Margaret Monk And John Dun Analysis

Footnote: There have been many speculative reports that a romantic relationship had existed between one Margaret Monks and John Dunn reputedly formulated during the lead up and time of the Binda Boxing day raid on the 26th December 1864 by Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John Dunn and that as a result of the supposed evening spent by the bushrangers and women a relationship had developed between Dunn and Monks which would result in the near future the birth of a son between the two? At the time of the evenings robbery of the store of Edward Morriss a former NSW police officer the bushrangers as arranged joined Ellen Monks, then 17 and Christina McKinnon inside the store, consequently the bushrangers enforced Morriss and his wife to accompany them …show more content…
It was also reported that the only lady to interact with John Dunn was Mrs Morriss who again stated; "I saw no one but the bushrangers kiss anyone; I danced with Dunn; Dunn asked me to dance with him; I refused; he said I must." In consequence of the dance Morriss escaped to raise the alarm and was soon pursued by Hall and Gilbert with shots fired, however, Morriss survived, this brought about a retribution and in their anger the bushrangers proceeded to Morriss’s store intent of burning it down with the full support and encouragement of both Ellen Monks and Christina McKinnon where the store and property were destroyed. Margaret Monks was present but was not supportive of the actions of the gang. Accordingly, soon after the episode, the three were arrested, at the hearing, Ellen and Christina were sent to trial for Aiding and Assisting to commit Arson in company with the gang and Margaret was