Ned Kelly black plaque

Benalla, VI, Australia

On 18th September 1877 while being taken to the Benalla Courthouse opposite Edward ("Ned") Kelly evaded his police escort & entered this building, occupied by King-A bootmaker. A violent struggle ensued when Constable Fitzpatrick attempted to handcuff Kelly, aided by Sergeant Whelan & Constables Lon

ergan & O'Dea. William Magennis, a local J.P. & flour miller, successfully intervened, influencing Ned to surrender to police

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