"The Term 'Bushranger' was first used in February 1805, in the Sydney Gazette which mentioned men
"whose appearance sanctioned the suspicion of their being bushrangers".
From this time, the term was used to describe those who attacked people on the roads or in the bush.
Over 2000 bushrangers roamed the Australian countryside, from the convicts who escaped until just after the Kelly Gang's last stand." - http://bushrangersau.blogspot.com.au
"whose appearance sanctioned the suspicion of their being bushrangers".
From this time, the term was used to describe those who attacked people on the roads or in the bush.
Over 2000 bushrangers roamed the Australian countryside, from the convicts who escaped until just after the Kelly Gang's last stand." - http://bushrangersau.blogspot.com.au