Captain Starlight
Henry Arthur "Harry" Readford (sometimes spelt "Redford" in Queensland) (December 1841 – March 1901), was a well known Australian cattle thief or cattle 'duffer'. It is widely believed that the Captain Starlight character in Rolf Boldrewood's novel Robbery Under Arms was based on Readford as Readford's 1870 cattle drive was a major story arc in the book.
Read more about Captain Starlight: Early Life, Bowen Downs Station, Later Life, Captain Starlight
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