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A Police Pensioner Shoots Himself (03/03/1900)

“Hugh Bracken, a police pensioner, who took part in the capture of the Kelly gang, shot himself dead at Wallan on Friday morning.”

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Suicide of an Ex-Constable (26/02/1900)

“Ex-Constable Hugh Bracken, who played a prominent part in the capture of the Kelly gang of bushrangers at Glenrowan, committed suicide at his residence at Wallan on Friday morning.”