Joe Byrne reflects on the murder of Aaron Sherritt and some of his formative experiences, as he waits in the Glenrowan Inn for the police train in this competition entry from Georgina Stones. Continue reading Literature Competition Entry #3: Fragments from an Outlaw’s Journal by Georgina Stones
A hangman teaches his craft to his apprentice – but there’s a twist! This competition entry was written by Ben Holgate. Continue reading Literature Competition Entry #2: The Book of Drops by Ben Holgate
The ghost of Dan Kelly reflects on the events that led to his outlawry and demise in this competition entry by Joanne Stritch. Continue reading Literature Competition Entry #1: Meeting Dan at Stringybark Creek by Joanne Stritch
Being a young man with large hands and strong arms you’d think I was perfect for brick laying but alas it was not for me. I tried to help Ned out on a job but the job just wasn’t suited … Continue reading “Dan Kelly’s Account of Chesney Vale”
Ned Kelly’s plan at Glenrowan was as audacious as it was horrific and every moment that the police special didn’t appear brought things closer to disaster, so in this climate of tension Joe and Ned snatch a moment for contemplation… Continue reading Memories of Morgan
A Guide to Australian Bushranging 