John Sidebottom
New ZealandshepherdMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Sidebottom was an overseer on the Rhodes brothers’ sheep run in South Canterbury, New Zealand, known for his role in capturing the infamous sheep stealer who would become a folk legend. His tracking skills and determination led to the apprehension of the elusive thief, though the man managed to escape, adding to the mythos surrounding the case.
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John Sidebottom was an overseer who tracked down the sheep stealer in South Canterbury.
Scene of the crime: Was one of NZ’s enduring folk heroes the victim of a grave miscarriage of justice?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-02
New Zealand· 2026-08-02
