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First Hand Accounts Glenrowan History

Statement of Mr. Curnow (28 July 1880)

Thomas Curnow recounts his experience at Glenrowan as a prisoner of the Kelly Gang.

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The Author Speaks

The Author Speaks: on completion of the manuscript

The text is finally finished. After the torturous process of writing, editing, getting feedback, editing, editing, editing and editing, I now have a completed manuscript ready to be formatted for publishing. Having gotten quotes on printing, everything seems to be in a good position to begin formatting the book and preparing for pre-orders. This is […]

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Aaron Sherritt First Hand Accounts History The Sherritts

Inquest on Sherritt (29 June 1880)

A report on Aaron Sherritt’s inquest including witness statements.

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Film Popular Culture

Glenrowan on Film: Ned Kelly (1970)

A look at how Glenrowan and its lead up are portrayed in the infamous 1970 Ned Kelly movie

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Editing Publishing The Author Speaks

The Author Speaks: on the rapidly approaching deadline

A quick update on the progress of the book.

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Film Popular Culture

Glenrowan on Film: Ned Kelly (2003)

A look at how the Glenrowan siege and the events directly leading to it were portrayed in the 2003 film.

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History Literature The Glenrowan Archives The Inner Circle The Kellys The Sympathisers

A Sister’s Love by William Beer (15/04/1881)

An 1881 poem about Kate Kelly.

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Film Popular Culture

Glenrowan on Film: The Glenrowan Affair

A look at how the Glenrowan siege was presented by the film The Glenrowan Affair.

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Film Popular Culture

Glenrowan on Film: True History of the Kelly Gang

How was the Glenrowan Siege portrayed in Justin Kurzel’s adaptation of Peter Carey’s novel, and how does it compare to what we know of the history?

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Illustration The Author Speaks

The Author Speaks: on illustrations

A brief discussion of the author’s plans for illustrating the novel.