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Early Kelly History Edward (Ned) Kelly The Glenrowan Archives

Beechworth General Sessions (05/08/1871)

“Edward Kelly was charged with horse stealing and receiving. The same jury heard the case with the exception of Thomas Merton, whose place was taken by Thomas Valentine Ferris. Mr F. Brown appeared for the prisoner.”

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Early Kelly History Edward (Ned) Kelly History The Glenrowan Archives

The Bushranger Power and the Poundkeeper (11/05/1870)

“Some time back, when quietly riding out in the vicinity of Moyhu Common, he chanced to espy Young Kelly rounding up some cattle and ordered him to desist from doing so, but not relishing the interference he became very insolent. Irritated at this abuse Mr. Poundkeeper showed a touch of his former spirit, and pulling the youth off his horse administered to him a sound thrashing.”

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Early Kelly History Edward (Ned) Kelly The Glenrowan Archives Trials and Legal

Wangaratta Police Court (12/11/1870)

“Edward Kelly, a young man about twenty years of age, who has been suspected of being a confederate of the notorious bushranger Power, was charged with assaulting a hawker named Jeremiah McCormick. Mr Lamont, instructed by Mr Norton, appeared for the prosecution.”