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John Hanlon transcription of the Jerilderie letter

Jerilderie letter

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Murderer and self-confessed stock thief, Ned Kelly is arguably Australia's best known historical character. He is also the only bushranger known to have left a detailed written justification of his actions. Read the 56 page 'letter' Ned Kelly tried to have published at Jerilderie in February 1879.

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