William Cooke

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Importance of William Cooke

A sympathizer and horse trader.

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Links to the KellyGang ., Early Years , Teenage years , First run in with the law , Fitzpatrick Incident , Gold Mining , Mansfield Murders , Escape North , Euroa Robbery , Mass arrest of sympathizers , Jerilderie Robbery , Later in 1879 , Early in 1880 , Death of Aaron Sherritt , Glenrowan Siege , Ned Kelly's Trial , Royal Commission , Family , Photograph

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First run in with the law

In October 1877 horses stolen some time before from James Whitty were found in Howlong.

My friends William and Gustav Baumgarten, Thomas Studders and Samuel Kennedy were charged with receiving the animals knowing that they had been stolen. While I knew Ned Kelly I was not involved in this matter. In the end I was found guilty and sentenced to 8 years in goal. Was I the 'Thompson' who the police could not find? ??? see (Argus4/3/78) (Argus2/5/78) (Argus10/8/80)

What happened to William Cooke'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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