About the book
A DOUBLE MURDER BY THE BLACKS. Another double murder! Late last night news was brought to town of the murder of a gentleman named Meredith and his man…’ 1864
John Raynor, who was arrested last week for the murder of the man whose body was found in the Acacia dam, near Muttaburra, committed suicide last evening by cutting his throat with a knife which the constable had lent him to eat his meals with. …’ 1880
Harry Morant, the young fellow to whom we alluded vaguely last week as having been charged with obtaining money from a man named Samuels, at Muttaburra, by means of false pretences, was again brought up in custody…’
As you peruse each entry, think of these people, many who came from overseas and ventured straight to this western district. Some of their families never knowing what became of them. These individuals opened up our great Central Western Queensland.
Editions of The Spirits of Bowen Downs
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781925046793
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A DOUBLE MURDER BY THE BLACKS. Another double murder! Late last night news was brought to town of the murder of a gentleman named Meredith and his man…’ 1864
John Raynor, who was arrested last week for the murder of the man whose body was found in the Acacia dam, near Muttaburra, committed suicide last evening by cutting his throat with a knife which the constable had lent him to eat his meals with. …’ 1880
Harry Morant, the young fellow to whom we alluded vaguely last week as having been charged with obtaining money from a man named Samuels, at Muttaburra, by means of false pretences, was again brought up in custody…’
As you peruse each entry, think of these people, many who came from overseas and ventured straight to this western district. Some of their families never knowing what became of them. These individuals opened up our great Central Western Queensland.
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What is The Spirits of Bowen Downs about?
A DOUBLE MURDER BY THE BLACKS. Another double murder! Late last night news was brought to town of the murder of a gentleman named Meredith and his man…’ 1864
John Raynor, who was arrested last week for the murder of the man whose body was found in the Acacia dam, near Muttaburra, committed suicide last evening by cutting his throat with a knife which the constable had lent him to eat his meals with. …’ 1880
Harry Morant, the young fellow to whom we alluded vaguely last week as having been charged with obtaining money from a man named Samuels, at Muttaburra, by means of false pretences, was again brought up in custody…’
As you peruse each entry, think of these people, many who came from overseas and ventured straight to this western district. Some of their families never knowing what became of them. These individuals opened up our great Central Western Queensland.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Spirits of Bowen Downs?
History and Archaeology > History
Where can I read a sample of The Spirits of Bowen Downs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781925046793
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Spirits of Bowen Downs?
Louise Moloney
Who is the Publisher of the book The Spirits of Bowen Downs?
Boolarong Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Spirits of Bowen Downs is available as paperback(ISBN 9781925046793)