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The Catalpa Rescue: The story behind one of Australia's most incredible prison escapes

Published Jan 20 2021 at 2:11 AM GMT
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  • In 1876, a US gang sailed 20,000 kilometers to break six Irishmen out of an Australian prison.
  • Now, a new generation of Australians is learning about the Catalpa escape, thanks to a display in the recently opened WA Museum Boola Bardip.
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  • Published Jan 20, 2021 2:11 AM GMT