[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] CHAPTER VI. A DECLARATION OF WAR. The report of the encounter in the Wombat Ranges and the deaths of valuable members of the police … [Read more...] about Chapter 6 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Ned Kelly (1854-1880) (subject)
Chapter 5 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] CHAPTER V. THE SEARCH FOR THE BODIES. There was great excitement in the peaceful town of Mansfield when the news of the tragedy was … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Chapter 4 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] CHAPTER IV. THE BATTLE OF STRINGYBARK CREEK. Ned and Dan Kelly, with their mates, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart, worked constantly mining … [Read more...] about Chapter 4 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Chapter 3 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] CHAPTER III. TRIAL AT BEECHWORTH. When Wm. Skillion, William Williamson, and Ellen King were called, many looked surprised. It was … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Chapter 2 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] CHAPTER II. THE FITZPATRICK EPISODE, APRIL 15, 1878. Early in 1878 a resident of Chiltern reported to the police that his horse had … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Chapter 1 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers CHAPTER I. The “Kelly country” is that portion of north-eastern … [Read more...] about Chapter 1 [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Introduction [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is the introduction section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] Introduction In presenting this Fourth Edition of “THE INNER HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG AND THEIR PURSUERS” to my … [Read more...] about Introduction [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Foreword by Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This foreword, by Gerald C. Stanley, is from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] Foreword By Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. For fifty years the Australian public has waited for an impartial record … [Read more...] about Foreword by Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Map of the Kelly country [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] Map of the Kelly country Source: J. J. Kenneally, The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, … [Read more...] about Map of the Kelly country [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] [The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review] It is Mr. Kenneally’s claim that no unpartisan history of the Kelly episode has hitherto been … [Read more...] about The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers [by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally, was first published in 1929. Reproduced here is a copy of the 5th edition (1946). For many years, this book was considered the definitive history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly gang, … [Read more...] about The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers [by J. J. Kenneally]
The birth of Ned Kelly
The date of Ned Kelly’s birth is not specifically known, as the records of his baptism have been lost. There are several theories as to the dating of his birth, which have been accepted by different authors. Herein are listed instances of the date of his birth as noted in various … [Read more...] about The birth of Ned Kelly
Interview with Ned Kelly [14 August 1880]
[Editor: In this interview with a journalist, Ned Kelly gives his side of the story, including a statement that he did not shoot Constable Fitzpatrick. Published in The Mercury, 14 August 1880.] Interview with Ned Kelly. The following embodies the major portion of a … [Read more...] about Interview with Ned Kelly [14 August 1880]
Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of police at Stringybark Creek by Ned Kelly and his gang.] Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria. (By telegraph to Evening News.) Melbourne Monday. A terrible encounter — almost without parallel in Victoria — has taken place … [Read more...] about Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick by Ned Kelly.] Desperate Affray at Benalla. — The police authorities at Sandhurst are stated by the Bendigo Advertiser of Wednesday last to have received a telegram the previous night from Benalla, … [Read more...] about Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
[Editor: This article on Ned Kelly and his gang was published in The Capricornian, 18 December 1920.] Ned Kelly’s gang. The making and breaking of bushrangers. June 28, last was the fortieth anniversary of the capture of Ned Kelly, the notorious bushranger, at … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger
Edward Kelly, commonly known as “Ned Kelly”, was born in Beveridge, Victoria. His exact date of birth is unknown, but it has been estimated to have been between December 1854 to June 1855. He spent several years operating as a bushranger in Victoria and southern New South … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger
Ned Kelly was a Gentleman [poem, 1940s]
[Editor: A poem regarding Ned Kelly. Believed to have been written during the Second World War, when Australia was at war with the Japanese (1941-1945); possibly composed around the time of the battle of Milne Bay (August-September 1942).] Ned Kelly was a Gentleman Ned … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly was a Gentleman [poem, 1940s]
[Several members of a notorious family] [Ned Kelly’s family accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick, 17 April 1878]
[Editor: This untitled article is taken from news reports in the The Argus of 17 April 1878, regarding the family of Ned Kelly being accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick.] [Several members of a notorious family] Several members of a notorious family of the name of … [Read more...] about [Several members of a notorious family] [Ned Kelly’s family accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick, 17 April 1878]
Benalla Police Court [Ned Kelly is charged with assaulting and robbing Ah Fook, 29 October 1869]
[Editor: A report on the trial of Ned Kelly for assaulting and robbing a Chinese man (Ah Fook). This is an extract; reports on other matters in the same article, not relating to Kelly, are not included. Published in The Benalla Ensign and Farmer’s and Squatter’s Journal, 29 … [Read more...] about Benalla Police Court [Ned Kelly is charged with assaulting and robbing Ah Fook, 29 October 1869]
A juvenile bushranger [trial of Ned Kelly for highway robbery, 22 October 1869]
[Editor: A newspaper report on the trial of Ned Kelly for the highway robbery of a Chinese man (Ah Fook). Published in The Argus, 22 October 1869 (a reprint of an article from the Ovens and Murray Advertiser).] A juvenile bushranger. — Edward Kelly, aged about 18 years, … [Read more...] about A juvenile bushranger [trial of Ned Kelly for highway robbery, 22 October 1869]
Benalla Police Court [Ned Kelly charged with highway robbery of Ah Fook, 22 October 1869]
[Editor: Newspaper reports on the trial of Ned Kelly for the highway robbery of a Chinese man (Ah Fook). These are extracts from several days’ worth of court reports, which were published on the same day; reports on other criminal cases in the same articles, not relating to Ned … [Read more...] about Benalla Police Court [Ned Kelly charged with highway robbery of Ah Fook, 22 October 1869]