Bushranger basics
The name given to the "bandits of the Australian Outback" that Ned Kelly was a part of.
Bushrangers
These final words, allegedly spoken on the gallows, are often attributed to Ned Kelly.
"Such is life"
The total approximate weight of the iron armor worn by the Kelly gang during their final showdown.
40kg
Many people saw Ned as a hero because he stole from the rich and gave to this group of people.
Poor/selectors
Although he was involved in many crimes, Ned Kelly was officially tried and found guilty of the murder of this police constable at Stringybark Creek.
Thomas Lonigan
This colony (now a state) was the main operating area for the Kelly Gang.
Victoria
This lengthy document, dictated by Ned to Joe Byrne, explains his actions and complains about police corruption.
the Jerilderie Letter
The site of the final, massive showdown between the gang and the police in June 1880.
Glenrowan Inn
The number of police officers killed by the Kelly Gang at Stringybark Creek.
Three
This Irish-born judge, who famously sentenced Ned to death, died of natural causes just 12 days after Kelly’s execution.
Sir Redmond Barry
The gang took over this small town in 1879, where they wore civilian clothes, robbed a bank, and released hostages.
Jerilderie
The type of land tenure that Ned and his fellow sympathizers felt was unfairly taken by wealthy squatters.
Selectors
The gang stole this crucial piece of agricultural equipment from local farmers to create their armor.
Plough discs
This member of the gang, often called Ned’s "brother," was younger than Ned.
Dan Kelly.
To ensure a "fair" trial and avoid a sympathetic local jury, the government moved the proceedings from this country town to the Supreme Court in Melbourne.
Beechworth
Ned Kelly’s father, John "Red" Kelly, was originally transported to Australia from this country.
Ireland
In his letter, Ned called this officer, who was shot at Stringybark Creek, a "villain" and a "coward."
Lonigan
The specific part of the body that was unprotected by Ned's armour, leading to his capture.
Legs/Knees
The name of the special train carrying police that the gang planned to derail at Glenrowan.
"Special Police Train"
When the judge finished his sentencing with "May God have mercy on your soul," Ned famously replied with this defiant promise.
"I will see you there where I go"
The name of the police officer who was killed after attempting to arrest Dan Kelly at the family home, sparking the conflict.
Constable Fitzpatrick
The type of "ground" Ned requested he be buried in in his final letter.
Consecrated ground
Sergeant Steele shot Ned in this area, allowing police to finally capture him.
Right foot/leg
Before becoming an outlaw, a teenage Ned was hailed as a hero for saving a boy from drowning in this river.
Hughes River
Ned’s lawyer, Henry Bindon, called no witnesses for the defence, arguing instead that this 1878 event had "made men mad" through police persecution.
Fitzpatrick Incident