Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 34 - Fleeing to New South Wales

Historical information

Plunging into the deep water O'Day swims with his horse to the colony of New South Wales where he may live as a free man on his property Brightons.
However he has already been convicted, in absentia, of evading customs duty. Since the cattle were not impounded this tax could not be calculated, but O'Day is now a wanted man in Victoria with a fine of £1000 on his head.

Significance

The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.

Physical description

Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 34

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