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John Gilbert became a bushranger in the mid-19th century due to a combination of poverty, a harsh penal system, and a desire for freedom. After being convicted of theft and sentenced to transportation in Australia, he, like many others, turned to bushranging as a way to survive and resist colonial authority. The allure of wealth and notoriety, along with the camaraderie of other outlaws, further motivated his choice to become a bushranger. Ultimately, his life of crime was marked by both rebellion against societal constraints and a quest for personal autonomy.

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