Contacting Ian Jones
From: Adrian Zupp [adrianz59@yahoo.com] 30 Jul 07
Hi, congratulations on a wonderful Website. I am an Australian journalist now living in the United States. Can you tell me how I can contact Ian Jones? This information would be much appreciated. Try contacting him through his publisher Lothian Books

Portraits of Ellen Kelly
From: Chris and Bill [chrissie@netbay.com.au] 30 Jul 07
Hello there, we have 2 portraits the first is of ELLEN KELLY who is Ned's mother, she was about 30 years old size of this is 46 x 35 cm, this is an authentic portrait, Ian Jones has seen it and agrees that it is the real deal. The second one is of ALICE KELLY KING Ned's youngest sister the size is 46 x 35cm. this is also authentic, this was taken when Alice was about 26 years old. These have been in our family for over one houndred years, we were wondering if they carry any value? If so how much? Jackpot!

Ned Kelly
From: Sara Thompson [gawgus_beautiful_hot@optusnet.com] 29 Jul 07
I do not think ned kelly was an outlaw at all. all he was trying to do was to get money for his family. i think he was a hero and will always remain in our hearts.

Lazy Eye?
From: Liz Twelftree [liz12tree@hotmail.co.uk] 26 Jul 07
Can anybody tell me if Ned Kelly had a sight defect in one eye? I was told he did but cannot find a reference to it anywhere.

Bound for Judgement
From: Juliana Byers [rowena.byers@acecommunications.com.au] 19 Jul 07
Hello! You have heard for me before and I hope there isn't a rule that says I can only contact you once. I would just like to say to your readers that if you are looking for a book on Ned Kelly DO NOT read Bound for Judgment! Not that there is anything seriously wrong with the book, aside from the fact that you can never tell if the author is talking about Ned or Dan or Steve or Joe (or any other random person who pops up in the Kelly Story because of the ansence of names!). I would also like to ask you two questions:
1) In the list of Kelly sympathisers on your website you spell the shortening of Steve Hart's sister Esther, 'Etty' rather than 'Ettie', I have never seen it spelt 'Etty' and was wondering who wrote that list.
2) Again about the list of sympathisers and about Steve Hart's family and again pretty much the same question because whoever did write that list (if it was you I don\'t mean to offend you) put Richard Hart Sr. (Steve's father) as a 'sibling'! Anyway, if you could get back to me that would be great! Thanks a million!

Open Day at Rupertswood home of Clarke Family and where Hare died
From: Bruce [kellycountry2000@hotmail.com] 08 Jun 07
Your readers may be interested in visiting the place where Hare died and Joe Byrnes armour was given to the Clarke family. Well worth a visit, have tea and scones in the master dining room. Sunday 17 June 2007, 11am - 4.30pm Rupertswood Mansion, 3 Macedon Street, Sunbury (Melway ref: 382 G2). Adults $12, Students (12-18) $6. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Salesian Order at Rupertswood, 17 June 1927 - 17 June 2007, the Rupertswood Heritage Associationa will host a grand open day. Rupertswood is perhaps most famous for its place in sporting history as the 'birthplace of The Ashes'. The open day willinclude exhibitions of photographs and artefacts collected in the past 80 years. Morning and afternoon teas and gourmet lunches will be served in the Drawing Room. No bookings necessary, tickets at door. Details: 0417 630 802.

Finding Ian Jones
From: Trish Henderson [katisha_jl@aapt.net.au] 04 Jun 07
Hi there, I have been a Ned Kelly symphasier now for more than 30 years. I grew up in Kelly Country and now live in Warwick, QLD with my husband and children but have never forgoton my heritage. I would love to be able to get in contact with Ian Jones via email if that is all possible? Best bet is to contact his publisher Lothian Books, as Ian isn't on email. Or you might just see him wandering the street of Beechworth

Dan Kelly and Steve Hart
From: Juliana Byers [rowena.byers@acecommunications.com.au] 03 Jun 07
On the suvival of Dan Kelly, 19, and Steve Hart, 21, I have to say that I believe that Dan and Steve died at Glenrowan. This is because many of the stories revoloving around their possible suvival only focus on Dan! I find it had to believe that (if the stories of suvival were true) only Dan suvived or that both Dan and Steve suvived and then wetn in seperate directions! Men was go through things like that together and suvive do not split up after the event! Therefore I have to say that Dan Kelly and Steve Hart commited suicide at Glenrowan, hopefully be shooting themselves because i hate to think of them taking poison, being overcome by the smoke or giving themselves up to the flames! Although, I will admit, the stories that tell of the suvival are well worth a read, even just for fun.

Ned Kelly Fan
From: Bronwyn [lil_belle29@hotmail.com] 31 May 07
I am a great fan of ned kelly and im 15 yay!!!!! ned kelly is a good person 2 look up to!!!!

Ned Kelly Weekend August
From: Faith [shits1987@hotmail.com] 30 May 07
Hey Brad, just wondering about the Ned Kelly weekend to take place at Beechworth in August who is aloud to go to this thing cause if everyday people are aloud i would LOVE!!!!!! to be able to get there i just dont no if i can so if you could get back to me on this it would be great! thanks heaps. Come one, come all

Original Victorian Police Gazettes
From: Melissa Jones [b_bellydance@aapt.net.au] 28 May 07
Hello! I have seen the original Victorian Police Gazettes from 1878, 1879, and 1880, which contain documentation regarding Ned Kelly and his family. If I can get them, where would I take them? Are they of any value? Any information would be helpful! No, they are totally worthless but, before you throw them away, send them to me...

Family History
From: Penny Campton [heavycamp@yahoo.com.au] 25 May 07
Old family story about a relation, a young boy shot in the hip/ thigh by police at the seige. Also curious about the following family names, all resident in Kelly country during Neds life. Family names are Collopy and Doodie. Are there any records mentioning these families? Try Judith Douthie's new book on the Glenrowan Siege I Was At The Kelly Gang Round-Up, on sale at our Ironoutlaw.com shop now!

Dan Kelly
From: Sam [fennasam@hotmail.com] 22 May 07
Hello. Just wondering where Dan Kelly is actually buried? Well, Paul O'Keefe's "mate" Paul Tully thinks he's buried in Ipswich but we know it's a lot closer to Glenrowan than that...

Ned Kelly Wanted
From: Kris Townsend [townsendst@optusnet.com.au] 15 May 07
Am wondering if you know much about the Kelly wanted posters...??? Am having a shocker of a time trying to find out about these - we have one - have have it looked at by a art historian and all that he can tell us is that it is 'very old' to give you an idea of what it looks like - it is on page 132 of Keith McMenomy's book Ned Kelly The Authentic Illustrated Story - it is exactly the same plate - have heard all the stories of fakes an copies an such, we would really just like to know a bit more about this piece. If you can help or point me in some direction I would be most grateful!!! Regards.

Beechworth Ned Kelly Weekend 2007
From: Noelene Allen [nallen@indigoshire.vic.gov.au] 07 May 07
The Beechworth Ned Kelly Weekend 2007 will be held 3rd, 4th and 5th August, 2007 in the Beechworth Historic Precinct. Last year was an incredible success when the Great Debate took place with many high profile names such as Dr. Barry Jones, Ian Jones, Julian BurnsideQC, Keith McMenomy, John McQuilton, Kathy Bedford and Christine Nixon. The organising committee has decided that this year the event will be centred around the Beechworth Historic Courthouse where Ned's Preliminary Hearing was held and many new and exciting events are planned. The completed programme will be available by 25th May and bookings will open on beechworthonline.com.au shortly after that date. We look forward to another high standard event and welcoming our many visitors and friends back to Beechworth for another Ned Kelly Weekend full of interesting and enjoyable events. Please feel free to contact me on nallen@indigoshire.vic.gov.au or phone the Courthouse on 03 5728 8066 for further details. Noelene Allen, Beechworth Historic Precinct Co-ordinator and Ned Kelly Weekend Co-ordinator.

re: Kelly Scrimshaw
From: R Tilbury [r_tilbury@yahoo.com] 01 May 07
Sir: Thank you for the reply. Of course, this was a lesson learned on my part about asking naive questions over a bbbs. I found an individual that is shedding some light on it's history and you are right, it is not "Red". I misread a report about him as a scrimshaw artist.

Paul Keating
From: Jason Pickup [jaypea@hotmail.com] 30 Apr 07
Hi, I was looking around at Australian politics who may have been influenced by Ned Kelly for my extension history major work. I noticed Paul Keating was a leader in the move for Australia to become a Republic, however I am either unable to access the his contact details, or his site does not work properly. Do you have his contact details, and any other politics whom you think would be good to look into? Thanks. Try this link to Paul Keating

Kelly Scrimshaw
From: R Tilbury [r_tilbury@yahoo.com] 29 Apr 07
Good Morning: I believe, what could ultimately be, a piece of scrimshaw on a cow horn that appreas to be almost identiucal and style and motif to Red Kelly's work. I have only been able to view partial pictures of what was posted online before the auction of the two recenlty discivered scrimashaw's of members of the Kelly Gang. After doing my research, I think it is quite possible that I have another one that could depict gang members Ned, Steve or Dan, and possibly Kate or another of the gang dressed as female as in the other scrimshaw. Of course this is wild speculation from a person that is not an expert in the field. But, from the trademark motifs of his father and depiction of the mouths and Ned compared to the two horns that went up for auction this could be authentic. I have a few poor jpegs but wil send you more if interested. The amazing thing is if this is authentic it may shed some light on a bit of iconic Australian history! Cheers. Sorry but I've spoken to a number of Kelly Gang descendants and they all agree your scrimshaw claim is total fantasy. The closest thing Red Kelly got to a decorative cow horn would be one splattered in blood as he was carving it up for stewing steak...

Ned's Horse
From: Tim Scanlon [msc22220@bigpond.net.au] 27 Apr 07
Hi would anyone be able to tell me the name or names of any of neds horses please? Thank you. Mirth, a bay mare

Comment on the Ironoutlaw You Tube section
From: Kevin Hogg (Rebel Machine) from Canada [trip2venus@hotmail.com] 07 Apr 07
I want to thank you guys VERY VERY much for adding `my' video to your site. I visited Sydney 4 years ago and was amazed by the story of Ned Kelly. I visited the NSW gallery and saw the paintings by Sydney Nolan... I was inspired to write a song and create a video to help tell the story. THANK YOU! More about me: kevinhogg.blogspot.com and rebelmachine.ca. I LOVE AUSTRALIA! A dream of mine is to visit the Victoria Museum where the Ned Kelly armor is on display.

Black Snake
From: lizzypoo [queen_lizzy01@hotmail.com] 05 Apr 07
I have just finished reading the Black Snake all about the Kelly gang and now I think Ned Kelly is so inspiring. Yes Miss Poo, it is a great book!

re. Cow Horns and Cow Dung
From: Noeleen Lloyd [noeleenlloyd@hotmail.com] 31 Mar 07
You are right Alan, because Elvis has definitely NOT left the building. It is difficult to argue with those that will not see reason. There is so much that continues to be printed and re printed even though there is documented proof that says otherwise. Whilst we all want to make them "take it back", the more that we argue with the unreasonable the more they dig their heels in. The more we argue, the more publicity. For example - the councillor Tully. I don't have the answer. Neither the "fight it out" or the "ignore and it will go away" approach has ever stopped journalists and "experts" from placing their own spin on the facts. For most of us it is a case of "here we go again". I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. Noeleen Lloyd (Lloyd/Hart descendent).

Cow Horns and Cow Dung
From: Alan Crichton [rcr87285@bigpond.net.au] 31 Mar 07
G' day Brad, I just love this feedback section! Crikey Rus, why get so upset about a pair of old carved up cow horns. What's their significance in the Kelly story? Now if you had a copy of Ned's birth certificate or a copy of his proclamation for N.E.Victoria, I think you'd be on a winner. If they've been in the family for so long, leave them up on the mantelpiece beside the stuffed moose head where they belong and try not to upset the web master, you know what he thinks about cow horns, and he's only going to get upset and take it out on the rest of us. So Rus, just be happy with the fact you have your cow horns and treasure them just like I do with my teddy...

Hi Mick, A mate sent me a copy of the A.P.J VOL. 60. The Ned article was titled Ned Kelly The Murderer Unmasked. It was written by a Martin Leonard an ex Federal policeman who is now manager of passports section in Foreign Affairs. He's got a B.O.A from Monash Uni and a B.O.L from the Macquarie Uni so I suppose he's pretty smart. Smart enough to get a lot of his information from the Argus newspapers of the time and we all know how unbiased they were. I believe the information of Kennedy having his ears sliced off also came from a well known forensic journalist working for the Argus at the time. The crap just went on and on until finally at the end of his fictitious ramblings he came up with this gem. While he was looking at the helmet worn by Ned Kelly himself, on display at the National Library, he couldn't help but (think?) the helmet was, and I quote, 'metaphorical representation of the manner in which the Kelly legend has been presented: a narrow and restricted vision devoid of peripheral view, the wearer disorientated by shouts and clamours greatly distorted and amplified.' Unquote. Now ain't that a cracker.Was Marty trying on that helmet when he wrote that article or was he simply a policeman looking through the eyes of a typical journalist? A most believable and righteous combination as we all know. We believe in our own minds what the truth is Mick, so I suppose that's all that really matters. By the way mate, I have it on good authority Harold Holt was not killed, but kidnapped by aliens and has formed his own political party on the planet Xeon which is only inhabited by young bikini clad women, and Rus, don't forget to keep your powder dry in that cow horn of yours, and no more nasty language to the web master.

Quinn/Lloyd Relations
From: Bob McGarrigle [doggies.47@hotmail.com] 30 Mar 07
Brad, have only just retired & learnt how to use a computer. Think your website is just great. Ive just learnt that I am the great,great grandson of Thomas Lloyd & Jane Quinn.My grannie was Winifred Mcgaffin (McCarthy) died in1960. Her parents were Joseph & Winifred Mcgaffin, died in 1936 & 1919 respectively. Have been fortunate to meet Winifred juniors grandaughter Lyn Pretty & would love too know of any more relations out there who would like to communicate with me.

re. Stringybark Creek
From: Mick Fitzsimons [mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com] 29 Mar 07
Having posted the story in the South Australian Police Online Journal about the Stringybark Creek incident, and seeing no follow-ups, it would seem that I did not make the article as appear as outrages as it was. I therefore quote part of what was stated about the death of Sgt. Kennedy. This description could only have come from an eye witness, that was clearly not available to the author of this piece of fabrication. This undocumented fabricated ranting, does not take into account Ned’s version of what happened, or where Kennedy was eventually found by Police search parties some 5 days later. If this account is what Allan L. Peters calls thorough police investigation and conclusion, then God help anyone being investigated by the police. Let us not forget that no-one has been convicted for the death of Harold Holt, or even JFK for that matter, so none of us are safe. Below is an extract from that piece of journalistic garbage.

Kennedy had continued to fire bravely at his attackers as he backed slowly away. Just as he was about to fire yet another round, he suddenly took a bone-shattering bullet to his arm. His revolver slipped from his now useless hand as blood poured from his coat sleeve. Fallen to the ground with his back to a tree, Kennedy sat facing the killers. They sat themselves in front of Kennedy, before they began to taunt and threaten him with death. Dan Kelly several times put the muzzle of his revolver to Kennedy’s chest and threatened to pull the trigger. Kennedy, with sheer contempt, pushed it aside. As the other three cold-bloodedly discussed what they would to do with the sergeant, Dan Kelly once again placed the muzzle of his weapon to Kennedy’s chest. This time, he calmly squeezed the trigger. Sergeant Kennedy died instantly. Before the gang left the blood-soaked scene of wanton murder, Ned Kelly, insisted that each of its members fire bullets into the bodies of the dead policemen. This would fully implicate each of them in the crimes. For this, and other similar evil deeds, Ned Kelly and his murderous band of thugs would later be elevated to the status of “folk heroes”. While I'm loath to push this story too much as I don't want to give this Peters prick any credos, I have to agree with you Mick in that something needs to be said about his outrageous claims. In the end we can be content in the knowledge that long after this bloke is dead and buried we will still be talking about Ned Kelly. Bottom line is Allan L. Peters is nothing more than an opportunity whore who thinks he scored his biggest lay...

re. Kelly Horns
From: Russell James Peters [russell.peters@bigpond.com.au] 29 Mar 07
You never answered my question?what makes YOU an expert? or are you full of bulls#@t? So Rusty, are you after a free appraisal? Seeing you NEVER supplied any photos that would be hard to do, as my crystal ball isn't working at the moment. I never said I wasn't full of bullsh*t but I will admit I'm not an expert at bloody cow horns. Personally I hate the things. So stop being a tight ass and get them valued by Southeby's. Although I'm guessing if they don't come up with the answer you expect you'll rip into them as well...

Picture of Dan Morgan
From: Dean Pollitt [dean.pollitt@gmail.com] 27 Mar 07
Hi there I am currently trying to find the copyright owner of a picture of Dan Morgan after his death taken by police. I was given the lead of Edgar Penzig. Do you have any contact details for him. Dean, this is a Ned Kelly web site...

Hello from the USA
From: Emily [rainbowseastar3188@yahoo.com] 26 Mar 07
Hey! I just wanted to say I'm 19 year old American college student who has recently become fascinated with Ned Kelly's story. (It's actually been a long time since I've become as interested in a historic event or person as much as I am in him and his story.) I'm not sure why, but something about this story really fascinates and rings a bell with me, and I can't stop looking up information. I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful site! If I ever decide to write a paper on Ned Kelly (which is possible, if I ever receive the assignment that I can use him for) I will definitely use this site as an important source. As a side note, I, of course, would love to say that I'm completely on Ned's side, and I would like to believe that he is more of a noble Robin Hood figure than a wild outlaw robbing banks and shooting people, although it seems like the contents of the Jerilderie Letter suggest otherwise. From what I've read about him so far (which admittedly isn't a huge amount), I've more or less decided that the state his community and his family were in at the time were what led him to criminal activity, and he probably wouldn't have gone there otherwise. Yes, he killed people, which is never EVER right and I'm in no way excusing that, but he tried to justify everything politically. I guess what I'm trying to say is that to me, Ned was more of a freedom fighter using the end to justify the means, rather than a criminal using politics to justify his crimes.

Tom Straughair
From: : Pat O'Sullivan [sul@iprimus.com.au] 23 Mar 07
Hi there - I was doing a little bit of work last year looking at my family tree and was following my Dad's mother's line and came across a reference to Tom Straughair and the Kelly gang. Tom Straughair was my great grandfather - I wonder if you have anymore info about him in general or in reference to the Kelly gang. It seems he helped make some of the gangs armour but I'm new to this and am not sure what his involvement was. Any info would be appreciated.

Stringybark Creek
From: Mick Fitzsimons [mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com] 18 Mar 07
Having read an article in the South Australian Police Online Journal about the Stringybark Creek incident, I thought other Kelly enthusiasts, might like to see what the one persons police version was like policejournalsa.org.au/0406/22a.php. The article knocks historians and aims to set the story straight, according to Allan L. Peters, the author. Filled with minute detail about how Sergeant Kennedy died, the author obviously interviewed one of those present. It just goes to show, that by spreading this rubbish to it’s members the attitude of some police has not changed since that beginning of settlement. Hence their secret motto, “It’s better to convict an innocent man, than no man at all.” At least the author appears to try and distance himself from historians, so he and his crystal ball must get a lot of work in S.A. Hard to argue with you when you constantly read about the goings on in the Victorian Police Association. Never let the facts get in the way of a good story...

Kelly Horns
From: Russell Peters [russell.peters@bigpond.com.au] 16 Mar 07
Hi i stumbled across your website while looking for info about the horns that thompson has been showing,Inoticed a few comments regarding horns on your website criticising the authenticity of these specimens.I dont know which horns you are making comments about,but would like to know your thoughts on the kelly-fitzpatrick bullock horns which were shown,and would like to know what makes you an expert on such matters. Looking forward to your comments as these horns have been passed through my family for many years,and have been led to believe they are the reaal deal. I'm sure the horns are real...

Historicalnews.com
From: Layla [backinblack_ally@hotmail.com] 15 Mar 07
Hey this is layla at Historicalnew.com and its just news thats happened not like about Bushrangers (Ned Kelly) its about the news that was on the TV but on the COMPUTER so yer sooo... like my site is kewl come on if u wnt LOL (LAUPH OUT LOUD) and its www.historicalnew.com so have FuN on this SiTe yer LOL I fear a bit too much laughing gas...

Framing Ned Kelly in your Books section
From: Louise Martin-Chew [lmc@arthouse.net.au] 14 Mar 07
As is made obvious, this book IS CLEARLY intended for children (8-12 years). Could you please amend your entry on this book! Thanks. Louise Martin-Chew (the author) I showed this book to my niece who is 9 and her reaction was like I handed her an instruction book to a VCR. I scanned through this tome from front to back and found no reference to any child's age or inference. Am I missing something? The book's been out since 1992, the review was done in 1997 so the blistering speed in correcting our error is astounding! Are we planning a re-release?

The Edgar Penzig Mug
From: Paul O'Keefe [info@kellygangeducational.com] 12 Mar 07
Dear Brad, I read with amusement Ross Whitby's glowing admiration and strenuous defence of historian, Mr Edgar Penzig and his "factual" version of the Kelly story. Edgar was the Historical Consultant providing the "historical" information on a mug I have in my possession. (my Mum actually bought it for me!!! ). According to Mr Whitby "his dates and facts are spot on". Mr Whitby states Penzig did not write fiction like Carey or Clune but what about these "spot on facts" Mr Penzig has authorised? This is what is says on the Mug, you be the judge:

Edward (NED) Kelly Born 1854, Kelly grew up within a lawless family, and at age 15 committed robbery under arms with the bushranger Harry Power. Eventually taking to full time crime, he then murdered three policeman, and after being caught was hanged in November, 1880.

The mug is from Bonztek ceramics and the information on the underside of the Mug also reads:

"Ned Kelly"
Premiere issue in the series
Australian Bush Rangers
Historical Consultant Edgar Penzig F.A.I.H.A P.H.F (whatever these letters mean)
Ameralia's Plate World Katoomba NSW

Paul O'Keefe, Descendant of the Kelly Gang, www.kellygangeducational.com Apparently the letters F.A.I.H.A P.H.F have nothing to do with the awarding of any degree. Having no formal qualifications in this area obviously disturbed him enough to make up his own (don't ask me why he just didn't go to Uni) and even print up an impressive looking certificate! I think there's one hanging on the wall at Gary Dean's shop in Glenrowan. So I guess it's a "mug's game" backing Penzig! Actually, I have one of those mugs which was sent to me by Downies who wanted me to sell them on the site. This was part of my reply to them: "I showed the coffee mug to a number of Kelly affiliates and while they liked the design they all voiced their dismay at the inaccurate text on the mug. Actually most thought the description "child-like and rather simple" which I have to agree with..."

re. Edgar Penzig
From: Ross Whitby [rosswhitby@dodo.com.au] 10 Mar 07
One thing I do know is Penzig does his research and although you my not like the fact he has an establishment bias in his books, his dates and facts are spot on . He did not write fiction like Cary, or Clune. I am a believer in Ian Jones and I think he would back the facts as said by Penzig. If people want the truth on a subject you must take the good with the bad . Penzigs books do have ISBN numbers as well as facts. I don't think you should second guess Ian Jones when it comes to Edgar Penzig. And as far as your interpretation of the man himself, how can Edgar have an established bias and the facts as well!?! Ross old boy you are obviously a fully paid up member of the Penzig Fan Club

Original copy of Ned Kelly Australiasian Sketcher
From: Jackie O'Toole [otoole.jackie@abc.net.au] 07 Feb 07
Hi there, Great site, glad to see it's frequently used and so extensive. I wanted to let Kelly fans know that I am considering selling my original 1880 copy of the Australasian Sketcher depicting the image "Ned Kelly At Bay" on the cover and containing lots of etchings and pages of the story of the capture of the gang of " bloodthirsty murderers". Before listing the paper on Ebay I'm interested to know whether any Museums or groups dedicated to the memory of Ned Kelly would be interested to have it. My family kept the paper all these years and I discovered it when cleaning out my Grandmother's house after she passed away about ten years ago. There are a few fakes around but this is definitely not one. If anyone would like to see pictures or discuss owning the newspaper please contact me via email on otoole.jackie@abc.net.au.

Historiography
From: Jason Pickup [jaypea@hotmail.com] 05 Mar 07
Hey, I'm doing my Extension History essay on the Historiography of Ned and the reasons for different interpretations. Your site has been incredible helpful in providing heaps of info. I was wondering if there were any particular historians/authors that you would recommend contacting to ask a few questions, and do you have their contact info by any chance. Thanks. Well, Max Brown is dead, Ian Jones isn't on email, and John McQuilton doesn't answer any of his...

Ned is Mad
From: Tanaya [tanaya96@hotmail.com] 05 Mar 07
Hey i think ned kelly was mad!! i like al the things he has done ... the movies were cool. Yes he is a great actor...

Ned is Cool
From: Ashley Higgins [ashley.higgins1@hotmail.com] 05 Mar 07
Hey i think ned kelly was so cool not that i met him.... i wish i could meet him though...i like all of his movies and they are so cool.... well i have to go bye bye thank you.

Ben Warby - Tamanick - Pangerang Aboriginals
From: Wendy Mitchell [mitchell@mcmedia.com.au] 03 Mar 07
Hi mate, interesting web site, you talk of Ben Warby I am trying to research him and his connection to the early aboriginies of Wangaratta, Glenrowan, Tamanick, you mention this in your article, can you point me in some more directions where I might be able to research more of this man please. would really appreciate your help thanks. Wendy, you could go to Google and simply type in "Aboriginal Massacre" or chase up one of Henry Reynold's books

Help
From: Renee [polarbears4eva1996@hotmail.com] 02 Mar 07
Dear whoever im doing a project on ned kellys caputer and i need som info fast if you can help me can you send some info thanks alot. Let's skip the middle man. Tell me the name of your teacher and I'll send the assignment to them...

Age
From: Jock Woodhouse and Joel Robo [carwoola@netspeed.com] 28 Feb 07
How old is Ned Kelly? Now or then? Now he'd be 152. Then he'd be 25

Edgar Penzig
From: Tracey Hill [TraceyH@readytowing.com.au] 21 Feb 07
Do you know where I can get a copy of the book Bushrangers – Heroes or Villains by Edgar Penzig? If not, do you know the ISBN number from the book? I am looking for the book for the information it contains on the Clarke Brothers. He'd be lucky to have an ISBN number on that book. And even if he does I couldn't give a damn as he's no Max Brown...

My Art
From: John McHutchison [twoomba5@bigpond.net.au] 03 Feb 07
Hi there. Late last year I contacted you about a series of mixed media paintings I am doing on Kelly gang, unfortunately my email might have bounced as I have had no reply. When I look at your website I see other artist's work, I have sold some of my Kelly 'Story' to private collectors and on eBay, I would like the opportunity to show my work to you. I was taught art at R.M.I.T. I shall include some work here. Sorry mate, I was busy getting married late last year but I have put your images up in our Gallery section. Cheers!

Family Tree
From: Luke Baker [baxter007@coomerawaters.net.au] 02 Feb 07
I was wandering if you could tell me where I could find a decent family tree of the Kelly's. An up to date one would be good, if possible. Somehow I don't think Ned's living relatives would be happy with me doing that...

Comment on the New Ironoutlaw Web Site
From: Maree Coote [mca@melbournestyle.com.au] 31 Jan 07
Your site is fabulous - just keep getting better - it must be a mammoth job to keep it all so together, and its a credit to Brad and the team. Thanks for your support too - it is much appreciated. I hope to meet Brad soon? Next event at melbournestyle...Will be in touch soon. Yes, I promise to come along next time. Afterall who in their right mind would refuse a free glass of Chardy!

re: Besieged - Bebuggered
From: Mick Fitzsimons [mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com] 31 Jan 07
To Alan Crichton, "Sorry about that" (the price of the Besieged CD). There were I think four versions made. One in Gaelic, one in English using Aussie accents for Irish viewing, one for Australia using fake Irish accents that they did not have and one for the rest of the world. The were different versions, depending on how much a particular market knew of the story and what to include. I'd prefer the Gaelic version any day to hearing early Aussies speaking with a foreign accent. At least the Irish producers did their research and got it right.

The Last Outlaw booklet
From: Valerie Jones [vsjones68@hotmail.com] 30 Jan 07
When The Last Outlaw was originally screened in 1980 a glossy magazine came out a few weeks before the mini series was televised, introducing the actors and the show alike. I know I've waited a very long time for this and I'm probably not going to get anywhere, but would anyone have a copy of this magazine that they would be willing to part with? Of course I'm willing to pay for it and the p&h. You know what they say, if you don't ask...

re: Besieged - Bebuggered
From: Ellen Hollow [hollow@alphalink.com.au] 28 Jan 07
Hello Alan, It sounds as if you have the "Barrie Dowdall "version of "Ned Kelly ,The True Story." I have to say I love it. I have a Video in English. So there must be an English version available. If you do not get satisfaction from the distributor, it may even be worth contacting Barrie direct . telwell@iol.ie If you had wanted "Besieged" then you could try direct to the producer, Gregory Miller filmprojects@bigpond.com. Hope this helps, Ellen.

Enquiry re. The Glenrowan Affair
From: Ashleigh Dollin [ashleighdollin@optusnet.com.au] 28 Jan 07
Hello. Do you know where I can purcahse the glenrowan affair DVD in Melbourne? I can't seem to find it in the ABC shop. Not anymore, sorry...

Comment on the New Ironoutlaw Web Site
From: Jason Granzien [gratz4@optusnet.com.au] 23 Jan 07
G'Day Brad. Hope all is well at Ironoutlaw. The new site looks great mate easy to find the old things and I just love the in stuff like You Tube. Keep up the good work I look forward to visiting the site every day. Cheers & XXXX Beers.

Ned Kelly
From: Cathy McKinnon [cathymckinnon@bigpond.com] 17 Jan 07
I am a Ned Kelly fan and would love to talk to anyone who has the same interests. I am slowly collecting things of Ned Kelly. My last tatoo for me will be the words, "Such is life". Your last tattoo?

Besieged - Bebuggered
From: Alan Crichton [rcr87285@bigpond.net.au] 19 Jan 07
Well Bradley, what can I say, I got done. I was appreciative of Mick Fitzsimons for bringing to my attention the distributors of the Kelly documentary in December's feedback,but Mick, you didn't tell me I'd be shelling out bloody $60 for the pleasure.Now I know how John Tarleton felt at Jerilderie,but not to be deterred by this outrageous price, I forked it out and waited impatiently at the letter box for two days.At last it arrived,and in the time it took McIntyre to knock of Kennedy's horse, I had that silver sucker out of its plain plastic two bob case and posted into my D.V.D player.I hit the play on the remote and waited, and waited,and waited, only to be greeted with a test pattern followed by a high pitched screech that not only had me frantically pushing every button to get it to stop,but totally panic stricken.After finally hitting the right button I thought there would be silence,but alas,it was not to be, now every dog in the street was howling like something out of a Sherlock Holmes movie.After finding my little bitch cowering under the bed,I settled her down, and finally sat back to watch this epic.Not to be, the movie they had sent me was in BLOODY IRISH! and not one other language to choose from,not even English.I fudged my way through the Irish Kelly experts and was actually starting to get into it,when who should pop up but BLOODY HEATH LEDGER! and clips from that crumby movie.By this time I was totally disheartened and ready to call it quits until this gorgeous woman by the name of Helen Hollow came on and made everything worthwhile.Sorry, but apart from the 1906 clips and the old photos,which I've seen many times before, oh and Helen, I thought the Picture Pond documentary The Story of Ned Kelly +extra features beat it by a Kelly country mile, and only cost me near half the price.I should have been more patient and waited for it to be shown on T.V. Oh well SUCH IS LIFE. Alan, it's Ellen Hollow. But if you're listening to an Irish commentary then it could come across as Helen. I'd stick with the Jones DVD instead...

Ned Kelly wanted poster
From: Sharon [sandsbuilding@westnet.com.au] 15 Jan 07
My husbands’ parents were given a framed Ned Kelly wanted poster more than 20 years ago towards a large debt owed to them for work done. It is in pretty good condition and on close inspection it looks authentic, thickish cream/off white paper, folds, tiny tear marks etc. How do we find out if it is real and if it is how do we sell it or find out how much it is worth?

Australian Son
From: Mick Fitzsimons [mickfitzsimons@hotmail.com] 07 Jan 07
G’day Brad, Have just finished reading the two chapters of Australian Son by Max Brown that you have posted. Very interesting and Max Brown certainly has a flair for telling it how it was. I was particularly interested in how he described Melbourne when James and Mary Quinn arrived with their six children in 1841, as my family arrived earlier that same year. I must say that I was tickled pink to see that I have an ally in Max Brown when it comes to Ned’s accent and I quote from page 11, second paragraph. “Kate and Jane (Quinn), meanwhile had married brothers Jack and Tom Lloyd and so the clan soon included a brace of tallish young Australians who spoke a tongue decidedly different to the brogue of their parents.” Now, if only we could get Ian Jones to admit he made a blue about Ned having an Irish accent, the story on film at least, would regain some of it’s Australianness, something it has been denied since this misconception first happened in the Mick Jagger film.

Books and Figures
From: Susanne Høimark Rasmussen [Susanne.Hoimark@skolekom.dk] 02 Jan 07
About 20 years ago I had a paberback about the Kelly Gang - penguin I think. It was rather ironic - a childrens humoristic version. I think the author is Randolf Stow. Do you know if it still exists and where? I now live in Denmark and would like to have a copy. About a year ago I got a small figure of Ned Kelly from my brother. It´s about 25 cm high and is made of plate metal and painted (souvenier like). Attached to the figure was a note with pictures of figures of the rest of the gang. I can´t find the note and would like the rest of the figures. Can anyone help me?

Nolan Numbered Print
From: Robin Trim (Ms) [r.trim@grey.com.au] 02 Jan 07
I recently inherited a signed and numbered Nolan print from the Ned Kelly series, it features the policeman and peacock and is numbered 24/60. I've had it re framed and want to find out a value for insurance purposes. Can you advise where/who could help me here? thankyou and kind regards, Robin. You didn't mention from which year but as a ball park, the 1870s editions are fetching around $1500 to $2500 each