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Pickles



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Ned Kelly??!!
Well, here's a challenge for you guys.
We're off on a cruise in Gracie tomorrow & Saturday, maybe 800ks or so, to check out a few historical sites relative to one of Australia's most famous "characters",...Ned Kelly.
See what you can find out about him. He is of Irish descent.
Pickles.
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Ned who... ?
He had a cracking beard though... Whistle

I assume we will be seeing plenty of pics of you two and Gracie, as well as the sites you visit Martin... Thumbs Up

Are you camping or glam ping during your excursions... Cool

Enjoy the adventure and we look forward to hearing all about it, Ned 'n all... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
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isn't he Yahoo-Serious's brother ??
or was he related to the tin man from the wizard of oz....?

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Mick Jagger portrayed Ned Kelly in a feature film made in 1970. I remember seeing the film at the time (Jesus had not realised that was 45 years ago) But I do recall Jagger gave a surprisingly strong performance as Ned Kelly. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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WhiskyJackR



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There's a great Jazz bar in Hong Kong named after him, It'd called Ned Kelly's Last Stand. A really down to earth place with great live music! Any farther South and I'll need to trade the Defender in for a Landing Craft Smile
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Wasn't he hung in Melbourne Gaol?
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Australia's Robin Hood Thumbs Up Any farther South and I'll need to trade the Defender in for a Landing Craft Smile
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Pickles



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We're up in Kelly Country at the moment, and We're staying at Glenrowan where the Siege was conducted which ended with Ned being captured after being critically wounded, the other 3 gang members were killed. Ned was hanged in 1880,.......but 50,000 people signed a petition, which was ignored, to let him live.
On Wifey's laptop at the moment in a motel,....not good,..will put up more when we get home.
Pickles.
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Dave Bellis



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I am fascinated by Ned Kelly and would love to visit "Kelly country"......
Anyone interested must read Ian Jones's book "Ned Kelly a short life" an absolute brilliant read..
Looking forward to seeing any photos.
Dave
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