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Captain Thunderbolt's Death Site is a heritage-listed paddock in the Kentucky District, in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
The legend of Thunderbolt is exhibited at McCrossin's Mill Museum in Uralla and includes the series of nine paintings by Phillip Pomroy of the events that led to Fred Ward's death. Thunderbolts Way is a road that extends from Gloucester to Inverell, following much of his original route between the Hunter Valley and the North West slopes and plains.
Captain Thunderbolt's Grave is a heritage-listed burial site located at Uralla Square in Uralla, a town in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The grave comprises a marble headstone, designed by Mr Callcott, and built in 1914. It is also known as Uralla Old General Cemetery.
Jul 20, 2012 · Earlier this month the Heritage Council recommended the gazettal of Thunderbolt's Rock, his death site and grave and the site of the former Blanch's Royal Oak Inn.
Much controversy surrounded the death of Frederick Ward aka Captain Thunderbolt. This analysis documents the evidence and debunks the myths.
Aug 24, 2020 · It was considered by a great many people that the death of Captain Thunderbolt would signify an end to bushranging in New South Wales. By this point Ben Hall, Johnny Gilbert, John O’Meally, Dan Morgan, and Tommy Clarke were all dead, and Frank Gardiner was in prison along with scores of other bushrangers.
Bushranger Frederick Ward (1835-1870), also known as Captain Thunderbolt, robbed in the northern districts of New South Wales in the 1860s.
