Episode 3 of 3

Investigation of Fenian Conspiracy

When: 15 December 1868 to 3 February 1869
Where: New South Wales Parliament
Part of: Event of 1868: Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of Edinburgh, is shot in the back in

A select committee investigated alleged Fenian conspiracies related to the assassination attempt, concluding its work in early 1869.

Concerns about Fenianism were highlighted by the assassination attempt. In December 1868, a select committee was appointed to investigate the alleged conspiracy. Chaired by William Macleay, the committee concluded its work by 3 February 1869.

Sources

Henry O'Farrell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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