Frank Clune authored a novel titled for a “Dark” person in this profession, which he wrote shortly before conducting research for his novel Ben Hall. A person in this profession inspired a novel whose protagonist is aided by Tabidgi and assists Harry Edwards in Verona. A man in this profession, whose mother Ellen is imprisoned, falls in love with Mary Hearn, who leaves him for San Francisco. In one novel, Mort travels with a man in this profession who works for (*) Constable Farrell and targets the Newby family. Thomas Keneally's novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith was inspired by a man in this profession, one of whom titles a “True History” by Peter Carey about a man who wears a homemade suit of armor during a shootout. For 10 points, name this profession of Ned Kelly, who led a gang in Australia. ■END■
ANSWER: bushranger [or outlaw; or murderer; or thieves; accept gang leader before “gang” is read]
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