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.
Records for John Gilbert's birth have not been located, but he was believed to have been born in either 1840 or 1842.
He worked as a jockey before he joined the Hall - Gilbert gang.
because he wanted to help his family with money
probably for the thrill of it and also so he wouldn't get caught by the police
Australia's first bushranger, John 'Black' Caesar, became a bushranger after he escaped custody as a convict after he was punished for stealing food. He began bushranging and stealing food from settlers when he discovered how difficult it was to hunt and catch wild animals in Australia.
he became a bushranger in 1868
He became a bushranger as an influence of his aliance.
Joe Byrne became a Bushranger because, he wanted to be a bushranger!
Australia's first bushranger, John 'Black' Caesar, was shot and killed by a bounty hunter on 15 February 1796 .
becuase dumbledore asked hime too
He became a bushranger because his friend convinced him to murder a man and steal his money.
beacuse he was sad