It would be helpful to have further evidence to link "Mudgee Jimmy/Myall Jim" from the newpaper articles below with the James Budsworth who died aged 90 in Queensland.
Sources
↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 9 Feb 2024), Index entry for JAMES BUDSWORTH and CATHERINE RYAN; District: COONABARABRAN; Registration Number: 1960/1867
↑ Death Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for James Budsworth, Death date: 07 Aug 1930, Father: Joseph Budsworth, Mother: Kathleen -, Registration Number: 1930/C/3409; Link to Record : accessed 09 Feb 2024
Death: Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages: 1930/C/3409
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser Thu 9 Apr 1863 Page 2 CAPTURE OF two NOTORIOUS BUSHRANGERS.-Senior Sergeant Balls has kindly furnished us with Information to the effect that Sergeant Armstrong, on the 4th Instant, succeeded in apprehending two noted bushrangers at a place called Rockgidgeal, near Cassills. One of the worthies Is named Thoma Dilllon. He escaped from Mudgee Gaol on the 18th October last. The other is James Budsworth, alias " Mndgee Jimmy,
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser Thu 16 Apr 1863 Page 3 CASSILIS. James Budsworth, alias " Mudgee Jimmy," still lies in Cassilis lockup. This prisoner has to be forwarded to Coonabarabran bench, to be dealt with on a charge of horse stealing.
New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime Wed 4 Mar 1863 [Issue No.9] Page 66 Horses and CattleThe mare and foal Nos. 16 and 17 in this week’s list, are supposed to have been stolen by a man named James B. Beedsworth alias “Myall Jimmy,” a half-caste; about 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, bushy whiskers, long curly hair, dresses smartly, and speaks good English. He generally resides with his father and mother at Mr. Towns’, Bomeral, Liverpool Plains.
New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime Wed 11 Mar 1863 [Issue No.10] Page 77 Horses and CattleA warrant has been issued by the Coonabarabran Bench for the apprehension of James Budsworth, alias Myall Jim, for stealing five horses the property of Charles Porter, a shepherd, residing at Yamambah. Budsworth is a half-caste, slightly built, about 23 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, rather good looking and intelligent; dresses very showy, and usually wears a gold ring and watch chain; is rather flash in his manner; and is well known about Liverpool Plains and Cassilis. The" horses are at present in possession of the Harrabri police, the thief having galloped away, leaving a pack horse with a “ swag,” in which was a book containing his name in various places.
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