Scandal & graft: the outrageous career of George Dudfield

George Dudfield was a notorious figure in the Oatlands district, accused of operating a gang of thieves and suspected of having a dubious relationship with the Police Magistrate, John Whitefoord. He was tried for forgery and insolvency in much anticipated and reported trials in 1837 and 1838.

Alan Townsend works in the heritage program at Clarence and Southern Midlands Councils and specialises in early colonial / convict era history. Over the last 20 years or so he has developed a passion for historic wallpapers and taught himself how to recreate them. Alan is currently researching a book on the subject with co-authors Linda Clark and Karen Stott.