‘Black Douglas’: a not so dastardly bushranger?
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The Role of Race in Douglas's Life
The first time we see Douglas associated with the Monica Black Douglas is actually in Tasmania and it's in the prize fighting ring. So think like bare knuckle boxing type activities. And this was something that was a great pastime, a leisure activity. A lot of people love to come and spectate, but it was actually illegal in Van Dienmann's land at the time he was there.
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