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Aaron Sherritt Edward (Ned) Kelly Glenrowan History Joseph (Joe) Byrne News Reports The Sympathisers

The Kelly Gang — by Electric Telegraph (14 August 1880)

A summary of news reports pertaining to Ned Kelly’s upcoming hearing, the armour, the injured Reardon boy, the burning of the inn and more.

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First Hand Accounts History Sergeant Steele The Glenrowan Archives

The Kelly Gang. New Light on an Old Tragedy (23/09/1911)

A compilation of interviews conducted by Brian Cookson of Ann Jones, Arthur Steele and Paddy Allen.

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First Hand Accounts History

Anton Wicks’ Testimony

Testimony given by Anton Wicks (i.e. Wick, Weekes) regarding Aaron Sherritt’s death.

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Creative Writing

An Extract from Chapter Two: Ned Kelly’s Masterplan

Joe Byrne holds a clandestine meeting with the Sherritts in this extract from the second chapter of Glenrowan.

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The Author Speaks

Superintendent Hare’s Report (24 July 1880)

Account by Superintendent Hare of his re-assignment to the Kelly pursuit, the lead up to the siege and his involvement in the opening stage of the battle.

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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: The Glenrowan Affair

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

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History Sub-Inspector O'Connor and the Queensland native police The Glenrowan Archives The Police

O’Connor at the Reward Inquiry (6 April 1881)

Sub-inspector O’Connor’s evidence, given to the Police Commission in Melbourne, in reference to the Kelly gang, and the fight at Glenrowan.

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Aaron Sherritt Editing The Author Speaks

The Author Speaks: on adding the polishing touches

A brief update on the editing process, Aaron Sherritt and cover art.

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Aaron Sherritt Edward (Ned) Kelly History Joseph (Joe) Byrne Sergeant Steele The Cave Party The Glenrowan Archives The Kelly Gang

Sherritt and the Kelly Gang (05/08/1880)

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.