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SPEAKER_01: Hello, from Wonder Media Network, I'm Jenny Kaplan, and this is Womanica. This month we're talking about mischief makers, oddballs, chameleons, and nonconformists, queens of quick wit. Today we're talking about an Australian legend, an Aboriginal outlaw who went from running from the law to working with it. Let's talk about Mary Cockrill. Mary Cockrill was born sometime between 1798 and 1799. She was a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman who was likely part of the Muhineer people, a group of Aboriginal Tasmanians who had lived in Tasmania for thousands of years. In the early 19th century, the British government began colonizing Tasmania. Mary grew up watching British settlers take over her people's land. In her early teens, Mary worked in the British army and in her early teens, Mary worked for a family of British settlers called the Cockrill's. They gave Mary the English name that we're calling her now. There are no records of her original name. In fact, there are very few records on Mary at all. Those we do have paint a picture of a resolute and resourceful young woman. While working for the Cockrill's, Mary found ways to keep her culture and traditions alive. She wore outfits that were a creative mixture of Aboriginal and colonial garments, pairing calico with skins, and she kept her knowledge of the land alive. When Mary was a teenager, she met Michael Howe, a man in his late 20s. Michael had been convicted of highway robbery in England and as a punishment, the British government transported him to Tasmania to work for a merchant. But soon after arriving, he decided he would be no man's slave. And in 1815, Michael and Mary both escaped from their jobs working for British settlers and joined the infamous Whitehead Gang. The Whitehead Gang was a group of about 30 bushrangers, outlaws, escaped convicts, and guerrilla fighters who roamed the Tasmanian bush and often stole clothes, supplies, and firearms from nearby farms and stores. Mary was an invaluable addition to the gang. She'd grown up in Tasmania. She knew how to navigate the land, how to gather food, and she often prevented the bushrangers from being caught by the authorities. We don't know exactly what Mary and Michael's relationship was, whether they were a couple or just two outlaws in the same gang. In any case, Mary and Michael were together when British authorities ambushed them in 1817. They both began to flee, running through the trees to avoid capture. Michael was a fast runner and Mary struggled to keep pace. She started falling behind and then Michael turned around and shot her. Just as it must have been in the moment, it's unclear why Michael shot Mary. Maybe he didn't want Mary to be taken alive. Maybe he was a possessive boyfriend who couldn't bear the thought of being separated from Mary. Or maybe he shot her so that he could get away. Regardless, he injured Mary and she was eventually captured by the militia chasing her. Mary was, understandably, furious. After recovering from her injuries, she decided to get her revenge. So she switched sides and started helping the authorities who had captured her hunt down the remainder of the Whitehead gang. Mary's formidable tracking skills, combined with her insider knowledge about the gang's hideouts, made it nearly impossible for the gang to evade capture. She helped the authorities recover stolen property and capture multiple bushrangers. And just a year after he shot her, Mary helped the authorities track Michael to his hideout. He was killed on the spot. Mary was given a full pardon by the British authorities for her help tracking down Whitehead gang members. Shortly afterwards, she made the voyage to Sydney for a fresh start. But before she could settle down, she caught a respiratory illness. She traveled back to Tasmania, where she died in 1819. All month, we're talking about mischief makers. For more information, check us out on Facebook and Instagram at Wamanica Podcast. Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator. Talk to you tomorrow.
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