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Captain Thunderbolt
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This article is about one of Australia’s bushrangers a man called Frederick
Ward. It tells us that Frederick Ward was born in New South Wales and was
sent to gaol after stealing a horse. He escaped from gaol with another prisoner
and began bushranging throughout New South Wales. He was thought to be a
kind man who never killed anyone and was very nice to women. He was a
very good horse rider who was not scared. He was killed in 1870 after police
captured him
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Captain Thunderbolt
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Born: Windsor, New South Wales, 1834
Died: Thunderbolt Rock, near Tamworth, New South Wales
25th May 1870
Opening statement – It is not known for sure who Captain Thunderbolt was, but
introduces many believe it was a man named Frederick Ward, who was
topic/person
born in 1834 at Windsor, New South Wales.
Body of report Despite his claims of innocence, Ward was convicted in the
outlining his life early 1860’s of horse stealing and sentenced to seven years
imprisonment. Frederick Ward escaped from his prison and
then he joined up with a fellow escapee. They took to
bushranging after escaping. He fearlessly attacked Cobb &
Co. coaches all through the New England District of New
South Wales. He had a reputation for being a kind hearted
gentleman. It is said he never robbed the poor, and he treated
all women with kindness and respect. Nobody was ever killed
by Thunderbolt. He was a daring horse rider who eluded
capture for seven years.
Outcome – what The governor of New South Wales, Henry Parkes, put a price
happened to him of 200 pounds on Thunderbolt’s head. In 1870, after a robbery
near Tamworth, Thunderbolt was surrounded by a large group
of police. He refused to surrender and he was shot in the
chest. He died the next day.
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Captain Thunderbolt
Born: Windsor, New South Wales, 1834
Died: Thunderbolt Rock, near Tamworth, New South Wales 25th May 1870
Who
1. It is not known for sure who Captain Thunderbolt was, but many believe it was a man named
Who What When Where
Frederick Ward, who was born in 1834 at Windsor, New South Wales.
Hadn’t done it what happened When Of what
2. Despite his claims of innocence, Ward was convicted in the early 1860’s of horse stealing and
What How long What What did he do Then what
sentenced to seven years imprisonment. 3. Frederick Ward escaped from his prison and then he joined
With whom What did they do What did he do What
up with a fellow escapee. 4. They took to bushranging after escaping. 5. He fearlessly attacked Cobb &
Where Where What did he have
Co. coaches all through the New England District of New South Wales. 6. He had a reputation for being
For being what What didn’t he do What did he do How x2
a kind hearted gentleman. 7. It is said he never robbed the poor, and he treated all women with kindness
A/w for noone what What did he do
and respect. 8. Nobody was ever killed by Thunderbolt. 9. He was a daring horse rider who eluded
How long
capture for seven years.
What reward For what
10. The governor of New South Wales, Henry Parkes, put a price of 200 pounds on Thunderbolt’s head.
When What Who
11. In 1870, after a robbery near Tamworth, Thunderbolt was surrounded by a large group of police.
What What Where What When
12. He refused to surrender and he was shot in the chest. 13. He died the next day.
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Captain Thunderbolt
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“The first sentence tells us…”
that people were not exactly sure who Captain Thunderbolt was but they
believed he was Frederick Ward. It also tells us when and where he was born
Sentence 1 Elaboration notes:
not known for sure – not certain
many believe – lots of people think it’s true
“The next sentence tells us…”
that Frederick Ward kept saying he was innocent but the police never
believed him and he was charged and put in gaol for seven years in the 1860’s
for stealing a horse.
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Sentence 2 despite – even though
claims of innocence – said lots of times he didn’t do it
convicted – found guilty
sentenced – sent to gaol, sent to punishement
imprisonment – put in gaol.
“The next sentence tells us…”
that Frederick Ward and another man escaped from gaol and ran away
together.
Sentence 3
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The next sentence tells us…
that Frederick Ward and his prisoner friend began bushranging after they
escaped from gaol.
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took to – started, began
“The next sentence tells us…”
that he attacked coaches without fear all throughout New South Wales
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Sentence 5 fearlessly attacked – he robbed without being scared
Cobb & co coaches – a company who were like the trains and busses we
have today. They moved people and luggage throughout Australia by
horse and cart; coaches made for long distance travel
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“The next sentence tells us…”
that Frederick Ward was known to be a kind and gentle man.
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had a reputation – the way he behaved, everybody knew what his
behaviour was like
“The next sentence tells us…”
that Frederick Ward never robbed poor people and he treated all women
nicely, with kindness and respect.
Sentence 7
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It is said – can be used I writing to let people know that it is something
that people know
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that Thunderbolt never killed anyone
Sentence 8
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that he was an excellent horserider who was not scared and he managed to
stay on the run and keep away from the police for seven years
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daring horse rider – rode horses without fear,
eluded capture – stayed free, was not caught by the police
“The next sentence tells us…”
that to try and catch him the governor of New South Wales promised a
reward to anyone who could catch him.
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price of two hundred pounds – a reward of two hundred pounds
Thunderbolt’s head – Thunderbolt himself
The next sentence tells us…”
that the police caught up with Frederick Ward in 1870 after he had
committed a robbery
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surrounded – formed a ring around
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that he would not give himself up to police and he was shot in the chest
Sentence 12
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refused to surrender – would not give himself up, would not go quietly
The next sentence tells us…”
that he died the day after being shot
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‘Captain Thunderbolt’ -
Frederick Ward
Born: Windsor, New South Wales, 1834
Died: Thunderbolt Rock, near Tamworth, New South Wales 25th May 1870
It is not known for sure who Captain Thunderbolt was, but many believe it was a man
named Frederick Ward, who was born in 1834 at Windsor, New South Wales. Despite his
claims of innocence, Ward was convicted in the early 1860’s of horse stealing and
sentenced to seven years imprisonment. Frederick Ward escaped from his prison and then
he joined up with a fellow escapee. They took to bushranging after escaping. He
fearlessly attacked Cobb & Co. coaches all through the New England District of New
South Wales. He had a reputation for being a kind hearted gentleman. It is said he never
robbed the poor, and he treated all women with kindness and respect. Nobody was ever
killed by Thunderbolt. He was a daring horse rider who eluded capture for seven years.
The governor of New South Wales, Henry Parkes, put a price of 200 pounds on
Thunderbolt’s head. In 1870, after a robbery near Tamworth, Thunderbolt was surrounded
by a large group of police. He refused to surrender and he was shot in the chest. He died
the next day.
Created by Sharyn Street & Lyn Vincent
