A Purchase of Opium

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Telegram from December 1878 informing of Joe’s recent purchase of opium in the Woolshed, it reads:
“Detective Eason reports information obtained to Joe Byrne bought opium to which he is addicted last week at Woolshed and requests services of Fook Sing (Chinese detective) for a day or so.”

Telegram from the Public Records Office Victoria.

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Hello, My name is Georgina, I’m a 25 year old journalism student who currently resides in the, not so small, island state of Tasmania. When I am not studying, I love to cook, ride my horses and most of all, writing historical fiction. My main passion in life is Australian Bushrangers, with Joe Byrne of the Kelly Gang being my most favoured ‘Outlaw.’

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