“The registrar has granted probate to the will of the late Mr Martin Cherry…”
Category: The Glenrowan Archives
A collection of archival material that records the events surrounding the Glenrowan siege and its aftermath from contemporary authors and witnesses.
“George Metcalfe, whose eyes were severely injured by the effects of a shot in the conflict between the police and the Kelly Gang of outlaws at Jones’s Hotel, Glenrowan, is at present an inmate of the Eye and Ear Hospital, in Spring-street, Melbourne.”
“Sir,—Having seen several letters in reference to the Glenrowan tragedy, in which the writers are strongly condemning the police, I think that, although not belonging to that force, I might throw some light on the subject and explain the circumstances that resulted fatally to some of the unfortunate prisoners in the house at the time.”
“I came up with the train that left Benalla at 5 o’clock on Monday morning, and on arriving at Glenrowan I found they were still firing at the hotel.”
“Very little is known regarding the past life of Joe Byrne, except that for several years his mother has resided near a gorge known as “Rats’ Castle,” some miles from Beechworth, and that a younger brother, named Patrick, and several of his sisters have lived in the same locality with her.”
“It is stated that Dick Hart openly dared this police at M’Donnell’s hotel, Glenrowan, to interfere in any way with the funerals of Dan Kelly and Steve Hart.”
“A magisterial enquiry was held this morning at Powell’s Victoria Hotel, before Mr. McBean, J.P., on the body of Martin Cherry, who was accidentally shot at Mrs. Jones’s Hotel, Glenrowan, on Monday, during the attack on the Kelly gang. Inspector Sadlier conducted the enquiry.”
“Sir, — The next time the police forces of Victoria attempt the taking of such a strong hotel as Jones’s wooden building, alias Kelly Castle, I would suggest that they should lay proper siege to the place, and not rashly expose themselves, sheltered only by trees and logs, to the fire of the besieged; but dig trenches and rifle-pits, and throw up proper earthworks.”
“There is nothing fresh to report about Ned Kelly’s condition nor his diet, which is still farinaceous. The armor which he wore when captured was brought to Melbourne. It was taken to the Minister of Railways’ office this afternoon, and a few people were allowed to gaze upon it. You will notice that, according to the latest telegrams from the district, the statement that Kelly shot Cherry is contradicted.”
“Curnow’s life is not safe a moment here. The most bitter and horrible threats are used against him, and also against Constable Bracken, who escaped from the hotel; and Dowsett, the railway guard, who is acknowledged by officers and men to have behaved most pluckily in the fight and capture of Ned Kelly.”
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