Biographical entry: Brady, Matthew (1799 - 1826)
- Born
- 1799
- Died
- 1826
- Occupation
- Bushranger and Convict
Details
Born of Irish parents in England, Brady was transported in 1820 to Van Diemen's Land for stealing. In 1822 he was sent to Macquarie Harbour for trying to escape. In 1824, with other convicts, Brady stole a boat and sailed to Frederick Henry Bay. The gang soon commenced robbing homesteads and engaging in shootouts with soldiers, police and settlers. In November 1825 the Brady gang raided Sorell, capturing all the soldiers and wounding Lieutenant Gunn, their leader. Brady was finally betrayed by a police spy, and was shot and later captured by John Batman. He pleaded guilty to murder and was hanged.
Robert Minchin