DR. NICHOLSON’S ACCOUNT
An account of the events at Glenrowan told by the medic who attended Superintendent Hare and Ned Kelly.
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All about the men who pursued the outlaws.
O’Connor at the Reward Inquiry
Sub-inspector O’Connor’s evidence, given to the Police Commission in Melbourne, in reference to the Kelly gang, and the fight at Glenrowan.
Read More O’Connor at the Reward InquiryTHE KELLY GANG AND THE POLICE.
Two letters to the editor criticising the police actions at Glenrowan.
Read More THE KELLY GANG AND THE POLICE.Sherritt and the Kelly Gang
A news report covering Ned Kelly’s transfer to Beechworth and Aaron Sherritt’s relationship with the Kellys and police that led to his murder.
Read More Sherritt and the Kelly GangNed Kelly at Beechworth
A news report describing Ned Kelly’s conduct en route to Beechworth for his committal hearing.
Read More Ned Kelly at BeechworthWhen the Kellys were Cornered – Dramatic Series of Telegrams – By L.T LUXTON
When the Kellys were Cornered (1931, December 12). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957), p. 8. When the Kellys were Cornered Dramatic Series of Telegrams By L.T LUXTON Like Robin Hood and his merry men, Ned Kelly and his picturesque ruffians are gradually acquiring the rosy glow of heroes of romance. How Ned and […]
Read More When the Kellys were Cornered – Dramatic Series of Telegrams – By L.T LUXTONSupt. Sadleir’s recollections
Extracts from Superintendent John Sadleir’s memoirs concerning the Glenrowan Siege and the events that led to it.
Read More Supt. Sadleir’s recollectionsLost in the Dark
During a terrible rainstorm at night, Maggie Skillion and Kate Kelly become stranded. Soon help arrives in a most unexpected form.
Read More Lost in the DarkTHE INQUEST ON SHERRITT.
The enquiry upon the body of Aaron Sherritt was continued at the local Police Court this morning, before a Jury of 12.
The evidence given on the previous day having been read over to the Jury, the examination of Mrs. Ellen Barry was proceeded with.
Read More THE INQUEST ON SHERRITT.Constable Armstrong’s account of the murder of Aaron Sherritt
The following information comes from the evidence of Henry Armstrong who had been one of the constables stationed with Aaron Sherritt the night he was murdered. It concerns the events leading up to the murder that may have played a role in Aaron’s death, and follows the narrative through the murder with the occasional detour. These are merely extracts from the evidence, rather than the evidence in its entirety in order to keep it as focused as possible on the subject of Aaron Sherritt.
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