other outlaws.
What date did Ben Hall become a bushranger?
It is unknown when, exactly, Ben Hall became a bushranger. He was born in 1837, and he teamed up with Frank Gardiner in 1862. It is known that, as an adult, he was a successful grazier, so it could be determined that he turned to bushranging some time after he turned 21. This would mean he turned bushranger some time between 1858 and 1862.
