Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855; 1857 – 1890; 1892 – 1955), Thursday 1 July 1880, page 2
INQUEST ON YOUNG JONES.
A magisterial enquiry was held before Mr Alex. Tone, J.P., at the Wangaratta Hospital, on the body of a boy named John Jones, who was accidentally shot by the police in an encounter with the Kelly gang at Glenrowan. The following evidence was taken:
Ann Jones deposed: I am a publican residing at Glenrowan. I have seen the body now in the dead-house, and identify it as that of my son, John Jones, aged thirteen years. Between two and three o’clock on the morning of the 28th inst., I was in my hotel at Glenrowan with deceased and a great number of other people, having been bailed up by the Kelly gang. There were a number of shots fired into the house from the outside. When I went into the kitchen the deceased was in another room in company with others. The firing becoming so incessant, and my daughter having been wounded in the forehead, I rushed to the room where I had left the deceased, who, on seeing me, called out “Oh, mother, pull my leg. I am shot.” I then took him out to the kitchen and placed him in the corner near the fireplace. Then went outside the house and begged of the bushrangers to let me leave the premises, as my boy was shot; but they would not permit me to leave. The three men that I spoke to were Joe Byrne, Dan Kelly and Stephen Hart. I again ran out, and screamed to the police that my boy was shot. My daughter, Jane Jones, told Dan Kelly that she was wounded, and asked permission for her mother to take the deceased, herself, and the other children away, which was granted. Brought my son (the deceased) to the Wangaratta Hospital by the 11 a.m. train.
Jane Jones deposed: Am a daughter of Ann Jones, a publican residing at Glenrowan. Have seen the body now in the dead-house of the hospital, and identify it as that of my brother (John Jones). Was in the kitchen of our house at Glenrowan on the morning of the 28th inst., in company with my mother. We were bailed up by the Kelly gang. My brother was, at this time, in another portion of the house. There was a lot of firing going on from the outside. There was no firing from the inside of the house going on. Whilst in the kitchen I was wounded in the head, after which I went into the room where my brother was lying, with a number of others. Asked him if he was much hurt. He replied, “Oh, take me by the hand and tell mother to come to me.” Then took him to the kitchen and laid him by the fireplace. I got a pillow and put it under his head, and then gave him a drink of water. In company with my mother, we brought the deceased to the Wangaratta Hospital.
George Haley deposed: Am the resident-surgeon of the Wangaratta Hospital. I have seen the body now in the dead-house, and identity it as that of a boy named John Jones, who was brought to the hospital at half-past twelve o’clock on the morning of the 28th inst. On examination I found he was suffering from a gunshot wound just behind the hip. I made a search for the bullet; but was unable to find it. He was in a very low state from loss of blood. After his wounds were dressed he said he felt much easier, and did not appear to have much pain. I considered the case hopeless. When I last saw him about 11 p.m., he was considerably lower, but still conscious. The cause of death was the effects of a gunshot wound.
Francis Edward Brady deposed: Am the house-steward of the Wangaratta Hospital. I have seen the body now in the dead house, and identity it as that of a patient named John Jones, who was brought to the hospital about half-past 11 noon on the 28th inst. He was suffering from a gunshot wound in the hip. While dressing the wound, I asked if he would tell me how he received it; and he said he was shot by a bullet passing the house whilst lying down. He said that after he was shot, the people were afraid to assist him, on account of the number of bullets that were flying about. He died about a quarter to one on the morning of the 29th inst.
His Worship found in accordance with the medical testimony.
Glenrowan 