Glenrowan
The outline which I propose to give of the character of Edward Kelly is drawn entirely from phrenological data ; and as I have given proofs of the correctness of my phrenological judgment of more than one executed criminal, of whose character I had no previous knowledge before the examination of his head, I trust that the public, and especially the authorities of the law, may give due consideration to the character herein drawn in strict accordance with phrenological science.
Updates on the health of George Metcalf and Ned Kelly following the siege.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
It is, by now, the accepted belief that at Glenrowan Ned Kelly was riding Joe Byrne’s grey mare, Music. But, with the available contemporary evidence, can we prove this to be the case?
“FROM telegraphic reports to the Sydney newspapers we are enabled to supply the latest particulars of the overthrow of the Kelly gang and the capture of Ned Kelly.”
The Beechworth Courthouse is finally open with an immersive audio-visual experience about the Kelly trials.
“Early on Sunday morning I was awakened by my husband getting out of bed. He went outside, and some one, who turned out to be Ned Kelly, said, “Don’t you know me?” My husband said, “No.” “Oh! you must know me, I’m Ned Kelly;” and he laughed whilst he said it.”
“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.”
Glenrowan 