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Literature Competition Entry #3: Fragments from an Outlaw’s Journal by Georgina Stones

March 19, 2019March 20, 2019 AJFPhelan56

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

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Literature Competition Entry #2: The Book of Drops by Ben Holgate

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 AJFPhelan56

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

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Literature Competition Entry #1: Meeting Dan at Stringybark Creek by Joanne Stritch

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 AJFPhelan56

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

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“Dan Kelly’s Account of Chesney Vale”

September 13, 2018March 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

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”

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Memories of Morgan

August 8, 2018March 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

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

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