Author Topic: Billy Freeman - Convict. What was he doing between 1837 - 1840?  (Read 4271 times)

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Re: Billy Freeman - Convict. What was he doing between 1837 - 1840?
« Reply #18 on: Sunday 05 March 23 12:31 GMT (UK) »
Congratulations, Tedscout, and to all who helped.
What an amazing outcome.
So exciting to hear of others' successful outcomes.
M.
P.S. What's the next challenge?  :)

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Re: Billy Freeman - Convict. What was he doing between 1837 - 1840?
« Reply #19 on: Sunday 05 March 23 12:49 GMT (UK) »
Well we went to where Billy was born (Freshford, UK)  and we went where Billie died (Macclesfield SA).

We followed his sons up the Murray to Echuca.

WW1 & 2 vets.

So proud of the little boy who stole 2lb of cheese, and became a Convict.

I think the only thing I can add to Billy's walk is - This is Real Australian History.

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Re: Billy Freeman - Convict. What was he doing between 1837 - 1840?
« Reply #20 on: Monday 20 November 23 06:40 GMT (UK) »
Thanks to everyone who followed Billy's journey.

And an amazing Book is the result - Alan - has published The Trials of Billy Freeman.
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