Beechworth Weekend August 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2007
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25 July 2007
Update from event coordinator Noelene Allen:

The Ned Kelly Weekend 3rd to 5th August is fast approaching 8 days and who is counting? There are some tickets left for some events and you can still book online at www.beechworthonline.com.au or purchase tickets when available at the event. "FRAMED?" The Art Exhibition which opens Friday 3rd August at 5.45pm now has 51 entries and they are all of a very high standard and not to be missed.

"Ned at the Nic" is a sell out with 90 tickets sold for what is going to be a real fun night - I was at rehearsals the other night and it was great. Those who miss out this year will have to put it on their calendar for next year. "Ned Kelly - Fact or Fiction" with Brian McDonald is selling well but there are tickets still available. Brian will be very interesting - he has a great knowledge of his subject and is a great speaker.

"Reading of the Jerilderie Letter" Another new event this year and situated in our beautiful Robert O'Hara Burke Museum and to be read by Vic Issell who has played Charles Smythe in the Re enactment of the Trial of Ned Kelly for a number of years. The staff at the Burke are also providing a light lunch. "The Re enactment of the Preliminary Hearing and Trial of Ned Kelly" will be held on two occasions over the weekend - Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 11.30am. Michael Beattie who plays Ned is a mirror image of the man and his portrayal is really wonderful. The script has been adapted by Ian Jones from a script that was used for many years by the Re enactment group and has that added Ian touch with focus on David Gaunson.

"Ellen Kelly - a woman of spirit and courage" is the result of my research into a woman who the more I learn the more I want to learn. I have included research that I have done into the other members of the family who are so much a part of this story. My talk will be on Sunday morning at 10.00am. "Behind the Armour - The Forgotten Heartache" is another new event and will reveal some of the untold stories of the people close to the Kelly legend. Noeleen Lloyd unravelling some of the myths that surround the women of the Greta Valley where Noeleen continues the tradition of the Lloyd/Hart families.

Judith Douthie's new book "I was at the Kelly Gang Roundup" has filled many gaps in the information surrounding the people and families involved in the siege at Glenrowan and her talk will be very revealing. Paul O'Keefe has delved into the Kelly story in much detail and he delivers his talks to many groups - his relationship to Steve Hart is one that he is very proud of and never tires of telling. The effects of the Kelly legend on the people of the Greta Valley from 1880 to the 21st Century is the basis of his discussion.

"The Commemoration of the Great Fight" was so popular last year that we have invited the boxers back again last year. Complete a great weekend with a bet or two on the bouts to be held at the rear of the Beechworth Courthouse. Looking forward to seeing many of your readers over the weekend - please come and say hello.

Noelene Allen
Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct
Coordinator
P.O. Box 28
Beechworth Victoria 3747
Phone 03 5728 8066
nallen@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Beechworth Historic Courthouse daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
For all online bookings, activities, latest news, & event information: beechworthonline.com.au

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04 June 2007
Update from event coordinator Noelene Allen:

I am waiting for confirmation for the Saturday evening event Behind the Armour – the Forgotten Heartache for a couple of speakers and will let you know as soon as I receive them. This is a new event and give visitors an insight into being part of the Kelly story and how it has affected their lives. The Art Show is a new event and is being opened on Friday 3rd August in the Sub Treasury building in the Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct by Lee Olver who will have some of his paintings for sale.

The old fashioned Music Hall at the Nicholas Hotel on Friday evening from 7.00pm will be heaps of fun and a good way to start the weekend with visitors being urged to wear period costume and participate in lots of fun events throughout the evening with our musicians who will liven every one up. Lots of prizes for trivia questions, singing, dancing, best period costume and much more will have lots of audience participation and fun.

Brian McDonald will be a guest speaker in the Courthouse and speak on his favourite subject Kellyana. I will be speaking on my favourite subject Ellen Kelly and the family. The Re enactment crew are all keen and rehearsing for another great performance in the Courthouse and also the Arrival of Ned Kelly from the Beechworth Railway Station to the Courthouse through the streets of Beechworth is another of our authentic events set in the very place that it happened.

Bus Tours to the Woolshed Valley will be available both Saturday and Sunday and also Walking Tours with experienced tour guides to show visitors the sites of relevance to Ned in Beechworth. The Commemorative Fight will again be on in the Police Paddocks behind the Courthouse and will commemorate the fight between Ned Kelly and Wild Wright.

A Blacksmiths & Sculpture Display and Show in the Police Paddocks all weekend. Other events are being confirmed and I will let you know as soon as I can when they are all set to go. We hope to see all your Ned Kelly enthusiasts in Beechworth 3rd to 5th August and don’t forget seating in the Beechworth. Historic Courthouse is limited so get in and book early.

Noelene Allen
Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct
Coordinator
P.O. Box 28
Beechworth Victoria 3747
Phone 03 5728 8066
nallen@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Beechworth Historic Courthouse daily 9.00am to 5.00pm
For all online bookings, activities, latest news, & event information: beechworthonline.com.au

Download PDF
Beechworth 2007 Calendar of Events Brochure