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RE: Ned Kelly - Jerilderie Letter Version of the StringyBark Creek shootout
This is really a fascinating post! I just finished reading the whole Jerilderie letter... wow! What a fascinating man!
all those that have reason
to fear me had better sell out
and give £10 out of every hundred
to the widow and orphan fund
and do not attempt to reside
in Victoria but as short a time
as possible after reading this
notice neglect this and abide
by the consequence which shall
be worse than rust in wheat in
Victoria or the drought of a dry
season to the grasshoppers in
N.S.Wales I do not wish to give the
order full force without giving
timely warning but I am a
Widow’s Son, outlawed and my
orders must be obeyed
Downright apocalyptic.
I am really happy I found you tonight, followed and looking forward to more great posts in my feed!
Cheers - Carl
Yes, you can see the flaws in his character, but also the justification.
There was a petition raised, with 30,000 signatures, handed to the government, requesting for leniency.
However, the judge wanted a quick conviction, so he could attend the Melbourne Cup!
A couple of years afterwards, I think in 1880, Labour Unions became organised to add some social equilibrium.