Of all of Australia’s bush-rangers, there seems little doubt that Captain Thunderbolt, the fearless rider and robber of mail coaches and banks throughout the NSW New England district, was the stuff that genuine legends are made of.

His dedicated romance with Yellilong warmed hearts but also turned heads. Paul B Kidd unwraps their relationship with John Stanley in this week's Crime File.

<p>Of all of Australia&rsquo;s bush-rangers, there seems little doubt that Captain Thunderbolt, the fearless rider and robber of mail coaches and banks throughout the NSW New England district, was the stuff that genuine legends are made of.</p>
<p>His dedicated romance with Yellilong warmed hearts but also turned heads. Paul B Kidd unwraps their relationship with John Stanley in this week's Crime File.</p>

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