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Ned Kelly
Ned Kelly was an iconic Australian bushranger who was hanged for murder in 1880. His character is featured prominently in Australian film and folklore.
431 Questions
Was Ned Kelly born in Beveridge?
Yes. Australian bushranger New Kelly was born in Beveridge, Victoria.
What information can you get about Wanted posters of Ned Kelly?
See the related links below for examples of genuine Wanted Posters of Ned Kelly.
The third link in the list is the source for the posters, as well as numerous documents and articles related to Ned Kelly.
Is anyone in Ned Kelly's family alive?
no it was too long ago
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There are quite a few Kelly descendants in Australia, by way of his sisters and cousins.
Did harry power teach ned kelly to be a bushranger?
Whether or not Harry Power taught Ned Kelly to be a bushranger has never been established. It was however believed that the two were accomplices who worked together. Though whether they both came to this life on their own or whether one taught the other is unknown.
Ned Kelly's used a local blacksmith at Kellys property using a bush forge.
Ned Kelly's gang blind folded and kidnapped a local blacksmith by the name of Schultz. Schultz only made two plates and was unable to get enough heat in the bush forge to complete the set. Schultz was returned under blindfold and unharmed. The Kelly gang then completed the work for the remaining fours sets on the bush forge only obtaining 700 degrees and poor quality work.
How old was Ned Kelly when he saved the boy who was drowning?
Ned Kelly was only the age of 11 when he saved the drowning boy, Richard Shelton ( aged 7), at Hughes Creek.
After he was hanged, bushranger Ned Kelly was decapitated, dissected and buried in a non-consecrated yard at the Melbourne Gaol.
In November 2011, his family was finally granted permission to bury his remains near his mother and some of his brothers and sisters in the Greta church yard, south of Glenrowan.
What was the name of ned kellys horse?
Ned Kelly's horse was named Capolilmu (cap-o-lil-moo)thats how you pronounce it!.
If you are talking about Kelly Rippa there is word (how true it is I don't know) that her and her husband may be going their separate ways. Stress can make some individuals thin.
Where was the Glenrowan hotel in Victoria that two of the Ned Kelly gang members died in the fire?
Glenrowan is a small town in northern central Victoria, notorious for being the site of Ned Kelly's last stand, at the Glenrowan Hotel. It is situated on the main Hume Highway, between Benalla and Wangaratta.
What did ned kelly wear to protect him?
ned kelly weared a armer to protect him from the polices shots but it did'nt protect his hand or legs only his heart and face
Why did ned kelly kill people?
people killed ned kelly because he did bad things and he got hung for it.
When was the the siege at Glenrowan?
The siege at Glenrowan, victoria, involving ned Kelly's gang, occurred on 27-28 June 1880.
What was ned kellys jail number?
Ned Kelly's jail number was 122. This number was assigned to him when he was imprisoned in 1880 after being captured following a series of violent confrontations with the police. Kelly's notorious reputation and the circumstances of his trial have made his jail number a notable part of his legacy in Australian history.
Where did Ned Kelly die and is he a hero or villain?
Ned Kelly was ultimately hanged for the murder of Sergeant Kennedy at Stringybark Creek, so yes, he was convicted as a murderer, but with extenuating circumstances.
Ned was also a hero.
I could go on for hours on this subject, but will save you the suffering. There are dozens of books written on this subject and all have their virtues.
If you are sufficiently interested, get hold of a book entitled "The Kelly Outbreak 1878-1880" by John McQuilton and prepare to be enlightened.
