Robbery under Arms A Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Australian Goldfields

Narrated by the rugged Dick Marston, a Sydney‑born horseman of boundless energy, the story opens with his grim reflection from a jail cell, condemned for bush robbery. Through his gritty voice we glimpse the raw, sun‑baked landscape of the Australian outback and the gold‑rush towns where chance and danger intertwine. The opening paints a vivid portrait of camaraderie, restless rides, and the thin line between lawlessness and survival.

As the narrative rolls forward, Marston and his fellow outlaws pursue a daring mail‑coach raid that spirals into a chase across sweeping plains and tangled bush. Their escapades are chronicled with the same unvarnished detail that earned the author’s reputation for authentic colonial colour, giving listeners a sense of the harsh justice and relentless pursuit that defined frontier life. The early chapters balance brash humour with an undercurrent of fatal consequence, setting the stage for a tension‑filled journey through loyalty, betrayal, and the unforgiving Australian wilderness.