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Feature, Review, The Kelly Gang3 Comments

Black Snake (Review)

Oct 31, 2018Feb 24, 2021 AJFPhelan56

Black Snake: The Real Story of Ned Kelly by Leo Kennedy and Mic Looby is one of those rare occasions when you get a truly fresh insight into familiar history. Driven by the desire to tell the story of his … Continue reading Black Snake (Review)

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The Romance of Robbery (Opinion)

Mar 21, 2018Mar 21, 2018 AJFPhelan56

Everyone loves a good crime story. Most of the world’s most enduring stories relate to criminals, renegades and assorted rogues and their notorious exploits. But what is it that makes these figures so appealing? What is it about the brigand … Continue reading The Romance of Robbery (Opinion)

Feature, The Kelly Gang, The Riverina Bushrangers, Victorian Bushrangers1 Comment

Looking for Ned: Life versus Legend

Jan 24, 2018Mar 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

Many people have a very clear image in their head of Ned Kelly: tall, muscular, bushy beard and pompadour hairstyle. This image is Ned Kelly a day before his execution, almost six months after he was nearly shot to pieces … Continue reading Looking for Ned: Life versus Legend

Feature, Opinion, The Kelly Gang5 Comments

Ned Kelly: What’s the Appeal? (Opinion) 

Jul 11, 2017Mar 30, 2020 AJFPhelan56

What is the legend of Ned Kelly? Why is he the one everyone thinks of when the topic of bushrangers is raised? After 130+ years are we any closer to an answer to why Ned Kelly appeals to so many? Continue reading Ned Kelly: What’s the Appeal? (Opinion) 

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