Mr William Alder

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I was the driver of the pilot train to the siege at Glenrowan

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Glenrowan Siege 28/6/1880
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Special train leaves Melbourne to go to Beechworth - follow up on death of Aaron Sherritt
I was part of the crew of the special train from Melbourne to Benalla.

Train arrives at Benalla
The pilot engine was provided with a brake and I volunteering my services as driver of the pilot engine which led the convoy to Glenrowan. (Argus2/7/1880) See McPhee's version as to what happened

Arrive at Glenrowan
I arrived at Glenrowan by train at about 2.30 am on the morning of the siege and was the person who saw Curnow with his light.

I spent the rest of the day driving trains backwards and forwards from Glenrowan

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Kelly Reward Board

Following the meetings of the Reward Board in December 1880 I recieved a reward of about £104

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What happened to Mr Alder's family

Please enjoy the story of the KellyGang, but also remember that at least 10 people died and many more had their lives changed in ways that may still be painful to some people.
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