Who are the most famous convicts in Australia?

1. Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly ( December 1854 - 11 November 1880) was iconic Australian bushranger and outlaw. Leader of the Kelly gang who terrorized regional Victoria during the late 1870s. Shot dead by the Victoria police in 1880 after the siege of Glenrowan.

2. Ben Hall

Ben Hall ( May 1837- 5 May 1865) was a bushranger who operated in the Central West region of New South Wales during the 1860s. known for daring hold-ups and escapes from the police. Killed in a gunfight with police in 1865.

3. Captain Moonlite

Captain Moonlite ( November 1842- 1882) was the pseudonym used by Andrew George Scott, a bushranger who operated in New South Wales during the late 1870s. Known for his gentlemanly manners, he was eventually captured by police and hanged in 1882.

4. Frank Gardiner

Frank Gardiner (March 1829 - 27 January 1892) was a bushranger involved in numerous gold robberies and bail-ups of both civilians and police in the 1860s. known for his daring exploits and elusive nature, he was eventually captured and imprisoned.

5. Mary Wade

Mary Wade (1860-1917) was a well-known Australian bushranger and criminal. She was convicted of multiple offenses and spent time in prison. Known as "The Wild Colonial Girl," she became an iconic figure in Australian folklore.

6. Moondyne Joe

Joseph Bolitho Johns ( May 1826 - August 1900), or Moondyne Joe, was a bushranger who operated in Western Australia during the late 19th century. He gained notoriety for his escapes from the Fremantle prison and his ability to evade capture for many years.

7. Mark Chopper Read

Mark Read (July 1954- Present) is a former criminal and convicted murderer in Australia who gained notoriety for his violent past and tattoos. After serving time in prison, he became an author, motivational speaker, and media personality, known for his book "Chopper."

8. Ivan Milat

Ivan Robert Militat (December 1944- Present) is a convicted serial killer in Australia. During the late 1980s and 1990s, he was responsible for the murders of seven backpackers in the Belango State Forest in New South Wales. He is actualmente serving multiple life sentences in prison.

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