#OTD in 1830 – The “Wild Colonial Boy” is shot dead in a gun battle with police at Campbelltown, Sydney.

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On this date in 1830, The “Wild Colonial Boy” is shot dead in a gun battle with police at Cambelltown, Sydney. Contrary to the popular song, “The Wild Colonial Boy” was John Donohue, transported from Ireland in 1824. This version was outlawed as seditious, so the name in the song was changed to Jack Doolan. […]

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#OTD in 1830 – The “Wild Colonial Boy” is shot dead in a gun battle with police at Campbelltown, Sydney.

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1830 – The “Wild Colonial Boy” is shot dead in a gun battle with police at Cambelltown, Sydney. Contrary to the popular song, “The Wild Colonial Boy” was John Donohue, transported from Ireland in 1824.

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