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What places did Ned Kelly Rob?
Ned Kelly robbed the town bank in Euroa in 1878, and then the bank in Jerilderie in 1879.
Where did Ned Kelly steal horses?
Overview. The Kelly family was accused by the police of living largely by stealing horses and cattle. The trade in stolen horses and cattle was brisk across the Murray River between Victoria and New South Wales.
Where was Ned Kelly hung?
Old Melbourne Gaol
Convicted at Melbourne on 29 October 1880 for murder, Ned Kelly was a well-known bushranger who captured the public’s imagination. His death mask was created after his execution at the Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880. He was aged 25.
What happened at the Euroa bank robbery?
On 10 December 1878 the Gang staged a daring raid on Euroa and robbed the National Bank of £2000 worth of cash and gold, although they had been hoping for much more. The exuberant bank robbers then treated their hostages to a trick riding show before galloping away.
When did Ned Kelly rob the bank of Euroa?
10 December 1878
On 10 December 1878 the Gang staged a daring raid on Euroa and robbed the National Bank of £2000 worth of cash and gold, although they had been hoping for much more.
What happened at Stringybark Creek between Ned and the police?
The gang ambushed the police camp at Stringybark Creek and found two of the four policemen – Constables Lonigan and McIntyre – standing around a fire. The gang drew their guns and Ned shot Lonigan. McIntyre surrendered.
When did Ned Kelly rob the bank in Jerilderie?
#OnThisDay 10 February 1879 Ned Kelly and his gang carried out a daring raid in Jerilderie on the local bank. Ned and Dan Kelly, dressed in the police uniforms, rode into town where they robbed the bank and burned all the townspeople’s mortgage deeds.
Where did Ned Kelly’s gang destroy the rail line?
On the night of 26 June the gang rode to Glenrowan. Ned and Steve Hart rounded up labourers and forced them to destroy the rail line. Meanwhile Joe Byrne and Dan Kelly shot Aaron Sherritt. Sherritt’s protective detail of four police officers was so scared of the gang they supposedly remained hidden in his house for hours after the shooting.
Why was Ned Kelly’s Gang outlawed in Victoria?
The Kelly Gang was furious at being outlawed, especially as they believed the Victorian police were in large part responsible for each of the crimes the gang had committed following Fitzpatrick’s attempt to arrest Dan. Over the next three months, the gang robbed banks in Euroa and Jerilderie.
What did Ned Kelly do in the Jerilderie raid?
Ned and Dan Kelly, dressed in the police uniforms, rode into town where they robbed the bank and burned all the townspeople’s mortgage deeds. Ned left a letter with the bank manager to explain his actions, which would go on to become famous as the Jerilderie Letter.