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The Kelly family arrived from Ireland in the early days of the colony of Victoria. That family has many branches and it covers many people who supported the KellyGang. See a history of the family (Herald4/7/1880) (alexandra2/11/1878)
The Byrne family came to Victoria from New South Wales
The Hart family live new Wangaratta
The Magistrate Foster considered
that the Kelly family were part of the criminal class (RC13341)
See also (Argus11/11/78)
Police met up members of the family (Argus14/12/78)
The family gathered at Mrs Skillion's place after the Glenrowan siege. See see also Richard Hart for details of the funeral.
The Royal Commission had the following to say about the persecution of the family. Not really an apology:
"It may also be mentioned that the charge of persecution of the Kelly family by the members of the police force has been frequently urged in extenuation of the crimes of the outlaws; but, after careful examination, your Commissioners have arrived at the conclusion that the police, in their dealings with the Kellys and their relations, were simply desirous of discharging their duty conscientiously; and that no evidence has been adduced to support the allegation that either the outlaws or their friends were subjected to persecution or unnecessary annoyance at the bands of the police."(RC2nd reportIII) See also (RC2ndReportI) Which has a good summary history of the family.
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Find the hiding places and sites where the KellyGang found fame and fortune and where their friends indulged in horse stealing and tried to make a life against the challenges of the squatters and banks. Let the KellyGang show you the places where they found safety from the law in the bush.