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Legendary sheep rustler James Mackenzie caught

1855 Legendary sheep rustler James Mackenzie caught

Mackenzie escaped but was recaptured at Lyttelton on 15 March. Sentenced to five years' imprisonment, he was unconditionally pardoned in January 1856. more...

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  • Mackenzie the sheep stealer: Trevor Moffitt (NZ Fine prints)
  • James Mackenzie (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • James Mackenzie biography (DNZB)
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