jun 17, 1852 - A Harbouring Act was passed to prevent people helping Absconders, with a 100 pound fee if they did.
Description:
Rewards were advertised to help catch Absconders such as Bushranger Matthew Brady who retaliated with rewarding by offering 20 gallons of rum to anyone who captured Lieutenant-Governor Author.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 17, 1852
Now
~ 173 years ago