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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.

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How did Ned Kelly make his armour?

Despite several searches, the only time I can find that Ned Kelly wore his armour, was at the Glenrowan Inn, Glenrowan, Victoria, Australia.

This was a shoot-out with the police that led to his capture. he ended up at poobar

What was Ned Kelly's life before he became a bushranger?

Ned Kelly did not have an easy life prior to him becoming a bushranger, but it is not exactly reason to turn to a life of crime and, later, murder. Ned Kelly was twelve when his father died, and he was subsequently required to leave school to take on the new position as head of the family. Shortly after this, the Kellys moved to Glenrowan. As a teenager, Ned became involved in petty crimes, regularly targetting the wealthy landowners.

The story goes that Ned Kelly was influenced to become a bushranger. His family was not particularly liked by the law, and so when he was persecuted by a few of the policemen, he reacted and decided to become an outlaw. He figured that if he was going to be charged for something, he would give them a real reason.

How did Ned Kelly die and why?

Ned Kelly was hung at the age of 25 at the Melbourne Gaol.

Although he was a bushranger, the reward for his capture was increased following his murder of three police men, and this was the crime for which he was hanged.

Why does Ned Kelly wear a mask?

Ned Kelly wore armour, complete with a helmet.

The armour consisted of a helmet, a frontpiece and a backpiece. There was another separate plate, hung on straps, to protect the groin area. The plates were held together with straps and wire, one with shoulder tips and the other with side plates that joined the front and back plates. Ned Kelly was believed to wear a skullcap, possibly knitted, underneath the helmet. The helmets had holes and were thought to have been lined.

Was Ned Kelly decapitated?

Ned Kelly was hung in the Melbourne gaol and then decapitated before being buried in an unmarked grave within the gaol grounds.

Why was Ned Kelly famous?

Ned Kelly, was famous for standing up against injustice against his people, after shooting 3 police, he was senctenced to death. "such is life" was the famouse Ned kelly's Last words as he was hung at the age of 25-26 died 1880, born 1854-1855

Why did ned kelly shoot people?

Ned Kelly was a bushranger, an outlaw, and often such criminals were supported by friends and family. Ned Kelly had several run-ins with the law, and his family often felt that they were persecuted by the police. This was a common problem among Irish immigrants and ex-convicts. The Kelly gang was formed in response to the bad treatment the Kellys felt they received, and they felt they had nothing to lose by turning to crime.

What were ned kelly's inspirations?

In the new book:

"Australian Bushrangers, the Police, and God".

The issue of Ned and Heaven is explained as accurately as is possible using historical facts of the day.

The book is factual story is about "Australian Bushrangers", including Ned Kelly, who had the opportunity to trust in God, either before, during or after capture. The Australian bushranger may have committed what appear to be dreadful crimes, and as such they became outside of the law of the land. This story is about just a few of these bushrangers, who have had the opportunity to trust in God, either before, during or after capture. Most of these men committed the crime known as 'Robbery Under Arms' and as we have seen from the movie industry, the likes of the story 'Robbery Under Arms' is glamorised to the extent that we cannot but admire their exploits.

This very real and dangerous drama cannot be what it is, or what it was, without acknowledging the valiant and possibly more dangerous part played by the God consciousness, police and troopers, of the day. During a trial of a bushranger a magistrate stated: "Take the case of these constables, were they not brave men also? It is a strange thing that we hear little of the undoubted police bravery, yet, if there is the slightest courage shown by a bushranger, he is lauded as if he were a hero of romance".

The book includes real faith facts of numerous Aussie Bushrangers including Bushranger Power. But I am sure that Ned Kelly is now in Heaven with Christ Jesus, thanks to Ned's confession of faith at the Glenrowan Railway Station.

How much was the reward for Ned Kelly?

the highest the reward got for the gang was 2000 pounds - 500 for each outlaw.

i wish i had 2000 pounds...

What are the names of the ned kelly gang?

Ned Kelly's gang of bushrangers included his brother Dan Kelly, Steve Hart and Joe Byrne.

What type of gun was Ned Kelly's gun?

Ned Kelly was known to have used more than one gun.

His favourite was an old 60cm long .577 calibre carbine which was sawn off at the butt and barrel and held together with waxed string.

Ned Kelly's last used gun was a Colt Carbine revolver.

What did Ned Kelly do for a living?

In Ned Kelly's time, men who worked on the land did not have time for "hobbies". They spent their time working on their farms and cattlestations or sheep stations, ploughing, harvesting, mustering and completing any of the other myriad jobs around the property.

Where was Ned Kelly father born?

Ned Kelly was not born in a hospital.

Back in the mid 1800s, when he was born, most people were not born in hospitals.

What happened at the Glenrowan Inn when the Kelly gang arrived?

The Kelly gang had murdered police informer Aaron Sherritt on 27 June 1880, and as a result, they expected a large number of police to travel to Glenrowan by train. When the Kelly gang arrived at Glenrowan, they tried to coerce some of the townsfolk into helping lift the rail tracks, hoping to cause the train to crash and kill a large number of the expected police. Not many of the townsfolk were willing to assist, so the people were rounded up and held in the Glenrowan Inn so that they could not warn the train.

After entertaining the hostages for hours with games and dancing, the Kelly gang allowed the more trusted hostages to go home at nightfall, as the train was running late. Thomas Curnow, the local schoolteacher, was one of those released, and when he heard the approaching train in the early hours of June 28th, he ran quickly to warn of the danger ahead. This gave the police time to prepare. Wearing their famous armour, the Kelly brothers held a shootout with police. Several hostages were injured in the gun battle and two later died from gunshot wounds.

How long was Ned Kelly in jail?

in court in jail well go to the old Melbourne gaol and find out more a bout him and his gang

Did Ned Kelly die in the Glenrowan siege?

Bushranger Ned Kelly did not die in the Glenrowan siege. Despite his armour, he was shot - below the knees, which nobbled him and enabled the police to capture him. He was later hanged at Old Melbourne Gaol.

When did Ned Kelly commit his first crime?

Ned Kelly's first crime occurred when he was 15, when he was charged with assault on a fowl and pig dealer named Ah Fook, and also with aiding the bushranger Harry Power in some of his robberies. He was declared "not guilty".

His next crime occurred within a few months, when he was charged with assault and indecent behaviour. The story can be found at the related link below.

When was Ned Kelly's trial?

Ned Kelly was betrayed to the police whilst holding dozens of people hostage in the Glenrowan Inn on 28 June, 1880. The Kelly gang held a shootout with police. Gang members Dan Kelly, Steve Hart and Joe Byrne were killed, and Ned was shot twenty-eight times in the legs, being unprotected by the armour. (Controversy has continued over whether Dan Kelly actually was killed, but no real evidence has ever surfaced to suggest he survived and went into hiding.) Ned Kelly survived to stand trial, and was sentenced to death by hanging on 29 October 1880. He was hanged in Melbourne on 11 November 1880.

Who is Ned Kelly's wife?

Ned Kelly did not marry, although rumours that he married (or had a fiancee) have surfaced periodically ever since he was hanged. There remains no evidence that he had a wife.

What did Ned Kelly say just before he was hung?

They are reputed to be 'Such is life', but there has been some uncertainty as to whether the person who recorded them was close enough to have accurately heard them.
Such is life.