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Research
Sources online:
Public Record
Office Victoria
PROV
allows you to search the archives of Victoria online to find and view
many of the 'Kelly documents'. It has a search engine with simple and
advanced search options and provides access to documents for Kelly research.
www.prov.vic.gov.au/
Ned Online
Ned Online offers
a large collection of Kelly documents to the public. The text is also
typed online for those documents that are at all unclear or difficult
to read.
nedonline.imagineering.net.au/main.htm
Treasures
of the State Library of Victoria.
www.statelibrary.vic.gov.au/
The Jerilderie Letter
was dictated by Ned Kelly to Joe Byrne in 1879.
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/jerilderieletter/index.html
Images of the armour
owned by Ned Kelly.
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/collections/treasures/kellyarmour1.html
Stringybark Creek
Created by Deakin
University this site explores in minute detail the events of Stringybark
Creek. It includes old Kelly movies that can be downloaded, comparative
eyewitness accounts of Ned Kelly and Constable McIntyre's versions of
events, and the Coroners reports. Brilliant site.
www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/resources/mediality/kelly/KELLFILM.HTM
General
Interest:
Ironoutlaw
Ironoutlaw.com was
the first true Kelly site on the net and certainly remains one of the
best. Web designer (and book publisher) Brad Webb created this huge and
popular site. Ironoutlaw.com has won many web awards, and has inspired
and influenced many other Kelly sites, including this one. Over the years
Brad has offered (through his 'feedback' and writings sections) a much
appreciated opportunity for the masses to express opinions. He has also
promoted numerous Kelly events, and previously unknown amateur Kelly historians.
Brad has also recently done a very noble thing and published a revised
edition of the all-time treasure 'Australian Son' by Max Brown. I highly
recommend ironoutlaw (and not because Brad happens to be a friend and
all-round good guy).
www.ironoutlaw.com
Ironicon
This regularly expanding and updated website is dedicated
to report on all stories and research to do with Kelly and the gang. Includes
an extensive selection of links. The open-minded' no-stone-unturned' researcher
and webmaster, Bill Denheld, shares his investigations and happily welcomes
any and all questions and discussion. I certainly
recommend this site.
http://www.ironicon.com.au/ironicon/ironicon.htm
The Ned Kelly Archives SMH
The Sydney Morning
Herald has archived its stories about Ned Kelly in an easy to navigate
site. It includes more links, a photo gallery and is worth a browse.
http://www.smh.com.au/specials/nedkelly/
Cobb & Co Glenrowan
Well-known researcher
and personality Gary Dean runs this Kelly site, which includes information
on other Australian bushrangers, a history of 'Policing at Glenrowan',
and some general information about Kelly attractions in Glenrowan. There
is also an Kellyana E-shop and a subscriber section to access a number
of close transcripts of Kelly documents.
www.nedkellysworld.com.au/
Glenrowan1880
This site, by Dave White, was intended to explore all
aspects of the Glenrowan Siege of 1880 and does do so with varying degrees
of success. However, the content of this site now strays so widely and
frequently from its intended topic that it lacks coherence and is messy
to use, which is disappointing particularly if your time is precious.
There is also a never-ending supply of personal opinions (and a touch
of self-acclaim throughout which can be a little hard to take). Overall
if you choose to fish for the Kelly story in this sprawling site - make
sure you wear your waders.
Note: This site has recently undergone a structural rebuild and thankfully
much has been done to aid site navigation. Unfortunately, the text is
now white print against a black background making it very hard on the
eyes. (I haven't had time to review the text, so can make no comment on
possible changes in that regard.)
www.glenrowan1880.com
Australian Bushrangers
"Take a Journey into Australian Bushranging History,
our prisons and some notorious modern day crooks!!" says this webmaster,
and one of Ned Kelly's most colourful and cadid fans, Mr Ilama, (aka Dave
Cox). This inimitable site has a bit of everything. It includes information
on Harry Power, Wild Wright, Ned's prison record, Ellen Kelly, and the
1880 Royal Commission. Also thrown in, is some info on some of Australia's
recent criminals, and prisons.
www.australianbushrangers.com
Joe
Online
http://joeonline2.tripod.com/history.html
General
History / Resources:
Old Melbourne
Gaol
This
was an excellent site - unfortunately it is currently under reconstruction.
When operating however, it gives details of its past inmates including
Ned Kelly and many other prisoners. It also gives a history of the gaol
itself. The surviving part of which is one wing, a three-story section
of what when in operation was known simply as the 'Melbourne Gaol'. It
was built in 1852 and there were 136 hangings on site between 1842 and
1924. There are 36 death masks of hanged men and women. One can also purchase
a variety of books and souvenirs (mostly on Ned Kelly). Of particular
interest is the 'drop' and original beam from which Ned was hung back
in 1880.
Temporary
link to the gaol via the National Trust
www.vicnet.net.au/~omgaol
- LINK CURRENTLY INACTIVE
National Trust
The National Trust
work toward preserving, and where appropriate, restoring our national
heritage buildings. It is a non-profit, non-government organisation. The
National Trust own John 'Red' Kelly's homestead at Beveridge, Victoria.
The building is deteriorating very quickly and need's your help. If you
wish to help preserve a part of Ned's childhood, then follow the link
below and head for the 'contact us' page.
www.nattrust.com.au
Victorian Heritage register
online
The Victorian Heritage
Register and Inventory are now available on-line in this fully searchable
database. The Register is a comprehensive listing of Victoria's most significant
places, objects and historic shipwrecks. The Heritage Inventory lists
all known historic archaeological sites and relics. This is one place
to look up John Kelly's former house Beveridge and other properties associated
with Ned.
www.doi.vic.gov.au/doi/hvolr.nsf
Fethard's
Red Kelly page.
John Kelly, father
of Ned Kelly was baptized on 20th February 1820 in Moyglass Church in
the Parish of Killenaule in the county of Tipperary, in Ireland. This
website is a good place to learn about the man that fathered Ned and Dan
Kelly.
www.fethard.com/people/redkelly.html
Ned on the
ABC
The
ABC's brief overview of Ned Kelly's life. This info page is worth a quick
look, but beware the odd, albeit forgivable, error. Such as the claim
that Ned was born in 1854 (this is not historical fact, as he is just
as likely to have been born in 1855), and that he was the "eldest
of eight children". (In fact Ned was the eldest boy, but
3rd born child. There were 8 Kelly children, but Ned also
had 4 half-siblings, making him the eldest boy of 12.)
www.abc.net.au/btn/australians/nedkelly.htm
Victoria Police Museum
Unfortunately
there is no more than a web-page online about the Victoria police museum,
but it does include an overview about the museum and its opening hours
and contact details. For anyone seeking information on the police at the
time of the Kelly outbreak then contacting the museum via this web-page
would be worth-while.
http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=66
Education
Kelly Gang Educational
Paul O'Keefe
has launched a terrific new service, which has been specifically designed
for primary school groups (school years 5 - 8), and is called "The
Kelly Gang, Our Family, Our Story". This unique service,
for NSW schools, tells the whole story of the Kelly gang and its members,
and incorporates a state of the art multi media presentation, role play,
and hands on historical props. Students will learn all aspects of this
important area of Australian history, including what it is that has given
the Kelly gang lasting iconic status in our folklore. The presentations
are authorised by the NSW Department of Education Performance of schools
program.
Paul is directly
related to the Kelly Gang, (his Great great grandmother’s brother
was gang member, Steve Hart, and his Great great grandmother, Ettie Hart,
was Ned Kelly’s girlfriend). Paul's main aim has always been to
make sure the historical truth is the one that the public hears, so there
is no doubt his presentations will be factually accurate, and his relationship
to the gang members will no doubt make the presentations more compelling
for his young audience. Never before has any relative of the Kelly gang
actively sought to share this story directly with the public, which is
why this new educational resource is such a treasure.
For more information
visit his new website (link below), or to book Paul for an incursion email
him at info@kellygangeducational.com
www.kellygangeducational.com
Australian History Promotions
http://www.australianhistorypromotions.com/default.php
Classmate
Ned Kelly : resources
and activities site by The Daily Telegraph; "Take the Challenge".
ink.news.com.au/classmate
Bushranger Site
"A Discovery
Site for Kids" by Hazel Orr and Andrew Stackpool. This is a comprehensive
site covering all things to do with bushrangers. Such as: classroom activities,
quotes, poetry, and includes bios on over 30 Australian bushrangers. It
also includes a detailed page on Ned's 'tutor' Harry Power and has a Q&A
option. Worth a look!
scs.une.edu.au/Bushrangers
Ned Kelly - Australia general
knowledge
This page offers
a challenge for students "Reading Comprehension, Ned Kelly - Criminal
and folk hero". Unfortunately their are a few historical errors,
such as the claim that Ellen Kelly (Ned's mother) came to Australia as
a convict (she was actually the daughter of an immigrant), and that Dan
"died in a fire" (in fact he probably committed suicide before
the fire was lit). But nontheless this site is worth a look for those
it is aimed at, i.e. students of general Australian history.
homepage.powerup.com.au
Tourism
Kelly Country 2000
This site covers some early history of Australia, and
mainly deals with pictures of historically significant sites in 'Kellycountry'.
It also has a forum where users can post
opinions and chat directly with each other, which (although unfortunately
tends to be dominated by a small group of people) may well be useful for
anyone who wishes to hook up with other Kellyites and those new to Kelly
history who are seeking research help from Kelly buffs.
http://www.kellycountry2000.com/
Kelly Touring Route
Those wishing to visit the sites of 'Kelly
Country' should visit this website, which is a joint initiative between
the municipalities of the Rural City of Wangaratta, Benalla Rural City,
Mansfield, Strathbogie, Indigo and Jerilderie (NSW) Shire Councils. It
covers all the important historical Kelly sites and towns essential for
any pilgrimage.
www.nedkellytouringroute.com.au
Beechworth
The
town of Beechworth played a significant part in the Kelly story. If one
was planning a visit to 'Kelly country' including Beechworth on your tour
is a must, and this website offers loads of info including; Beechworth's
history (including its buildings), events & festivals, accommodation,
and maps.
http://www.beechworth.com.au/
Proposed Ned Kelly Centre Glenrowan
Following a master plan 'feasibility study'
renowned architect Penleigh Boyd and designer Bill Denheld have laid down
for consideration a preliminary concept design for the proposed Ned Kelly
Interpretive Visitor Centre at Glenrowan. The ' work in progress ' has
been submitted to the Glenrowan Planning Steering Committee for evaluation.
All concept design has been done on a voluntary and goodwill basis. Their
intent and efforts are purely to assist the promotion of a Ned Kelly Centre
at Glenrowan. For further details got to this link:
www.denheldid.com/nedcentre
The
King Valley Tourist Route Portal
This site is a terrific
one for anyone wishing to visit the beautiful King Valley in northeast
Victoria, otherwise referred to as 'Kelly Country'. It contains a wealth
of information and is operated by a man who lives it Whitfield. It is
an independent Portal featuring all the known websites about the King
Valley region (between Mansfield and Wangaratta).
http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/users/portal
King Valley Watchdog Newsletter
An independant online newsletter "re-enchanting community
spirit with up to date news of The King Valley, N.E.Victoria."
http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/portal/files/news/news.htm
Ghosts at
the Old Melbourne Gaol
Do you believe in
ghosts? A couple of photos were taken of 'ghosts' at the gaol during 'Ned:
The Exhibition'. (Unfortunately the people from this site are under the
misconception that Ned was never buried there.)
www.castleofspirits.com/melbgaolph.html
Art
and Culture:
Music
www.thekellygang.com
'Outlawed' Exhibition
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra
is holding a fascinating exhibition investigating outlaw legends: The
World's Rebels, Revolutionaries and Bushrangers! The exhibition is inviting
visitors to take stock of what they know about outlaws from the hard historical
facts through to their popular portrayal in literature, film and song
and to make their own decision about whether these national legends are
heroes, villains or maybe even both. The website contains all relevant
information and includes an interactive section to test your knowledge
about outlaws through the ages, as well as, a chance to cast your own
verdict on famous outlaws.
www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/outlawed
www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/outlawed/explore_the_outlaws/kelly_gang/
Ned Kelly
The movie
This
is the movie that everyone waited impatiently for... and with Heath Ledger
as Ned Kelly who can blame us?! This is the official
movie site for the film version of the novel 'Our Sunshine', which
was released in Australian cimemas in March 2003 and is now available
on DVD.
www.nedkellythemovie.com
The Sash
Movie site
This
site is for a movie The Sash that is currently in pre-production.
The director Scot McPhie claims he wants to make the film as historically
accuarte as possible. Here's hoping.
www.mango-a-gogo.com/sash/sash.htm
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