Episode 51: William Buckley, Escaped Convict

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, explore the story of William Buckley, a convict who was transported to Australia only to make a daring escape and live amongst the local indigenous population for decades.

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Image: Woodhouse, Frederick William. The first settlers discover Buckley. 1861. Oil on canvas. Via State Library of Victoria.

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