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Ned Kelly

Meet Ned Kelly, an Irish Australian outlaw who became a legendary outlaw, considered by some as a criminal and by others a brave and daring folk hero.

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Ned Kelly

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  • Was the eldest of eight children who faced poverty and became involved in horse and cattle stealing leading to a life of crime and clashes with the police
  • His date of birth is thought to be 1854 or 1855
  • In 1878 while hiding in the bush, Kelly shot three policemen. He and his gang became wanted outlaws

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