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Brady is born in Great Britain
Brady was born to Irish parents.
Exact date of birth unkown. Pictured image is a map of Great Britain from the late 18th century. -
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Birth to death
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Brady in sentenced to transportation for seven years
Brady was transported to Australia aboard the Juliana (pictured). -
Brady is sent to a penal colony in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania.
Macquaire Harbour is situated on the West Coast of Tamania, Australia.
Exact date unknown. Image: entrance to Macquarie Harbour (Publisher: Osboldstone & Co). -
Brady escapes with 13 other convicts in a whaleboat
Source Brady escaped in June 1824 (exact date unknown) After reaching the Derwent River, the escapees robbed a settler of his guns and commenced a life of bushranging. Image: an early 19th century whaleboat. -
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Brady and his gang roamed Tasmania as bushrangers
During the two years that Brady was at large he fought a number of running battles with government troops and private settlers. As Brady's gang increased in size, so did the rewards for his capture. -
Brady captured near Launceston, Tasmania
Brady is captured after being shot in the leg. Exact date unknown. Image: Map of Tasmania showing Launceston and Macquarie Harbour. -
Brady stands trial
April 1826
Brady stands trial charged with stealing a musket and bayonet, with setting fire to the premises of William Lawrence at the Lake River and stealing horses from him, and with the murder of Thomas Kenton. He pleads guilty and is sentenced to death.
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Brady is hanged
May 4, 1826
Brady is hanged. During Brady's career in the bush he was aided by persons either sympathetic to him or afraid of reprisals if they informed. His popular repute as a man who used violence only in self-defence is supported by a host of stories. His name is given to Brady's Lookout, south-west of the Cressy district.
source: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/brady-matthew-1822
