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To the Editor of the Argus (16/08/1880)

“Sir, — I have with much pain read the sub-leader in your Thursday’s issue. To the credit of journalism be it said, it is very unusual to observe remarks in newspapers prejudicial to any person awaiting trial.”

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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.”