Pentridge - Behind the Bluestone Walls

Pentridge - Behind the Bluestone Walls

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Author: Don Osborne

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


Pentridge tells of prison life and events during the troubled 1970s when rebellion was in the air, and when Pentridge housed some of the most notorious prisoners in Australian criminal history, including arguably its most punished inmate, William O'Meally, the last man to be flogged in Australia.A rich and colourful history spanning some 150 years of grim punishments,controversial hangings and prison escapes.Documents the prison closure and relocation of the remains of executed prisoners.Features accounts of the famous criminals, from William O'Meally to Chris 'Rent-A-Kill' Flannery.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Don Osborne

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


Pentridge tells of prison life and events during the troubled 1970s when rebellion was in the air, and when Pentridge housed some of the most notorious prisoners in Australian criminal history, including arguably its most punished inmate, William O'Meally, the last man to be flogged in Australia.A rich and colourful history spanning some 150 years of grim punishments,controversial hangings and prison escapes.Documents the prison closure and relocation of the remains of executed prisoners.Features accounts of the famous criminals, from William O'Meally to Chris 'Rent-A-Kill' Flannery.